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Medegen Starplex Histology Containers. Polypropylene. The patented O-Ring polyethylene screw cap forms a seal that eliminates most formalin leakage and evaporation. The durable container is translucent, flexible, resists cracking and splitting and eliminates the problems associated with formalin evaporation.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
MDN-P02-H402-FL P02-H402-FL y Container, 40mL, Formalin Warning Label & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 100/bg, 6 bg/cs (15 cs/plt) Histology Container, 40mL, Formalin Warning Label & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 100/bg, 6 bg/cs (15 cs/plt) 1-2 Weeks
MDN-P02-H2502-C P02-H2502-C y Container, 250mL, Formalin Warning Label Included & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 10 Sleeves of 10 Containers & 5 Sleeves of 20 Caps, 100/cs Histology Container, 250mL, Formalin Warning Label Included & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 10 Sleeves of 10 Containers & 5 Sleeves of 20 Caps, 100/cs 4-5 Weeks
MDN-P02-H5002-C P02-H5002-C y Container, 500mL, Formalin Warning Label Included & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 10 Sleeves of 10 Containers & 5 Sleeves of 20 Caps, 100/cs Histology Container, 500mL, Formalin Warning Label Included & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 10 Sleeves of 10 Containers & 5 Sleeves of 20 Caps, 100/cs 4-5 Weeks
MDN-P02-H10002-C P02-H10002-C y Container, 1L, Formalin Warning Label Included & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 10 Sleeves of 10 Containers & 5 Sleeves of 20 Caps, 100/cs Histology Container, 1L, Formalin Warning Label Included & O-Ring Cap, Yellow, 10 Sleeves of 10 Containers & 5 Sleeves of 20 Caps, 100/cs 4-5 Weeks
MDN-P02-H20002 P02-H20002 y Bucket, 2L, Handle & Snap-On Cap, Formalin Warning Label Included, 10/bg, 2 bg/cs Histology Bucket, 2L, Handle & Snap-On Cap, Formalin Warning Label Included, 10/bg, 2 bg/cs 1-2 Weeks
MDN-P02-H50002 P02-H50002 y Bucket, 5L , Handle & Snap-On Cap, Formalin Warning Label Included, 5/bg, 2 bg/cs Histology Bucket, 5L , Handle & Snap-On Cap, Formalin Warning Label Included, 5/bg, 2 bg/cs 4-5 Weeks
MDN-P02-H80002 P02-H80002 y Container, 8½ Qt, 10/cs Histology Container, 8½ Qt, 10/cs 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Are the containers made of durable polypropylene?

Yes, these specialized containers are constructed primarily from durable, translucent polypropylene and are engineered for rigorous laboratory use.

  • Durability and Protection: The polypropylene material provides flexibility while offering high resistance, specifically designed to prevent cracking and splitting. This ensures the integrity of your histology specimens during storage and transport.
  • Secure Sealing: Standard container variants utilize a patented O-Ring polyethylene screw cap. This closure system creates a tight, reliable seal optimized to minimize formalin leakage and evaporation, enhancing safety and sample quality.
Do these containers effectively prevent formalin leakage?

Yes, Medegen Starplex Histology Containers are specifically engineered for superior containment and security, minimizing the risks of formalin leakage and evaporation.

This high level of reliability is achieved through key design elements:

  • Patented O-Ring Screw Cap: Most standard sizes feature a patented O-Ring polyethylene screw cap. This mechanism creates an exceptionally robust and reliable seal, which is critical for secure handling and storage of chemical fixatives like formalin.
  • Durable Construction: The containers are made from translucent, durable, and flexible polypropylene. This material is highly resistant to cracking and splitting, ensuring the container’s structural integrity remains sound throughout laboratory use.
Are the Medegen Starplex containers translucent?

Yes, the Medegen Starplex Histology Containers are made from translucent, flexible polypropylene. This design allows laboratory personnel to easily view the contents and monitor specimen integrity while providing durable resistance against cracking or splitting.

Are formalin warning labels included?

Yes, Formalin Warning Labels are included with most configurations of the Medegen Starplex Histology Containers.

This feature supports laboratory safety by providing immediate communication regarding the contents:

  • The labels help clearly identify specimens preserved with fixative solutions (like formalin).
  • They are included for immediate compliance and convenience.

Note that the specific inclusion of the label depends on the chosen container size and packaging configuration.

Do these containers reliably prevent formalin leakage?

Yes, these Medegen Starplex containers are specifically engineered for the reliable containment of histology specimens, especially when using fixatives like formalin. They provide superior protection against common laboratory concerns.

Key features ensuring sample integrity and safety include:

  • Patented O-Ring Seal: Most configurations feature a patented O-Ring polyethylene screw cap. This design creates an exceptionally robust seal that actively minimizes formalin leakage and prevents evaporation.
  • Durable Construction: The containers are made from translucent, flexible polypropylene that resists cracking and splitting, ensuring containment security during handling and storage.
  • Formalin Compatibility: They are designed to handle formalin storage without material degradation.
  • Safety Feature: Most variants also include a Formalin Warning Label for immediate compliance and clear communication.
Does the O-Ring cap prevent formalin leakage?

Yes, the patented O-Ring polyethylene screw cap system is the primary safety feature, specifically engineered for superior containment of histology specimens.

This closure system offers crucial benefits for laboratory use:

  • Superior Leak Protection: The O-Ring seal is designed to minimize or eliminate formalin leakage during handling, storage, and transport, which is essential for safety.
  • Formalin Evaporation Control: The system actively mitigates formalin evaporation, ensuring the fixative concentration remains stable to maintain the integrity of tissue specimens.
Are these containers highly resistant to cracking?

Yes, the Medegen Starplex Histology Containers are built with durability in mind for rigorous laboratory use.

They are constructed from translucent, flexible polypropylene, a material specifically engineered to resist cracking and splitting during handling and storage. This crucial feature helps ensure the long-term integrity and secure containment of preserved tissue samples.

Are the containers crack and split resistant?

Yes, the Medegen Starplex Histology Containers are designed for exceptional durability in laboratory environments. They are constructed from flexible, translucent polypropylene, a material specifically engineered to resist cracking and splitting during use and transport.

Are these containers safe for histology specimen storage?

Yes, these Medegen Starplex Histology Containers are specifically engineered for professional laboratory use, focusing on the safe handling and long-term storage of tissue specimens in fixatives like formalin.

Safety and sample integrity are ensured by several key design features:

  • Superior Leak Prevention: Most configurations feature a patented O-Ring polyethylene screw cap. This design creates a robust seal that significantly minimizes formalin leakage and evaporation, which is critical for maintaining specimen quality and laboratory safety.
  • Durable Construction: Made from translucent, flexible polypropylene, the containers are designed to resist cracking and splitting, ensuring reliable containment even under typical laboratory stress.
  • Formalin Compatibility & Safety: They are fully compatible with formalin storage. For enhanced safety and compliance, most variants also include a pre-packaged Formalin Warning Label.
  • Visual Inspection: The translucent material allows for quick visual inspection of the contents without opening the container.
Are the container and cap material highly durable?

Yes, the materials are specifically chosen for their durability and superior sealing capabilities, which is crucial for histology applications:

  • Container Body: Constructed from strong, flexible, and translucent polypropylene. This material is engineered to resist cracking and splitting, ensuring reliable containment for your specimens.
  • Cap Mechanism: The caps (O-Ring screw caps on most containers) are made of polyethylene and utilize a patented O-Ring design. This design creates a robust seal that virtually eliminates formalin leakage and minimizes evaporation, protecting both the sample and the lab environment.