{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-55mm-red-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-2405400r8ke1","title":"Caps, PPC, Red — 240-5400-R8K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Red Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled, 1000\/Bag (240-5400-R8K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jar cap is a non-sterile, unassembled polypropylene copolymer (PPC) cap supplied in the red color used for color-coded PAP jar identification, packaged 1000\/Bag for high-volume cytopathology programs. Designed for use with Slide-Fix™ PAP jars in Papanicolaou smear fixation and gynecological cytology workflows, the red cap seats securely to contain standard cytology fixative solutions during slide immersion and specimen transport. Part number 240-5400-R8K ships from USA inventory as an unassembled component, reducing shipping volume and simplifying high-throughput supply management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240-5400-R8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePAP Jar Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaplugs® Evergreen — Slide-Fix™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapanicolaou (PAP) smear slide fixation at the point of collection or in the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation and containment using 95% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, or commercial cytology fixative formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology preparation workflows requiring secure slide immersion in fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytopathology laboratory supply programs with high-volume throughput where unassembled bulk packaging reduces per-unit cost and shipping weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOB-GYN and women's health clinical settings with color-coded specimen management protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories requiring lot-traceable consumables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95% Ethanol (cytology fixative)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsopropyl alcohol (IPA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial cytology fixative formulations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers \/ saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids and bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetone \/ chlorinated solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (toluene, xylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, these Slide-Fix™ PAP jar caps are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free polypropylene copolymer resin with lot-level quality controls to ensure consistent cap geometry and secure retention across every unit in the bag. Lot numbering supports traceability requirements for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited cytopathology laboratories. 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