{"id":6682,"date":"2017-08-03T09:26:24","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T15:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=6682"},"modified":"2022-02-09T12:19:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T18:19:32","slug":"carboys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/carboys\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic vs. Glass Carboys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Plastic and Glass Carboys from Cole-Parmer\" href=\"\/c\/carboys\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Carboys<\/a> are typically used to store liquids, chemicals, solvents, or corrosive fluids. Often used in labs and industry, sometimes they are chosen for home brewing uses as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Plastic or Glass Carboys?<\/h2>\n<p>The question becomes, depending on your specific application, which is better\u2014plastic or glass? When choosing a carboy, keep in mind <a title=\"Chemical Compatibility Database\" href=\"\/chemical-resistance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">chemical compatibility<\/a> and FDA-compliance, if needed. Capacities vary. Choose the largest capacity you are likely to need (or order multiples to reach that capacity).<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 312px;\" width=\"588\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0Advantages of Plastic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"282\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0Disadvantages of Plastic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Reliable<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"282\">\n<h4>Scratch easily<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"264\">\n<h4>Durable<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"282\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tough to clean<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Generally used<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"282\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 230px;\" width=\"591\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0Advantages of Glass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"282\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0Disadvantages of Glass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Easier to clean<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"282\">\n<h4>Breakable<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"264\">\n<h4>Less prone to contamination<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"282\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Heavy to carry<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Carboy styles include square\/rectangular, UN-Approved, round, and heavy-duty vacuum that withstand full vacuum applications. Available accessories include <a title=\"Solvent Delivery Products\" href=\"\/vaplock-solvent-delivery-system-products\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">filling\/venting caps<\/a>, <a title=\"Carboy Storage Rack\" href=\"\/p\/modular-carboy-racks-pp\/21371\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">racks<\/a>, faucets, and replacement spigots.<\/p>\n<p>Need help selecting a carboy for your application? Contact our product experts at 1-800-323-4340.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carboys are typically used to store liquids, chemicals, solvents, or corrosive fluids. Often used in labs and industry, sometimes they are chosen for home brewing uses as well. Plastic or Glass Carboys? 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