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Category: Plastics

Parafilm : Frequently asked questions

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 David Miller 26 Comments

Parafilm is a semi-transparent sealing film that is used widely in labs and beyond since it was invented in the…

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Ergonomically Designed Wash Bottles

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Luke Scicluna

This new range of wash bottles from Azlon has changed in design to a round wash bottle with an integral…

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Problems Storing Light Sensitive Reagents? We have a Solution

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Luke Scicluna

Most laboratories are familiar with storing valuable photosensitive reagents and solutions in natural PP tubes simply wrapped in tin foil to “protect” them from…

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Reusable Plastic Labware – where can I get this?

March 2, 2018 Luke Scicluna

Reusable plastic labware is one of those items most people do not consider of key importance, yet when it is not available one…

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lined and liner-less bottle caps

What is a liner-less bottle? When would you choose a liner-less design bottle?

February 22, 2017February 21, 2017 Sophie Bryant

Sample storage bottles are sometimes described as “liner-less” – this means that the cap does not have an inner lining….

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Complying to USP39 – Storing light sensitive liquids

January 27, 2017January 26, 2017 Emma Atkin

Certain liquids are light sensitive, their molecules have weak bonds that can break apart when exposed to light and make…

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Thermotech PTFE beakers

Thermotech PTFE Beakers for strong heating

February 5, 2016February 24, 2016 Sophie Bryant

PTFE offers a great alternative to glass for laboratory items, because of it’s strength, chemical resistance and high purity. For…

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Burkle’s Bio-Plastic Range – reducing the carbon footprint of lab plastics

September 4, 2015August 26, 2015 Sophie Bryant

Sampling work often requires plastic items like scoops or spoons to collect the sample, and these are often disposable, one…

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Have you tried Azlon storage bottles?

January 26, 2015January 23, 2015 Sophie Bryant

The popular range of Azlon HDPE storage bottles by SciLabWare have been redesigned to improve the features and benefits.

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5ml tubes for preparation, storage and more…

October 3, 2014October 10, 2014 Sophie Bryant

Do you use 5ml tubes in your lab? They’re not just for centrifuges…  

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Camlab raise money for two good causes…..

April 16, 2014April 15, 2014 Karen Lemon

  Camlab Customer Services would like to thank all our customers for supporting our two chosen charities in March 2014.  …

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Plastics and their properties

July 26, 2013August 2, 2013 Karen Lemon

  POLYPROPYLENE (PP) Translucent Autoclavable Maximum temperature: 135°C (275°F) Brittleness temperature: 0°C (32°F) Polypropylene has relatively poor impact strength, but…

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