50L Carboys

Nalgene 50L carboys are leakproof , rugged and built for the job. Who else can you trust to safely contain 50L of solution in your lab? Nalgene carboys are made only from the highest-quality laboratory, pharmaceutical and food-grade plastic materials; no unnecessary additives to contaminate your valuable reagents, research or production materials.  

  • Polypropylene (PP) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) carboys are chemically compatible with a wide range of lab reagents including most acids, bases, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
  • Polypropylene carboys are autoclavable.
  • Low density polyethylene is an ideal choice for low-temperature applications.

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 (2319-0130, 8319-0130 APAC)Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy
(2250-0130, 8250-0130 in APAC)
Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with Spigot
(2318-0130,  8318-0130 in APAC)
Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy
(2210-0130, 8210-0130 in APAC)
Dispensing lab water and reagents. Compatible with sterilization by autoclavingLiquid storage and shipping. Applications where autoclaving is required.Classic DI water and lab reagent dispenserClassic DI water and reagent reservoir
PP with white PP closure/TPE gasket, PP spigotPP with white PP closure/TPE gasketLDPE carboy with white PP closure and PP spigotLDPE carboy with white PP closure
RoundRoundRoundRound
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucent
50L (13ga)50L (13ga)50L (13ga)50L (13ga)
Narrow mouth Narrow mouth Narrow mouth Narrow mouth 
SpigotNo drainSpigotNo drain
Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*
Temp range
0°C to 135°C
Temp range
0°C to 135°C
Temp range
-76°C to 70°C
Temp range
-76°C to 70°C
AutoclavableAutoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavable
Graduated in liters and gallonsGraduated in liters and gallonsGraduated in liters and gallonsGraduated in liters and gallons
Molded-in shoulder handlesMolded-in shoulder handlesMolded-in shoulder handlesMolded-in shoulder handles
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food useComplies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food useComplies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use1Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use1
BPA-freeBPA-freeBPA-freeBPA-free
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Narrow-Mouth Round
Carboy with Spigot
(2319-0130, 8319-0130 APAC)
Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy 
(2250-0130, 8250-0130 in APAC)
Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy with Spigot 
(2318-0130,  8318-0130 in APAC)
Narrow-Mouth Round Carboy 
(2210-0130, 8210-0130 in APAC)
Acids, dilute or weakEEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEE
AldehydesGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEE
EstersGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGGFF
Hydrocarbons, aromaticNNNN
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NNNN
Ketones, aromaticNNNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFFFF

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

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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California Proposition 65 Warning: Products manufactured with polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) or polystyrene (PS) contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.