Eppendorf North America Flex-Tube® Microcentrifuge Tube Plain 1.5 mL Hinged Snap Cap Polypropylene Tube, 500/BG

Flex-Tube® Microcentrifuge Tube Plain 1.5 mL Hinged Snap Cap Polypropylene Tube, 500/BG

This microcentrifuge tube is a plain 1.5 mL polypropylene tube with a hinged snap cap for routine sample handling and centrifugation workflows. It fits lab settings that need dependable tube performance, easy labeling, and volume visibility during prep and storage. The tube supports centrifugation up to 30,000 x g, has graduations for visual fill checks, and handles temperatures from -86 degrees C to 100 degrees C.

Good Fit For

• Laboratory sample preparation
• Centrifugation workflows
• Tube labeling and sample identification
• Small-volume sample storage and handling

Key Features

• 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tube supports small-volume sample handling
• Hinged snap cap opens and closes easily for more ergonomic tube handling
• Polypropylene construction resists chemicals, mechanical stress, and temperature extremes
• Rated up to 30,000 x g for high centrifugation stability
• Graduations help with quick visual volume checks during pipetting
• Frosted lid and side surface make labeling easier in busy lab workflows

Applications and Usage

• Handling and centrifuging 1.5 mL laboratory samples
• Checking pipetted volume visually during sample prep
• Labeling tubes for organized sample identification
• Using one tube across cold storage, heated handling, and open autoclave cycles

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BG.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Nonsterile tube for workflows that do not require sterile consumables
• Autoclave only when the tube is open at 121 degrees C for 20 minutes
• Amber tube has no color coding, so separate labeling may help with identification
• Conical bottom format may matter if your workflow depends on tube shape

FAQ

• What capacity does this microcentrifuge tube have? This tube holds 1.5 mL, a common size for small-volume laboratory sample work.
• Can this tube be used in high-speed centrifugation? Yes. The tube is rated for centrifugation up to 30,000 x g.
• Is the tube easy to label during lab work? Yes. The lid and side surface are frosted to make labeling easier, and the graduations help with quick visual volume checks.
• What temperature range can this tube handle? The tube is designed to function from -86 degrees C to 100 degrees C.
• Can this microcentrifuge tube be autoclaved? Yes. The tube can be autoclaved when open at 121 degrees C for 20 minutes.

From Flextube by Eppendorf North America.