{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-natural-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-240540008ke1","title":"Caps, PPC, Natural — 240-5400-08K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Natural Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled, 1000\/Bag (240-5400-08K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jar natural caps are molded from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC), supplied non-sterile and unassembled in 1000\/Bag packaging for high-volume cytology programs. Designed for use with the Slide-Fix™ PAP jar format, the natural (clear) caps deliver neutral color identification and maximum label visibility, making them well suited for cytopathology labs that require unambiguous specimen tracking. Part number 240-5400-08K is the caps-only component of the Slide-Fix™ system, allowing labs to reorder caps independently and manage inventory at scale.\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\u003e240-5400-08K\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\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar\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\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (Clear)\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 — caps complete the Slide-Fix™ jar for immediate slide immersion in fixative at the point of collection or in the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation in clinical cytopathology and OB-GYN settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology (LBC) preparation workflows requiring a sealed fixative jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume cytology programs where caps are purchased separately to align reorder cycles with jar inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories requiring lot-traceable consumables for quality documentation\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 (e.g., chloroform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (e.g., 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 support traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. 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