Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the CELLTREAT Plasteur® 5.75 Inch Polypropylene Plastic Pasteur Pipet in the Non-Sterile Tab Lock Box Format (Cat # 229274) — the highest-volume, most economical format in the CELLTREAT Plasteur® 5.75" polypropylene line, providing 1000 pipets per case in a familiar tab lock box packaging format identical to traditional glass Pasteur pipet packaging. The tab lock box format is specifically designed to help labs transition from glass Pasteur pipets to plastic without changing their workflow or storage habits — the same box format, same dispensing method, same quantity per box.
The non-sterile format of the 229274 makes it ideal for labs that autoclave their Pasteur pipets before use — a common practice in microbiology labs that prefer to sterilize instruments themselves rather than relying on gamma irradiation. The polypropylene (PP) construction of the 229274 enables autoclaving that polystyrene Plasteur® versions cannot withstand — making this the only CELLTREAT Plasteur® format that can be autoclaved. The PP construction also provides superior chemical resistance to solvents, acids, bases, and other reagents that would degrade polystyrene.
Key safety advantages vs. glass Pasteur pipets: no shattering during use or shipping, no glove or skin puncture risk from fine tip breakage, elimination of sharps disposal requirements, and no contamination from glass fragments. The pipet.com Plasteur® page notes that labs save time and money with PP Plasteur® pipets vs. glass because all pipets in the box are usable — glass Pasteur pipets are frequently broken during shipping and handling, wasting a significant percentage of each box. LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for CELLTREAT laboratory consumables.
KEY FEATURES
- Tab lock box packaging — same format as traditional glass Pasteur pipet packaging; familiar dispensing method for labs transitioning from glass to plastic
- Non-sterile format — ideal for labs that autoclave Pasteur pipets before use; sterilize the entire box as needed
- Autoclavable — polypropylene (PP) construction withstands autoclaving; polystyrene Plasteur® versions cannot be autoclaved
- Polypropylene (PP) construction — superior chemical resistance vs. polystyrene; resistant to solvents, acids, bases, and a wider range of reagents
- Fine tip — provides precise aspiration and controlled dropwise delivery equivalent to glass Pasteur pipets
- No shattering — more durable than glass; no losses from pipets broken during shipping, handling, or use
- No glove or skin puncture — flexible plastic prevents the sharp-tip puncture injuries common with glass Pasteur pipets
- Eliminates sharps disposal — no broken glass = no sharps waste container required
- 1000/case — most economical per-pipet format in the CELLTREAT 5.75" PP Plasteur® line
- 5.75 inch (146mm) length — standard short Pasteur pipet length
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 229274 |
| Brand | CELLTREAT Scientific Products |
| Product Name | Plasteur® Polypropylene Plastic Pasteur Pipet — Tab Lock Box, Non-Sterile |
| Length | 5.75 inches (146 mm) |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Tip | Fine tip — precision aspiration and dropwise delivery |
| Graduations | None |
| Autoclavable | Yes — polypropylene construction |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile (autoclave before use as needed) |
| Packaging | Tab lock box (bulk); same format as glass Pasteur pipet packaging |
| Quantity | 1000 pipets/case |
APPLICATIONS
- Microbiology labs autoclaving Pasteur pipets before routine use
- Chemical applications requiring solvent and acid-resistant Pasteur pipets (PP)
- High-volume labs requiring the most economical per-pipet price on 5.75" Plasteur® pipets
- Labs transitioning from glass to plastic Pasteur pipets — familiar tab lock box format minimizes workflow disruption
- Aspiration and transfer of small volumes with chemical resistance requirements
- Dropwise delivery of solvents, acids, or bases that would degrade polystyrene
- Any application requiring glass Pasteur pipet precision with autoclavable, chemical-resistant PP construction
