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    Lab Bottles

    Lab or laboratory bottles cover a wide range of uses within a laboratory environment, with each type of bottle having a different purpose to another. Our offer includes a wide selection of containers, glassware, jars, and sample bottles in various shapes, sizes, and materials to suit your application. We also specialise in bottles specifically tailored for measuring liquids, these bottles feature distinct printed graduations in millilitres or fluid ounces to allow for accurate measurement.

    What types of Lab bottles are available?

    There are various types of lab bottles available to suit different needs, including:

    • Storage bottles - for general containment
    • Wash bottles- for rinsing and cleaning
    • Reagent bottles - for storing chemicals
    • Aspirator bottles - for vacuum applications
    • Dispensing bottles - for controlled liquid dispensing
    • Carboy bottles- for large volume storage and transport

    Plastic vs Glass in the Laboratory?

    Nowadays, plastic bottles are the preferred type of material used compared to traditional glass bottles. The main advantage of using plastic is that it is a lot more economical, and being super durable and safe to use. Although glass is easier to clean and heat-proof, it's a lot more fragile and can easily break, making it costlier to replace. Plastic laboratory bottles are not autoclavable.

    What is the difference between HDPE, LDPE, and PP?

    HDPEHigh-density polyethylene bottles are very popular in labs because of low cost and leakproof performance. They provide good chemical compatibility with a wide variety of lab reagents, including most acids, bases, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and can withstand temperatures of up to 120 degrees Celsius.

    LDPE – Low-Density Polyethylene bottles. These are not as strong or dense as HDPE, but they can be very squeezable and can handle rapid temperature changes. They are also recyclable and environmentally friendly.

    PP – Polypropylene, low cost, and flexible strength because of its semi-crystalline nature. This material has a good chemical resistance over a wide range of bases and acids and will not wear away over time or rust.

    184 Products showing for Lab Bottles

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    HDPE
    1L
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    90 (Dia.) x 207mm
    90mm
    £2.476
    Each (In a Box of 10)
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    HDPE
    250ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    60 (Dia.) x 141mm
    60mm
    £2.892
    Each (In a Box of 10)
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    HDPE
    500ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    75 (Dia.) x 161mm
    75mm
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    LDPE
    500ml
    Narrow Neck
    Wash Bottle
    73 (Dia.) x 160mm
    73mm
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    LDPE
    250ml
    Narrow Neck
    Wash Bottle
    56 x 254 x 244mm
    59mm
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    PP
    500ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    89 (Dia.) x 97mm
    89mm
    £1.207
    Each (In a Box of 10)
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    HDPE
    60ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    40 (Dia.) x 82mm
    40mm
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    LDPE
    500ml
    Wide Neck
    Wash Bottle
    -
    -
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    HDPE
    2L
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    120 (Dia.) x 243mm
    120mm
    £4.006
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
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    LDPE
    250ml
    Narrow Neck
    Wash Bottle
    21 (Dia.) x 159mm
    21mm
    RS PRO
    Graduations
    PP
    10L
    Narrow Neck
    Aspirator Bottle
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    280mm
    RS PRO
    Graduations
    HDPE
    5L
    Wide Neck
    Carboy Bottle
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    170mm
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    Graduations
    HDPE
    10L
    Wide Neck
    Carboy Bottle
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    205mm
    £2.71
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
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    HDPE
    150ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    51 x 116mm
    51mm
    £2.592
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
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    HDPE
    100ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    51 x 89mm
    51mm
    £3.045
    Each (In a Box of 10)
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    PP
    250ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    60 (Dia.) x 141mm
    60mm
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    PP
    950ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    120 (Dia.) x 100mm
    120mm
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    PP
    250ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    89 (Dia.) x 66mm
    89mm
    £8.892
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
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    LDPE
    250ml
    Narrow Neck
    Wash Bottle
    54 x 152mm
    54mm
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    PP
    125ml
    Wide Neck
    Storage Bottle
    70 (Dia.) x 60mm
    70mm
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