Polypropylene (PP, PPCO) Carboys | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Nalgene polypropylene and polypropylene copolymer carboys are iconic lab essentials for large-volume liquid storage and dispensing where autoclavability is desired. Their rugged construction can take a beating in the lab or in the field. They are compatible with a wide range of lab reagents. Round body style facilitates efficient mixing. Rectangular body style provides space efficiency: arrange multiple carboys side-by side to create a neatly organized lab reagent bank or optimize cargo space in the field.

Polypropylene and polypropylene copolymer carboys provide very good chemical compatibility with a wide variety of lab reagents including most acids, bases, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Choose polypropylene for higher temperature applications up to 135°C. Polypropylene copolymer is well-suited for lower-temperature applications as it maintains its protective impact resistance down to -40°C. Both materials are autoclavable.

For chemical compatibility ratings by specific chemical and application temperature, consult the Nalgene Chemical Resistance Guide, or request a copy of the printed wall chart. Polypropylene and polypropylene copolymer carboys are made only from high-quality laboratory-grade resin materials that comply with a number of regulatory specifications including: USP Class VI, EP monographs, EU food-contact directives, CONEG, RoHS, CA Prop 65, SARA Title III Sec. 313, and 21 CFR pt 177.1520 for food contact. For regulatory claims and certifications applicable to specific Nalgene carboys, please contact Nalgene Regulatory Support.

For help selecting the Thermo Scientific Nalgene carboy that's perfect for your lab applications, use our online selection guide or for personal assistance, contact the Nalgene technical support team.

Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with Spigot (2319-series, 8319-series APAC)	Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy (2250-series, 8250-series in APAC)	Wide-Mouth Round Carboy (2235-series)	Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with Tubulation Port (2301-series)	Rectangular Carboy with Spigot (2321-series)	Rectangular Carboy (2212-series)
Dispensing lab water and reagents. Compatible with sterilization by autoclaving	Liquid storage and shipping. Applications where autoclaving is required.	Liquid storage where autoclaving is required. Wide mouth allows easy access for filling and cleaning	For gravity-fed liquid dispensing through tubing. Applications where autoclaving is required.	Dispensing lab water and reagents. Excellent choice for space efficient reagent banks. Autoclavable	Space-efficient storage for large-volume lab solutions where autoclaving is required

PP with white PP closure/TPE gasket, PP spigot	PP with white PP closure/TPE gasket	PPCO with white PP closure	PP with white PP closure/TPE gasket	PPCO with white PP closure, PP spigot	PPCO with white PP closure
Round	Round	Round	Round	Rectangular	Rectangular
Milky white translucent	Milky white translucent	Milky white translucent	Milky white translucent	Milky white translucent	Milky white translucent
10L (2.5ga) - 50L (13ga)	10L (2.5ga) - 50L (13ga)	10L (2.5ga) - 20L (5ga)	10L (2.5ga) - 20L (5ga)	9L (2ga) - 20L (5ga)	9L (2ga) - 20L (5ga)
Narrow mouth	Narrow mouth	Wide mouth	Narrow mouth	Wide mouth	Wide mouth
Spigot	No drain	No drain	Tubing adapter port	Spigot	No drain
Leakproof*	Leakproof*	Leakproof*	Leakproof*	Leakproof*	Leakproof*
Temp range 0°C to 135°C	Temp range 0°C to 135°C	Temp range -40°C to 121°C	Temp range 0°C to 135°C	Temp range -40°C to 121°C	Temp range -40°C to 121°C
Autoclavable	Autoclavable	Autoclavable	Autoclavable	Autoclavable	Autoclavable
Graduated in liters and gallons	Graduated in liters and gallons	Graduated in liters and gallons	Graduated in liters and gallons	Graduated in liters and gallons	Graduated in liters and gallons
Molded-in shoulder handles	Molded-in shoulder handles	Molded-in shoulder handles	Molded-in shoulder handles	Stainless steel handle and 20L w/molded-in grip	Stainless steel handle and 20L w/molded-in grip
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use	Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use	Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use	Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use	Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use	Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use
BPA-free	BPA-free	BPA-free	BPA-free	BPA-free	BPA-free
Phthalate-free	Phthalate-free	Phthalate-free	Phthalate-free	Phthalate-free	Phthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

	Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with spigot (2319-series, 8319-series APAC)	Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy (2250-series, 8250-series in APAC)	Wide-Mouth Round Carboy (2235-series)	Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with Tubulation Port (2301-series)	Rectangular Carboy with Spigot (2321-series)	Rectangular Carboy (2212-series)
Acids, dilute or weak	E	E	E	E	E	E
Acids^ strong, concentrated	G	G	G	G	G	G
Alcohols, aliphatic	E	E	E	E	E	E
Aldehydes	G	G	G	G	G	G
Bases/alkali	E	E	E	E	E	E
Esters	G	G	G	G	G	G
Hydrocarbons, aliphatic	G	G	G	G	G	G
Hydrocarbons, aromatic	N	N	N	N	N	N
Hydrocarbons, halogenated	N	N	N	N	N	N
Ketones, aromatic	N	N	N	N	N	N
Oxidizing agents, strong	F	F	F	F	F	F

For a more detailed chemical resistance guide by chemical and application temperature, please refer to Chemical resistance guide or request a printed poster for your lab or contact Nalgene Technical Support.

E	No damage after 30 days constant exposure at 20^oC.
G	Little or no damage after 30 days constant exposure at 20^oC.
F	Some effect after 7 days constant exposure at 20^oC.
N	Not recommended. Immediate damage may occur.

Footnote:

*The term “leakproof” applies to Thermo Scientific Nalgene products that meet the following criteria: a) Bottle/flask/funnel closure systems with closures smaller than 100mm, after they are filled with water, inverted, withstand air pressure of 2psig for 2 minutes, and no water escapes;. b) Bottle/funnel/flask closure systems of larger than 100mm after they are filled with water, inverted for 15 minutes, and no water escapes. Note: these tests, using other liquids, may not yield the same results. To ensure safe usage, customers are advised to test Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles and closures under conditions of their planned applications. Thermo Scientific Nalgene products are leakproof at ambient temperature and pressure when used with their Nalgene closures.

^Except for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong."