{"product_id":"transport-vials-2-5ml-ppc-non-sterile-unassembled-2403003080e1","title":"2.5 mL Transport Vial Caps, PPC, Natural — 240-3003-080 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2.5 mL Transport Vial Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Natural, Unassembled (240-3003-080)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 2.5 mL transport vials from Caplugs® Evergreen are constructed from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) and supplied non-sterile, unassembled, with natural caps included — 1000 units per bag. PPC delivers superior crack resistance and toughness compared to standard polystyrene, making these vials well suited to the mechanical stresses of routine specimen transport including courier handling, pneumatic tube systems, and centrifuge loading. The clear natural body allows direct visual inspection of specimen type, volume, and appearance before processing.\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\u003e240-3003-080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport Vial with Cap\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\u003eNatural (Clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly State\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled — cap included\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\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA \/ Phthalate 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\u003eClinical specimen transport and collection — urine, stool, and liquid biopsy specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobiology specimen transport requiring secure cap containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytology specimen collection where clear-body visual inspection is needed pre-analytically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral laboratory liquid sample transport and short-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume institutional workflows benefiting from bulk unassembled supply\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\u003eAqueous buffers \/ saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse with caution — limited contact only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthyl acetate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents\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 Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free Polypropylene Copolymer resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for clinical labs, hospitals, and research institutions purchasing at volume. The 1000\/Bag bulk format supports cost-effective procurement for high-throughput specimen collection programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these transport vials sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — part number 240-3003-080 is supplied non-sterile. Laboratories that require sterile vials for specific specimen types should select a sterile-grade product or apply their own validated sterilization process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"unassembled\" mean — are caps included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnassembled means the caps are not pre-attached to the vials at the time of packaging. 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