Carboy 4-8L

Small but mighty, Nalgene 4L (1ga) carboys and 8L (2ga) lowboys safely contain and dispense valuable lab reagents. Their rugged construction can hold up to years of use under typical lab conditions. Made only from the highest-quality laboratory, pharmaceutical and food-grade plastic materials; no unnecessary additives to contaminate your valuable reagents.  

  • Low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene copolymer (PPCO) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) carboys are chemically compatible with a wide range of lab reagents including most acids, bases, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, and aliphatic hydrocarbons.  
  • Polypropylene copolymer lowboys 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. Nalgene 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 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, LDPE
(2318-0010,  8318-0010 in APAC)		Lowboy with Spigot, PPCO
(2324-0008)		Lowboy with Spigot, HDPE
(2323-0008)
Classic DI water and lab reagent dispenserLow-profile design fits on shelves with tight head room such as inside a refrigerator or over a sink. Can stack 3 high for a reagent bank. AutoclavableLow-profile design fits on shelves with tight head room such as inside a refrigerator or over a sink. Can stack 3 high for a reagent bank. 
LDPE carboy with PP closure and spigotPPCO lowboy with PP closure and spigotHDPE lowboy with PP closure and spigot
RoundLowboy designLowboy design
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucent
4L (1ga)8L (2ga)8L (2ga)
Narrow mouth Narrow mouth Narrow mouth 
SpigotSpigotSpigot
Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*
Temp range -76°C to 70°CTemp range -40°C to 121°CTemp range -100°C to 120°C
Not autoclavableAutoclavableNot autoclavable
Graduated in liters and gallonsNo graduationsNo graduations
Molded-in shoulder handlesMolded-in handleMolded-in handle
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use1Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food useComplies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use1
BPA-freeBPA-freeBPA-free
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with Spigot, LDPE
(2318-0010,  8318-0010 in APAC)		Lowboy with Spigot, PPCO 
(2324-0008)		Lowboy with Spigot, HDPE 
(2323-0008)
Acids, dilute or weakEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEE
AldehydesGGG
Bases/alkaliEEE
EstersGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticFGG
Hydrocarbons, aromaticNNN
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NNN
Ketones, aromaticNNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFFF

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

Footnote:
1. HDPE and LDPE are acceptable for: Nonacid, aqueous products; may contain salt, sugar or both (pH above 5.0). Dairy products and modifications; oil-in-water emulsions, high or low fat. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil. Dry solids with the surfaces containing no free fat or oil (no end-test required) and under all conditions as described in Table 2 of FDA Regulation 177.1520 except condition A - high temperature sterilization (e.g., over 100°C / 212°F)

*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."

Technical support

For assistance choosing products appropriate for your application, please speak with a Nalgene Technical Support Representative team by phone at +1.585.586.8800 or (1.800.625.4327 US toll free), or email your request to
  technicalsupport@thermofisher.com.

In Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom please contact technical support by phone at +800 1234 9696 (toll free) or +49.6184.90.6321, or email your request to
  techsupport.labproducts.eu@thermofisher.com.

Regulatory Support: For regulatory documentation of product or material claims, please contact Nalgene Regulatory Support at  RocRegSupport@thermofisher.com

Resources

Additional resources
  • Break the Glass Habit Brochure
  • Bottle and Carboy Selection Guide
  • Plastic Properties Reference Magnet
  • Plastic Labware Chemical Resistance Wall Poster

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