{"product_id":"veegee-thermometer-fep-c","title":"VEE GEE Scientific FEP Encapsulated Glass Thermometer - Celsius - Mercury-Free Safety Blue","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhen a bare glass thermometer breaks, glass fragments and chemical fill scatter across the work surface — creating an immediate safety hazard and potential sample contamination. The VEE GEE Scientific FEP Encapsulated Glass Thermometer eliminates this risk: a fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) sleeve surrounds the glass, and if the thermometer breaks, the FEP coating contains the glass fragments and mercury-free blue liquid fill in place, preventing injury and contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe FEP layer adds chemical resistance without adding significant bulk or weight, maintaining the slim profile required for thermometer wells, water baths, and tight-clearance applications. Available in Celsius (°C) scale across multiple temperature ranges in both Total and Partial Immersion configurations. Each thermometer is individually serialized for calibration traceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEP Encapsulation - Breakage Containment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorinated ethylene propylene sleeve surrounds the full thermometer length — in the event of breakage, glass fragments and blue liquid fill are contained by the FEP coating, preventing contamination of samples or injury to personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury-Free Safety Blue Fill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic, biodegradable blue liquid performs equivalently to mercury — no hazardous material disposal requirements, no mercury shipping restrictions, fully compliant with mercury-free laboratory policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually Serialized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique serial number on every thermometer for calibration record-keeping, instrument tracking, and regulatory documentation in GLP and ISO-compliant environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e FEP encapsulation provides an additional chemical-resistant outer layer that protects against corrosive reagent splashes and aggressive cleaning agents that could etch bare glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorosilicate Glass with Etched Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium glass construction with permanently etched temperature graduations — scale is part of the glass, not a paper or adhesive label that can be removed by cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Blue Against White Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-contrast blue fill against a white enamel background for clear reading in standard laboratory lighting without magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal and Partial Immersion Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total Immersion thermometers for fully submerged measurement; Partial Immersion for applications where only part of the thermometer contacts the measured medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Temperature Ranges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 3 temperature ranges in Celsius (°C) scale — choose the range that best covers your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eSpecifications by Temperature Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImmersion Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-35 to 50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\/Partial Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in (30.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80706E (Total) \/ 80906E (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20 to 110°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\/Partial Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in (30.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80707E (Total) \/ 80907E (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20 to 150°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\/Partial Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in (30.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80708E (Total) \/ 80908E (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eVEE GEE Thermometer Protection Level Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreakage Containment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpact Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEP Encapsulated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFEP sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — glass and fill contained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel-plated brass armor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEP + Armored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFEP + Brass Armor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eLaboratory Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLaboratory water bath and heating block temperature verification where liquid-in-glass accuracy and mercury-free certification are both required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFood and beverage processing where temperature compliance monitoring requires traceable, serialized thermometers meeting mercury-free standards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnvironmental monitoring, wastewater treatment, and field sampling where general-purpose Celsius (°C) measurement is required with minimal calibration overhead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUniversity teaching labs requiring affordable, accurate thermometers with serialized traceability for student experiment documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Safety Blue fill and is it safe if the thermometer breaks?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSafety Blue is VEE GEE's organic, biodegradable blue liquid that replaces mercury in liquid-in-glass thermometers. It is non-toxic and non-hazardous — unlike mercury, a broken Safety Blue thermometer does not require mercury spill response procedures. The liquid is safe to handle and the instrument can be disposed of in standard laboratory glass waste rather than as hazardous waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Total and Partial Immersion?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTotal Immersion thermometers are calibrated for use when the entire thermometer (bulb and liquid column) is submerged in the measured medium — this provides maximum accuracy. Partial Immersion thermometers are calibrated for use when only the lower portion (typically 3 inches) is immersed, with the upper portion in air. Choose Total for water baths and enclosed temperature measurement; Partial for applications where full immersion is not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"serialized\" mean for these thermometers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach thermometer is individually marked with a unique serial number during manufacturing. The serial number ties the instrument to production lot records and enables calibration documentation — important for GLP compliance, ISO 17025 requirements, and any laboratory quality system requiring instrument-level traceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing shows FEP Encapsulated (no Armor) protection. What other options are available?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor impact and shock protection in addition to breakage containment, upgrade to the FEP + Armored version (80x01E-A \/ 80x06E-A series).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I select the right temperature range?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChoose a range where your target temperature falls in the middle third of the scale — this provides the most accurate readings and the longest usable column length for interpolation. Avoid using thermometers at the extreme ends of their rated range, where accuracy and resolution are reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVEE GEE Scientific manufactures these thermometers from premium borosilicate glass with permanently etched scales and individually serialized markings. Each thermometer is filled with Safety Blue organic liquid verified for consistent performance across the full rated temperature range. FEP encapsulation is applied and tested for complete glass and liquid containment integrity. VEE GEE backs these thermometers with a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eAcademic and Institutional Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. 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