Wide Mouth Bottles

Nalgene wide mouth laboratory bottles are iconic, used in labs throughout the world. The wide mouth designs are easier to fill and are recommended for solid, semi-solid and viscous liquid materials. Those with mouth openings less than 100mm are guaranteed leakproof*. Choose from our rugged lab quality bottles, lower cost lighter weight economy bottles, and space-saving square and rectangular options. Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles are made only from the highest quality plastic materials that meet pharmaceutical, laboratory and food grade standards; our plastic resins are selected to minimize additives and reduce potential leachables.   

Nalgene bottles are manufactured in our ISO 13485:2003 registered manufacturing facilities. Most of our plastic resin materials are DMF registered and meet 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. Nalgene containers are made from a wide variety of plastic types to meet the needs of virtually any laboratory application.  

For help selecting the Nalgene bottle that's perfect for your lab applications, use our online selection guide. For personal assistance, contact the  Nalgene Technical Support team.

Wide-Mouth Round PPCO
Lab Quality Bottle
 (2105-series) 
Wide-Mouth
Round LDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle (2103-series)
Wide-Mouth
Round HDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle (2104-series) 
Wide-Mouth Round Amber HDPE Lab Quality Bottle
(2106-series)
Large Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Bottle
(2120-series)

Large Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Bottle
(2120-series)

Traditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applications, autoclavableTraditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applications, squeezably flexibleTraditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applicationsAmber color protects light-sensitive solutions. Traditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applicationsLarger size, rugged lab quality constructionLarger size, rugged lab quality construction, Autoclavable
PPCO bottle
PP Closure
LDPE bottle
PP Closure
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Amber HDPE bottle
amber PP closure
HDPE bottle
white PP Closure
PPCO bottle
white PP Closure
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucentOpaque amber bottleMilky white translucentMilky white translucent
30mL–1L30mL–1L30mL–1.5L30mL–1L2L–4L2L–4L
Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Not liquid leakproofNot liquid leakproof
No graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Temp range -100oC to 80oCTemp range -100oC to 120oCTemp range -100oC to 120oCTemp range -100oC to 120oCTemp range -40oC to 121oC
AutoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use
BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
  

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth Round PPCO
Lab Quality Bottle
 (2105-series) 
Wide-Mouth 
Round LDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle
(2103-series)
Wide-Mouth 
Round HDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle
(2104-series) 
Wide-Mouth Round Amber HDPE Lab Quality Bottle 
(2106-series)
Large Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Bottle
(2120-series)

Large Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Bottle
(2120-series)
Acids, dilute
or weak
EEEEEE
Acids^ strong,
concentrated
GGGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEEEE
AldehydesGGGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEEEE
EstersGGGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGFGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NNNNNN
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NNNNNN
Ketones, aromaticNNNNNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFFFFFF

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 o
 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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle
(2189-series)
Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle Bulk Pack (332189-series)Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Amber Economy Bottle (DS2185-series)Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Economy Bottle
(2187-series)
Lower cost, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applicationsBulk packed for additional cost savings, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applications Amber color protects light-sensitive solutions. Lower cost, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applicationsLower cost, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applications, autoclavable
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Amber HDPE bottle
amber PP closure
PPCO bottle
PP Closure
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentOpaque amber bottleMilky white translucent
30mL–1L60mL–1L30mL–1L30mL–1L
Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*
No graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Not autoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available 
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available 
bulk packed, unassembled

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle 
(2189-series)
Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle Bulk Pack (332189-series)Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Amber Economy Bottle (DS2185-series)Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Economy Bottle 
(2187-series)
Acids, dilute or weakEEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEE
AldehydesGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEE
EstersGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NNNN
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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Wide-Mouth Square
HDPE Bottles
(2114-series)
Wide-Mouth Square
PPCO Bottles
(2110-series)
Large Wide-Mouth
Square HDPE Bottles
(2123-series)
Large Wide-Mouth
Square Bottles
(2122-series)
Space-saving square shape, wide mouthSpace-saving square shape, wide mouth, autoclavableLarge capacity, molded hand gripLarge capacity, molded hand grip, autoclavable
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
PPCO bottle
PP Closure
HDPE bottle
white PP closure
PPCO bottle
white PP Closure
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucent
60mL–1L60mL–1L4L4L
Leakproof*Leakproof*Not liquid
leakproof
Not liquid
leakproof
No graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Not autoclavableAutoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth Square HDPE Bottles
(2114-series)
Wide-Mouth Square PPCO Bottles
(2110-series)
Large Wide-Mouth Square HDPE Bottles (2123-series)Large Wide-Mouth Square Bottles
(2122-series)
Acids, dilute or weakEEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEE
AldehydesGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEE
EstersGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NNNN
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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Select the Nalgene dilution bottle that works for you

Nalgene dilution bottles make 1/10 and 1/100 dilutions simple. Graduated at 90mL and 99mL, with plenty of head space for reagent additions after dilution, often eliminating the need to transfer diluted samples to another container for further process steps.

Polypropylene copolymer (PPCO) dilution bottles offer the best chemical resistance and will hold up to Tween exposure even at high temperatures.

Polysulfone (PSF) dilution bottles feature better clarity and easier liquid level viewing, with higher graduation accuracy (PSF ±1ml versus PPCO ±4mL). 

Wide-Mouth HDPE
Rectangular Bottles
(2007-series)
Wide-Mouth Amber HDPE
Rectangular Bottle
(2009-series)
Space-saving rectangular shapeAmber color protects
light-sensitive solutions,
space-saving rectangular shape
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Amber HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Milky white translucentOpaque amber
125mL–2L125mL–2L
Leakproof*Leakproof*
No graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Not autoclavableNot autoclavable
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth HDPE 
Rectangular Bottles 
(2007-series)
Wide-Mouth Amber HDPE 
Rectangular Bottle 
(2009-series)
Acids, dilute or weakEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEE
AldehydesGG
Bases/alkaliEE
EstersGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NN
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NN
Ketones, aromaticNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFF

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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Wide-Mouth Round PPCO
Lab Quality Bottle
 (2105-series) 
Wide-Mouth
Round LDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle (2103-series)
Wide-Mouth
Round HDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle (2104-series) 
Wide-Mouth Round Amber HDPE Lab Quality Bottle
(2106-series)
Large Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Bottle
(2120-series)

Large Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Bottle
(2120-series)

Traditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applications, autoclavableTraditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applications, squeezably flexibleTraditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applicationsAmber color protects light-sensitive solutions. Traditional reusable lab bottle for long-term use and critical applicationsLarger size, rugged lab quality constructionLarger size, rugged lab quality construction, Autoclavable
PPCO bottle
PP Closure
LDPE bottle
PP Closure
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Amber HDPE bottle
amber PP closure
HDPE bottle
white PP Closure
PPCO bottle
white PP Closure
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucentOpaque amber bottleMilky white translucentMilky white translucent
30mL–1L30mL–1L30mL–1.5L30mL–1L2L–4L2L–4L
Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Not liquid leakproofNot liquid leakproof
No graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Temp range -100oC to 80oCTemp range -100oC to 120oCTemp range -100oC to 120oCTemp range -100oC to 120oCTemp range -40oC to 121oC
AutoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1520 for food use
BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
  

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth Round PPCO
Lab Quality Bottle
 (2105-series) 
Wide-Mouth 
Round LDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle
(2103-series)
Wide-Mouth 
Round HDPE 
Lab Quality Bottle
(2104-series) 
Wide-Mouth Round Amber HDPE Lab Quality Bottle 
(2106-series)
Large Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Bottle
(2120-series)

Large Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Bottle
(2120-series)
Acids, dilute
or weak
EEEEEE
Acids^ strong,
concentrated
GGGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEEEE
AldehydesGGGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEEEE
EstersGGGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGFGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NNNNNN
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NNNNNN
Ketones, aromaticNNNNNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFFFFFF

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 o
 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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle
(2189-series)
Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle Bulk Pack (332189-series)Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Amber Economy Bottle (DS2185-series)Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Economy Bottle
(2187-series)
Lower cost, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applicationsBulk packed for additional cost savings, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applications Amber color protects light-sensitive solutions. Lower cost, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applicationsLower cost, lighter weight, thinner wall for light-duty applications, autoclavable
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Amber HDPE bottle
amber PP closure
PPCO bottle
PP Closure
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentOpaque amber bottleMilky white translucent
30mL–1L60mL–1L30mL–1L30mL–1L
Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*Leakproof*
No graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Not autoclavableNot autoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available 
bulk packed, unassembled
Also available 
bulk packed, unassembled

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle 
(2189-series)
Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Economy Bottle Bulk Pack (332189-series)Wide-Mouth Round HDPE Amber Economy Bottle (DS2185-series)Wide-Mouth Round PPCO Economy Bottle 
(2187-series)
Acids, dilute or weakEEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEE
AldehydesGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEE
EstersGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NNNN
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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Wide-Mouth Square
HDPE Bottles
(2114-series)
Wide-Mouth Square
PPCO Bottles
(2110-series)
Large Wide-Mouth
Square HDPE Bottles
(2123-series)
Large Wide-Mouth
Square Bottles
(2122-series)
Space-saving square shape, wide mouthSpace-saving square shape, wide mouth, autoclavableLarge capacity, molded hand gripLarge capacity, molded hand grip, autoclavable
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
PPCO bottle
PP Closure
HDPE bottle
white PP closure
PPCO bottle
white PP Closure
Milky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucentMilky white translucent
60mL–1L60mL–1L4L4L
Leakproof*Leakproof*Not liquid
leakproof
Not liquid
leakproof
No graduationsNo graduationsNo graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-40oC to 121oC
Not autoclavableAutoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use
BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth Square HDPE Bottles
(2114-series)
Wide-Mouth Square PPCO Bottles
(2110-series)
Large Wide-Mouth Square HDPE Bottles (2123-series)Large Wide-Mouth Square Bottles
(2122-series)
Acids, dilute or weakEEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGGGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEEEE
AldehydesGGGG
Bases/alkaliEEEE
EstersGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGGGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NNNN
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 oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong"

Select the Nalgene dilution bottle that works for you

Nalgene dilution bottles make 1/10 and 1/100 dilutions simple. Graduated at 90mL and 99mL, with plenty of head space for reagent additions after dilution, often eliminating the need to transfer diluted samples to another container for further process steps.

Polypropylene copolymer (PPCO) dilution bottles offer the best chemical resistance and will hold up to Tween exposure even at high temperatures.

Polysulfone (PSF) dilution bottles feature better clarity and easier liquid level viewing, with higher graduation accuracy (PSF ±1ml versus PPCO ±4mL). 

Wide-Mouth HDPE
Rectangular Bottles
(2007-series)
Wide-Mouth Amber HDPE
Rectangular Bottle
(2009-series)
Space-saving rectangular shapeAmber color protects
light-sensitive solutions,
space-saving rectangular shape
HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Amber HDPE bottle
PP Closure
Milky white translucentOpaque amber
125mL–2L125mL–2L
Leakproof*Leakproof*
No graduationsNo graduations
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Temp range
-100oC to 120oC
Not autoclavableNot autoclavable
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
Complies with
Part 21 CFR 177.1520
for food use1
BPA-Free BPA-Free 
Phthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Wide-Mouth HDPE 
Rectangular Bottles 
(2007-series)
Wide-Mouth Amber HDPE 
Rectangular Bottle 
(2009-series)
Acids, dilute or weakEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedGG
Alcohols, aliphaticEE
AldehydesGG
Bases/alkaliEE
EstersGG
Hydrocarbons, aliphaticGG
Hydrocarbons, aromatic NN
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NN
Ketones, aromaticNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFF

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 oxidizing acids; 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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