Material Type | High-temp labs, general use, long-term storage | Glass (ISO 3585 compliant) / PP Plastic (ASTM D1248, 285 GSM) / HDPE+UV (ASTM D1248, ▲ UV resistance (ISO 10977)) | Glass: Heat-resistant up to 500°C; PP: Shatterproof; HDPE+UV: UV protection for prolonged storage | Glass: Fragile; PP: Lower heat tolerance (120°C); HDPE+UV: Heavier and costlier |
Chemical Resistance | Corrosive chemicals, routine testing | Resists 90% chemicals (ASTM D543) / 20+ chemicals (ASTM D548) / 50+ chemicals (ASTM D543, ▲) | Glass: Broad resistance (except HF acid); Base: Safe for common labs; Advanced: Handles harsher chemicals | Glass: Vulnerable to hydrofluoric acid; Base: Limited to mild chemicals; Advanced: Higher cost |
Durability | Rough handling, fieldwork | Glass (ISO 719, shatters on impact) / PP (ASTM D256, 10J impact resistance) / HDPE+GF (ASTM D256, 15J ▲) | Glass: Rigid structure; PP: Impact-resistant; HDPE+GF: Reinforced for rugged use | Glass: Breaks easily; PP: Less durable than HDPE+GF; GF adds weight |
Temperature Resistance | Autoclaving, cryogenic storage | Up to 500°C (ISO 719) / Up to 120°C (ASTM D648) / Up to 150°C (ASTM D648, ▲) | Glass: Ideal for extreme heat; Base: Safe for moderate temps; Advanced: Extended heat tolerance | Glass: Prone to thermal shock; Base: Limited to low-heat tasks; Advanced still below glass limits |
Lid Type | Volatile samples, sterile environments | Basic screw cap (ISO 803) / Snap-fit (ISO 803) / Airtight silicone (ISO 2859, ▲) | Glass lids: Standard for labs; Base: Easy to use; Advanced: Leak-proof for volatile substances | Glass lids: Risk of leakage; Base: Not airtight; Advanced: Requires careful sealing |
Capacity | Small samples, variable volumes | Fixed 15/50ml (ISO 6743) / 15ml standard (ISO 6743) / Adjustable 10-50ml (ISO 6743, ▲) | Glass: Precise fixed sizes; Base: Cost-effective for routine use; Advanced: Flexibility for diverse needs | Glass: Inflexible sizing; Base: One-size limitation; Advanced: Higher price |