- Manufactured from virgin polystyrene.
- Polypropylene tubes are opaque, break-resistant. Tubes can withstand centrifugation speeds of 3000xg.
- These PP culture tubes are 12x75mm, 5ml, rimless, round bottom, these tubes are available in six colours; Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange and Violet
| Specification | Packaging detail | Cat# |
| Culture tube, Round bottom, Rimless, 12x75mm,5mL, PP, Red color, Pack of 500 case of 4000 | Pack of 500 | MBC.29.5_R |
| Culture tube, Round bottom, Rimless, 12x75mm,5mL, PP, blue color, Pack of 500 case of 4000 | Pack of 500 | MBC.29.5_B |
| Culture tube, Round bottom, Rimless, 12x75mm,5mL, PP, yellow color, Pack of 500 case of 4000 | Pack of 500 | MBC.29.5_Y |
| Culture tube, Round bottom, Rimless, 12x75mm,5mL, PP, Violet color, Pack of 500 case of 4000 | Pack of 500 | MBC.29.5_V |
| Culture tube, Round bottom, Rimless, 12x75mm,5mL, PP, Orange color, Pack of 500 case of 4000 | Pack of 500 | MBC.29.5_O |
| Culture tube, Round bottom, Rimless, 12x75mm,5mL, PP, Green color, Pack of 500 case of 4000 | Pack of 500 | MBC.29.5_G |
FAQs
What are culture tubes and what are they used for?
Culture tubes are glass or plastic tubes used to grow microorganisms, cells, or small tissue cultures in labs. They allow researchers to add media, incubate, and observe growth under controlled conditions.
What materials are culture tubes made of?
They’re typically made from glass (borosilicate) or plastics like polystyrene (PS) or polypropylene (PP). Glass is reusable and heat-resistant, while plastic is lightweight and often disposable.
How do I choose the right culture tube for my application?
Consider tube size (diameter, length), material compatibility with your media or reagents, sterility (sterile vs non-sterile), and whether you need features like graduations or caps for sealing.
Are culture tubes reusable?
Glass culture tubes can usually be reused after proper cleaning and sterilization (e.g. autoclaving). Plastic ones are generally designed for single use to avoid contamination risk.
Can I buy culture tubes in bulk for my lab in Canada (Calgary, Toronto, Alberta, Ontario)?
Yes, Max Biochem provides bulk ordering for labs across Canada, including Calgary, Toronto, Alberta, and Ontario. Contact our sales team for quantity options and pricing.
Do culture tubes come sterile and RNase/DNase-free?
Quality culture tubes often come sterile and certified RNase/DNase-free to ensure sample purity — especially important for microbiology and molecular biology work.
Why choose Max Biochem culture tubes over others?
Our culture tubes are manufactured under strict quality control, offer clarity, durability, and are available in different materials and configurations to suit diverse lab needs.