Plastic beakers

Rely on plastic beakers for a safer alternative to glass, especially in larger sizes.

They won’t break, chip or shatter during use and cleaning. Lightweight and easy to handle. Chemical resistance, heat tolerance (not for use on hot plates), and spout design make Thermo Scientific Nalgene Griffin low-form beakers a perfect long-term solution for your graduated beaker choice. Meeting the ISO/DIN 7056 International Standards for Laboratory Plastic Beakers, our polypropylene and polymethylpentene beakers enable precise measurements. Nalgene beakers with handles offer reliable support and dispensing control. Nalgene beakers are made only from high quality laboratory grade plastic materials for dependably lower levels of potential extractables and leachables (E&L), so you can rely on them for everyday lab use without interfering with your work. 

Looking for ways to make your lab more sustainable?  Nalgene polypropylene copolymer beakers are reusable, durable and  recyclable at end-of-life in many communities; discover more about the sustainability of using reusable plastic labware and Thermo Fisher Scientific's green manufacturing practices through our participation in My Green Lab's ACT Label program.

Which beakers are best for your applications?
Nalgene PPCO Griffin Low-Form Plastic BeakersNalgene PMP Griffin Low-Form Plastic Beakers 

Nalgene PFA Griffin
Low-Form Plastic Beakers

Nalgene HDPE Graduated Plastic Beakers with HandlesNalgene PMP Graduated Plastic Beakers with HandlesNalgene PFA Graduated Plastic Beakers with Handles
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Milky white, graduated, good chemical resistanceTransparency of glass, graduated, excellent chemical resistance, heat toleranceMilky white, heavy wall, ultimate chemical resistance, heat toleranceMilky white, extra-heavy wall, sturdy rectangular handle, reliable support, dispensing controlTransparent, graduated, sturdy rectangular handle, easy, safe handling and pouringMilky white, heavy wall, ultimate chemical resistance, heat tolerance
Meets ISO/DIN 7056**, 21 CFR Pt 177.1520Meets ISO/DIN 7056"", 21 CFR Pt 177.1520—Meets 21 CFR Pt 177.1520Meets 21 CFR Pt 177.1520—
AutoclavableAutoclavableAutoclavableNot autoclavableAutoclavableAutoclavable
Max use 121oC*Continuous use 150oC intermittent use up to 170oC*Max Use 250oC*Max use 120oC*
Continuous use 150oC intermittent use up to 170oC*Max Use 250oC*
Graduations:
silk screened		Graduations:
silk screened		No graduationsGraduations:
molded-in;
oz and mL		Graduations:
molded-in;
oz and mL		Graduations:
molded-in;
oz and mL
Volume range:
30mL–4L		Volume range:
50mL–4L		Volume range:
50mL–1L		Volume range:
1L, 3L		Volume range:
1L, 3L		Volume range:
1L, 3L
PPCOPMPPFAHDPEPMPPFA
Translucent whiteClearTranslucent whiteTranslucent whiteClearTranslucent white
No handleNo handleNo handleHandleHandleHandle
NestingNestingNestingNot nestingNot nesting Not nesting
BPA freeBPA freeBPA freeBPA freeBPA freeBPA free
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free
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*Nalgene beakers are not for use on hot plates.
**International Standards for Laboratory Plasticware

General chemical compatibility+

 Nalgene
PPCO Griffin Low-Form
Plastic Beakers		Nalgene
PMP Griffin
Low-Form
Plastic Beakers

Nalgene
Griffin
Low-Form PFA
Plastic Beakers

Nalgene Graduated HDPE
Plastic Beakers
with Handles		Nalgene PMP Graduated Plastic Beakers with HandlesNalgene PFA Graduated Plastic Beakers with Handles
Acids, dilute or weak✓✓✓✓✓✓
Acids^ strong, concentrated✓✓✓✓✓✓
Alcohols, aliphatic✓✓✓✓✓✓
Aldehydes✓✓✓✓✓✓
Bases/alkali✓✓✓✓✓✓
Esters✓✓✓✓✓✓
Hydrocarbons, aromatic——✓——✓
Hydrocarbons, halogenated ——✓——✓
Ketones, aromatic—✓✓—✓✓
Oxidizing agents, strong✓✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓

+ Ratings are for short term intermittent exposure. Wash thoroughly between uses.
^ Except oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see “Oxidizing agents, strong.”

Stick with Nalgene and stay in budget too

Thermo Scientific Nalgene Economy Beakers are a simplified version of the original Nalgene premium beakers for those with more basic product requirements. The Economy Beakers are made from high quality laboratory grade polypropylene copolymer for reliably low extractables and shatter-proof performance at temperatures above -40°C, just like Nalgene premium beakers. The molded in-nominal graduations found on the Economy Beakers differ from the premium beaker’s high visibility printed graduations and, thus, reduces cost

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