{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-blue-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-2405400b8ke1","title":"Caps, PPC, Blue — 240-5400-B8K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Blue Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, 1000\/Bag (240-5400-B8K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jar blue caps are constructed from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) and supplied unassembled, non-sterile in 1000\/Bag quantities for high-volume cytology programs. Designed for Papanicolaou (PAP) smear fixation and cytological specimen fixation workflows, the blue color enables immediate color-coded identification in multi-cap cytology workstations. Part number 240-5400-B8K ships Made in USA from LabSupplies.com stock.\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-B8K\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\u003eBlue\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\u003ePAP smear slide fixation: holds fixative solution for immediate slide immersion at the point of collection or in the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation in OB-GYN and women's health clinic settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytopathology laboratory workflows requiring color-coded specimen container management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology preparation protocols requiring slide immersion in fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume cytology supply programs at CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories\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 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\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, methylene chloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (xylene, toluene)\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 traceability to support quality documentation requirements at CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited facilities. The unassembled 1000\/Bag format reduces shipping volume and simplifies high-volume inventory management. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for institutional procurement programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these caps sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile in an unassembled 1000\/Bag format, which is standard for PAP jar fixation applications where sterility is not a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fixatives are compatible with these PPC caps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer offers excellent resistance to 95% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and commercial cytology fixative formulations commonly used in PAP smear and gynecological cytology workflows. 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