Thermo Fisher General Lab Supplies for Daily Workflows — Nalgene, Nunc, Samco & Matrix

From sample collection and transfer to short- and long-term storage, Thermo Scientific™ general lab supplies cover the everyday tools you reach for first. This Collection brings the core plasticware families into one place so you can compare materials, sizes and sterility at a glance. As an authorized distributor, Iright can source a wide range of Thermo Fisher lab plasticware and ship to your lab with consistent availability.

Core Product Families: Nalgene Bottles & Carboys, Nunc Cryovials, Samco Transfer Pipettes, Matrix 2D Tubes

Thermo Scientific organizes essential lab plasticware into proven brand lines. Below is a quick orientation so you can jump directly to the format that fits your task—liquid handling, bench storage or cryogenic archiving. Each family offers multiple sizes and configurations to match your SOPs.

• Nalgene™ Lab Bottles & Carboys — durable HDPE bottles for routine storage and transport; autoclavable polypropylene (PP) carboys for media prep and bulk liquids. Wide-mouth options and leakproof† closures simplify filling and transfer.
  

• Nunc™ Cryogenic Tubes — polypropylene tubes in internal or external thread designs for storage from +4 °C down to vapor-phase liquid nitrogen, with sterile options and clear guidance on LN₂ use.
  

• Samco™ Transfer Pipettes — LDPE, shatter-resistant pipettes with built-in bulbs; offered sterile/non-sterile and in multiple volumes and pack formats (bulk, bagged, individually wrapped).
  

• Matrix™ 2D Barcoded Storage Tubes — open-top PP tubes with permanent 2D codes for sample tracking; sizes from 0.5 mL to 1.4 mL with sterile and PCR-ready options.

Materials & Chemical Compatibility: HDPE, PP, PC, PETG, FEP/PFA

Choosing the right resin protects samples and extends product life. In practice, you’ll balance chemical resistance, temperature limits and sterilization method. Use the quick guide below to narrow choices, then confirm against your specific chemicals and temperatures using Thermo Scientific compatibility charts.

Material quick guide

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) — broad resistance to common acids, bases and alcohols; freezer-safe to −100 °C; typically non-sterile bottles with PP screw caps. Great for routine storage/transport.
  
• PP (Polypropylene) — autoclavable (bottle/carboy formats); good chemical resistance; used in carboys and many closures.
  
• PC (Polycarbonate) — clear, tough, autoclavable; used where visibility and heat resistance matter.
  
• PETG — supplied pre-sterilized; low gas permeability; not autoclavable. Useful when radiation-sterilized packaging is preferred.
  
• FEP/PFA (Fluoropolymers) — “ultimate” chemical resistance and temperature range; maintain flexibility down to cryogenic temperatures and tolerate >200 °C.

Sterility & Packaging Options: Sterile vs Non-Sterile, Bulk vs Individually Wrapped

Sterility level and pack type influence contamination control and throughput. Many transfer pipettes and cryovials are offered in sterile or non-sterile versions, with units available bulk-packed, bagged, or individually wrapped to fit cleanroom entry or routine benches. Bottles and carboys are commonly supplied non-sterile with compatible closures.

• Examples: Samco pipettes span bulk cases, 20-per-bag, and individually wrapped sterile SKUs; Nunc cryovials carry sterility claims (e.g., SAL 10⁻⁶) and a range of internal/external thread options; Nalgene HDPE bottles list “Non-sterile” with PP caps included.

Selection Guide by Workflow: Collection, Transfer, Storage & Cryogenic Use

When you map products to workflows, selection becomes straightforward. Start from your task, then select format and resin for chemical and temperature demands. The trio below covers most benches, cold rooms and freezers.

• Sample collection/transfer → Samco Transfer Pipettes (LDPE) for quick aliquots and drops; choose sterile, individually wrapped units for clean areas or field kits.
  
• Short-/mid-term storage & transport → Nalgene HDPE Bottles for reagents and buffers; pick wide-mouth for easy filling or square profiles for space efficiency; for bulk media, move up to Nalgene PP Carboys.
  
• Cryogenic archiving → Nunc Cryogenic Tubes (internal thread for vapor-phase LN₂; external thread for mechanical freezers) and Matrix 2D Tubes for barcode-tracked biobanking.

Representative SKUs & Specs

Before ordering, check that the capacity, thread/mouth style and sterility align with your SOP. Below are representative, commonly used SKUs across the four families.

Quality Notes & Use Considerations: Temperature Limits, Chemical Resistance, LN₂ Safety

Quality in plasticware is a function of resin, closure design and use conditions. Confirm chemical compatibilities and sterilization steps during validation, especially when switching formulations or moving to higher temperatures. The pointers below address common edge cases and safety.

• Leakproof† systems — Nalgene bottles are leak-tested as a bottle + cap system under defined conditions; performance can vary with non-aqueous liquids or elevated temperatures. Pair with the supplied closure and test under your use case.
  
• Autoclaving & resins — PP and PC formats are autoclavable; PETG is not; fluoropolymers (FEP/PFA) tolerate broad temperature ranges and aggressive chemistries. 
  
• Liquid nitrogen — Nunc cryovials are designed for vapor-phase LN₂; if immersion in liquid phase is required, follow Thermo Scientific’s guidance on using CryoFlex™ wraps and internally threaded designs to mitigate pressure hazards.

FAQs: Lab Plasticware, Carboys & Cryovial Basics

Q1. Which bottle resin should I choose for strong bases or alcohols?

HDPE generally performs well with many bases and alcohols at ambient conditions; always verify against Thermo Scientific chemical resistance tables for your exact chemical and temperature.

Q2. Are Nalgene carboys autoclavable?

Yes—polypropylene Nalgene carboys are autoclavable. Confirm cycle and venting per your SOP to protect closure integrity.

Q3. When do I pick internal vs external thread cryovials?

Internal thread designs are recommended for vapor-phase LN₂ and, when sealed appropriately, for liquid-phase immersion with CryoFlex wraps; external thread versions are convenient for mechanical freezers and gloved handling.

Q4. What sterile pack types are available for transfer pipettes?

Samco transfer pipettes come in sterile individually wrapped, sterile bagged (e.g., 20/bag), and non-sterile bulk cases to suit cleanroom entry or high-throughput benches.

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