Product Description
BAGGED Labcon Self-Standing 50mL METAL-FREE Centrifuge Tubes, STERILE, 500/case
Ships from California, time till shipment is 1-2 weeks
Labcon MetalFree® Centrifuge Tubes
Labcon’s MetalFree® centrifuge tubes are made to meet extremely high purity standards. Using 100% medical-grade virgin polypropylene resins and proprietary manufacturing, they ensure that common trace metals are kept at levels below one part per billion (1 ppb). Ideal for sample storage and analysis when minimal metal contamination is necessary.
Key Features
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Certified below 1 part per billion (<1 ppb) for over 40 common trace metals via ICP-MS testing.
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Free from RNase, DNase, ATP and endotoxin contamination; lot-tested for purity.
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Made from USP Class VI medical-grade polypropylene, with no recycled content.
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Natural, additive-free flat screw or snap caps; pure natural polyethylene caps.
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Patented anti-smear writing panel; large writing surface for easy labeling.
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Clear graduations with reverse reading scales; three-color printed graduations on some sizes.
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Tubes thick enough to endure high centrifugal forces and freezing down to –80 °C without damage. Autoclavable up to 122 °C (caps attached, loosened where required).
Technical Details
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Sizes available: 1.5 mL microcentrifuge snap-cap tubes, 15 mL, 50 mL freestanding and conical formats.
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Material grade: Virgin medical-grade polypropylene, USP Class VI.
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Sterile products use medical-grade packaging and are radiation sterilized following validated ISO 11137 methodology, achieving a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10⁻⁶.
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Tubes & caps are packaged either in heavy-duty medical grade bags or in recyclable fiber racks.
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Certified free of Phthalates, Oleamide, DiHEMDA, and Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC); compliant with relevant FDA / CFR / RoHS / REACH / Prop 65 standards.
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Cryogenic tolerant (to –80 °C); autoclavable; able to handle high centrifugal forces (varies by size).
Key Specifications
| Material | Proprietary Virgin Polypropylene |
| Grade | Medical |
| Rating | USP Class VI |
| Colors | Clear |
| Length | Various |
| Fits | Most popular centrifuges |
| Approved Use | Medical, Research, Industrial, Food & Beverage |
| Lot Expiration | 6 years |
| Sterile Expiration | 5 years |
Why Choose MetalFree® Tubes
These tubes are perfect for labs doing trace metal analysis, elemental work, molecular biology or clinical applications where even very small amounts of metal can interfere with results. The stringent metal-free certification, thorough contaminant testing, durable construction, and validated sterility make them a reliable choice for sensitive workflows.
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