What material are Eppendorf tubes?

polypropylene
Eppendorf Tubes are single-use tubes made from polypropylene for preparing, mixing, centrifuging, transporting and storing solid and liquid samples and reagents. The product can be used for training, routine and research laboratories in the areas of life sciences, industry or chemistry.

Where are Eppendorf products made?

Eppendorf, a company with its registered office in Germany, develops, produces and sells products and services for laboratories around the world. Eppendorf products are used in academic and industrial research laboratories, e.g. in companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and food industries.

Where are Eppendorf tubes manufactured?

Oldenburg
Eppendorf Tubes® are produced in our main factory in Oldenburg under the most modern manufacturing conditions. Over a billion Eppis™ have been manufactured since the Eppi™ was invented, and today the Eppendorf Tubes® set the standard worldwide for simple, safe sample processing in the microliter area.

Can you centrifuge Eppendorf tubes?

Tests at 30,000 x g have shown that vessels can break during centrifugation but not Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes, the well-known “Eppis®”. Depending on the variant, the Safe-Lock Tubes are guaranteed to withstand forces up to 30,000 × g, allowing you to safely centrifuge without sample loss.

What is Eppendorf quality?

Eppendorf consumables stand for the highest quality and purity. This is achieved by the following: Manufacturing using the purest raw materials. Fully automatic production in clean room conditions. Quality and functional checks of all lots.

Can you autoclave Eppendorf tubes?

yes, they can be autoclaved. Eppendorf tubes aren’t that expensive. No point autoclaving them and re use.

Who is Eppendorf owned by?

With headquarters in Massachusetts, we are a subsidiary of Eppendorf AG (Hamburg, Germany) – manufacturer of laboratory instruments and consumables for the life sciences.

Is Eppendorf a good company?

Eppendorf is a great place to work. It is a clean and safe environment. The management team is always trying new employee engagement efforts, and looking to improve the culture. The HR team is always open to sit down and discuss advancement if you are looking to move up!

Can Eppendorf tubes be frozen?

temperature ranges from -86°C to +100°C. If the tubes were frozen in liquid nitrogen, the tube lids may open up during thawing. WARNING!

Can we autoclave Eppendorf tube?

Can Eppendorf tubes be autoclaved?

How to dry eppendorf after autoclave? Hi, I sterelized eppendorf tubes for RNA extraction samples by placing them in beaker covered with Aluminum foil and autoclave for 15 minute at 121°C.

Is Eppendorf quality sterile?

Eppendorf Biopur Consumables available in this highest possible degree of Eppendorf purity grades are guaranteed to be sterile and free of pyrogens, RNases, DNases, DNA and ATP as well as PCR inhibitors. Individually blistered packaging provides effective protection against soiling and contamination.