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How to Choose PTFE Labware for Your Laboratory PTFE labware can support demanding chemical-handling workflows, but choosing an item requires more than selecting a chemically resistant material. Match the vessel or accessory to your reagent, working volume, temperature and handling method. Match the Labware to the Task Choose PTFE beakers for preparing, mixing and pouring compatible solutions. Allow headspace and use calibrated equipment for precise volume measurement. Choose PTFE bottles for co …

There are various plastic products, such as beakers and measuring cylinders, within the LabDirect store which are available in two types of plastic: TPX (PMP) and Polypropylene. There are a few key differences between the two types of plastic which may or may not be suitable for you. When choosing the right type of plastic for your application, it's important to know what chemical the plastic is suitable with, what temperature range the plastic can tolerate and what the plastic looks …