Product Description
Light-sensitive compounds need protection at every step, and these amber conical tubes block UV light while still letting you see the sample level. They are rated for 16,000 x g and arrive standing in reusable racks for quick setup. Both 15 mL and 50 mL sizes fit all major centrifuges.
This listing is for NEST catalog number 602201: 50 mL Amber High-Speed Conical Centrifuge Tube, Light Protective, Reusable Rack, Sterile, Case of 500 (20 Racks x 25). The amber tubes are molded from USP Class VI virgin polypropylene with polyethylene caps, high-contrast black graduations and a frosted writing area. Deep cap knurling allows one-handed use, and the seal is rated to -95 kPa per IATA. Tubes are made under cGMP in ISO 13485:2016 facilities, molded in an ISO 7 cleanroom, E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶ and lot tested free of pyrogens, cytotoxins, DNase, RNase and DNA. LIGHT LABS carries the full NEST Scientific catalog with knowledgeable support when you need it.
Key Features
- Amber UV Protection – shields light-sensitive samples while keeping the volume visible
- 16,000 x g Rated – no leakage after 30 minutes at high speed
- Reusable Rack – tubes arrive upright and ready to use
- High-Contrast Graduations – black printed marks read clearly on amber
- Leak-Tight Cap – -95 kPa IATA seal rating with knurled grip
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 602201 |
| Brand | NEST Scientific |
| Description | 50 mL Amber High-Speed Conical Centrifuge Tube, Light Protective, Reusable Rack, Sterile |
| Sold As | Case of 500 (20 Racks x 25) |
| Volume | 50 mL |
| Tubes per Rack | 25 |
| Units per Case | 500 |
| Color | Amber |
| Tube Material | USP Class VI virgin polypropylene |
| Cap Material | USP Class VI virgin polyethylene |
| Max RCF | 16,000 x g |
| Temperature Range | -80°C to 121°C |
| Seal | Leak-tight to -95 kPa (IATA) |
| Sterilization | E-beam, SAL 10⁻⁶ |
| Certified free of | Pyrogens (USP 85), cytotoxins (USP 87/88), DNase, RNase, DNA, BSE/TSE; animal product-free |
Available Options
Applications
- Handling light-sensitive reagents and drugs
- Photosensitive dye and fluorophore work
- Vitamin and pigment sample processing
- Cell pelleting and harvesting
- Protected sample storage at -80°C
