Plastic Jars

Nalgene jars are heavy-walled and made to last a long time through the rigors of daily lab life. Trust Thermo Scientific Nalgene jars to be made from the highest quality laboratory-grade plastic materials for dependably low extractables. Straight-sided jars offer easy access and viewing of contents. Mason jars are designed to mate up with a variety of blenders with classic Mason jar threads.

Nalgene jars are recommended for storing pastes, solids, specimens and lab supplies. Please note, however, Nalgene jars are NOT liquid leakproof and are not recommended for shipping or transporting liquids.

Which jars are right for you?

Nalgene PC Straight-sided JarNalgene PMP Straight-sided JarNalgene PPCO Straight-sided JarNalgene PPCO Mason JarNalgene PP Jar with Friction-Fit CoverNalgene PC Jar with Friction-Fit Cover
Clear wide-mouth, threaded PP closureClear wide-mouth, threaded PP closureMilky-white wide-mouth, threaded PP closureClassic mason style with shoulder, threaded PP closureMulti-purpose, milk-white PP straight-sidedWindow clear multi-purpose straight-sided
Screw-on lidScrew-on lidScrew-on lidScrew-on lidFriction-fit lidFriction-fit lid
Volume range:
15mL–1000mL		Volume range:
60mL–1000mL		Volume range:
15mL–1000mL		Volume range
500mL–3000mL		Volume range
2.2L–4.6L		Volume range:
2.2L–18.8L
PC jar,
PP closure		PMP jar, 
PP closure		PPCO jar,
PP closure		PPCO jar, PP mason closurePP jar,
PP lid		PC jar,
PC lid
Window clearGood clarityMilky-white translucentMilky-white translucentMilky-white translucentWindow clear
Temp range
-135 to 135oC		Temp range
20 to 153oC		Temp range
-40 to 121oC		Temp range
-40 to 121oC		Temp range
0 to 135oC		Temp range
-135 to 135oC
AutoclavableAutoclavableAutoclavableAutoclavableAutoclavableAutoclavable
Complies with 
21 CFR part 177.1580
for food use		Complies with
21 CFR part 77.1520
for food use		Complies with
21 CFR part 177.1520
for food use		Complies with
21 CFR part 177.1520
for food use		Complies with
21 CFR part 177.1520
for food use		Complies with
21 CFR part 177.1580
for food use
Contains BPABPA-FreeBPA-FreeBPA-FreeBPA-FreeContains BPA
Phthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-freePhthalate-free

General chemical compatibility

 Nalgene PC Straight-sided JarNalgene PMP Straight-sided JarNalgene PPCO Straight-sided JarNalgene PPCO  Mason JarNalgene PP Jar with Friction-Fit CoverNalgene PC Jar with Friction-Fit Cover
Acids, dilute or weakEEEEEE
Acids^ strong, concentratedNEGGGN
Alcohols, aliphaticGEEEEG
AldehydesFGGGGG
Bases/alkaliNEEEEN
EstersNEGGGN
Hydrocarbons, aromaticGGGGGG
Hydrocarbons, halogenated NNNNNN
Ketones, aromaticNFNNNN
Oxidizing agents, strongFGFFFF

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 20oC.
 F Some effect after 7 days constant exposure at 20oC.
 N Not recommended. Immediate damage may occur.

^ Except oxidizing acids; for oxidizing acids, see “Oxidizing agents, strong”

Nalgene PMP Hydrometer Jars

Nalgene PMP Hydrometer Jars are the perfect shatter-proof mate to your hydrometer for specific gravity measurements. Take it into the field, production environments, or use it in the lab. This hydrometer jar will stand up to the bumps of a busy work environment without the risks associated with shattered glass.

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Support

Need technical support? Contact our expert team for technical and application support of Laboratory Products at technicalsupport@thermofisher.com.

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.