{"id":3340,"date":"2013-11-05T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2013-11-05T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=3340"},"modified":"2019-09-24T11:39:31","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:39:31","slug":"stock-up-on-laboratory-supplies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/stock-up-on-laboratory-supplies\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Up on Laboratory Supplies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now is the time to stock up on laboratory supplies such as labware<\/a>, plasticware, glassware, and more. During the course of the year, you may break a glass cylinder or use the wrong cleanser on your stainless steel bowls. It may be time to inspect your lab supplies to determine what you need to replace or replenish with your year-end budget dollars.\"stock-up-shelves-185px\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Guidance on Cleaning, Handling, and Storage<\/b><\/p>\n

When handling and storing glassware<\/a><\/b>, rinse and wash pipettes, cylinders, and burettes<\/a> carefully, preventing the tips from hitting the sink or water tap. Store your glassware in specially designed racks. Avoid breakage by keeping pieces separated.<\/p>\n

Clean your stainless steel<\/a><\/b> items frequently to avoid build-up of hard stubborn stains. To clean stainless steel use alkaline, alkaline chlorinated, or non-chloride containing cleaners at the recommended strength. Avoid cleaners containing quaternary salts as they can attack stainless steel and cause pitting and rusting. Never use hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) on stainless steel.<\/p>\n

Washing plastics<\/a><\/b> with a mild detergent is sufficient for most general applications. Most plastics (PPCO, PP, PMP, LDPE, and HDPE) have nonwetting surfaces that resist attack and are easy to clean. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on any plastic labware. Do not use strong alkaline cleaning agents with polycarbonate (PC).<\/p>\n

Checking Your Supply<\/b><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a checklist of items that you may need to re-order:<\/p>\n