Globe Scientific

Weighing Dishes & Boats

<h2 data-section-id="4vlupf" data-start="410" data-end="461">What Are Laboratory Weighing Dishes and Funnels?</h2>
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Laboratory weighing dishes and funnels are disposable antistatic consumables used in gravimetric sample preparation&mdash;where solid or liquid materials are weighed on analytical or top-loading balances before being transferred into reaction vessels, volumetric flasks, or tubes. Weighing dishes (also called weigh boats or pour boats) are flat-bottomed antistatic polystyrene containers used to hold samples on the balance pan during weighing. Weighing funnels are antistatic polypropylene tools with one flat side for stability on the balance and a conical stem designed to fit flask necks, allowing complete quantitative transfer of material with minimal loss. Globe Scientific offers antistatic PS weighing dishes in square, hexagonal, and pour-boat formats ranging from 10 mL to 350 mL, and antistatic PP weighing funnels in extra-small through extra-extra-large sizes. Both are single-use only because washing removes antistatic properties and affects weighing accuracy.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/weighing-dishes-and-funnels/weighing-dishes" title="Weighing Dishes" style="color: #236fa1;">Weighing Dishes</a>: The Precision Interface &ndash; In the journey from balance to vessel, every milligram counts. Our dishes are the specialized bridges that ensure your "calculated mass" actually reaches the reaction.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/weighing-dishes-and-funnels/funnels" title="Funnels" style="color: #236fa1; text-decoration: underline;">Funnels</a>: High-Flow Transfer Logic &ndash; Stop the "glugging" and the spills. Our funnels are engineered to handle the physics of fluid and powder movement for a seamless bench workflow.
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<h2 data-section-id="1yz3s79" data-start="1436" data-end="1480">How to Choose Weighing Dishes and Funnels</h2>
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Weighing Dish Shape
Square weigh boats are used for routine laboratory weighing and are designed with sloping sides and recessed corners to minimize sample loss during transfer. Hexagonal weigh boats provide better stability on balance pans due to their molded edges and also offer improved grip during handling, making them suitable for workflows where stability matters. Pour-boat designs include a built-in spout that allows controlled and accurate dispensing of liquids or viscous samples into receiving vessels without spillage.
Weighing Dish Capacity
Small 10&ndash;20 mL dishes are used for micro-scale weighing of reagents typically under 2 g on analytical balances. Medium 50&ndash;100 mL dishes are used for routine laboratory weighing of 2&ndash;20 g samples. Large 200&ndash;350 mL dishes are used for bulk powders and higher-volume transfers on top-loading balances.
Weighing Funnel Size
Extra-small funnels are used for 5&ndash;20 mL vessels and microtubes, small funnels for 20&ndash;50 mL, medium funnels for 50&ndash;200 mL, large funnels for 200&ndash;500 mL, and extra-large funnels for 500&ndash;1000 mL flasks. The flat side ensures stable placement on the balance pan during weighing before transfer.
Color: White vs. Black
White dishes provide high contrast for dark or strongly colored samples, making them easier to visualize during transfer. Black dishes are used for light-colored or transparent samples where residue visibility is important, especially when confirming complete sample recovery.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3653" data-end="3678">Specifications Context</h2>
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Globe Scientific antistatic polystyrene weighing dishes operate within &minus;10&deg;C to +80&deg;C and resist dilute acids, bases, and alcohols. The antistatic formulation is a specialized grade designed to reduce static charge and prevent sample loss during weighing and cannot be replaced with standard polystyrene labware. As of 2026, 20 mL and 100 mL antistatic weigh boats are widely used in pharmaceutical QC laboratories, research facilities, and academic analytical chemistry workflows where accuracy and contamination-free handling are required.
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Weighing Dishes & Funnels

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Diamond Shaped Weighing Boats

3614 by Globe Scientific is a diamond-shaped antistatic disposable weighing boat in white translucent polystyrene. The two narrow diamond ends form natural pour spouts for directing powders or liquids precisely into funnels or vessel necks. Flat base prevents tipping on balance pans. Antistatic; food-grade; rated -10°C to 80°C. Available in 5mL (58 × 36 × 6mm), 30mL (80 × 60 × 18mm), and 100mL (125 × 100 × 18mm).

Manufacture

Weight Boat, Diamond Shaped, Antistatic, PS, White, 5mL, CS/8000

Weight Boat, Diamond Shaped, Antistatic, PS, White, 30mL, CS/4000

Weight Boat, Diamond Shaped, Antistatic, PS, White, 100mL, CS/3000

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are Bottle Top Dispensers?</h2>
 A bottle top dispenser is a recirculating piston pump that screws onto a reagent supply bottle and dispenses a preset volume of liquid with each plunger stroke. The piston draws liquid up through an inlet valve from the bottle and delivers a fixed volume through a discharge tube on each downstroke; unused liquid is returned to the bottle via a recirculation valve, minimising waste. They replace repetitive pipetting from large reagent bottles, reducing operator exposure, evaporation of volatile solvents, and the risk of contaminating the bulk stock. Volume ranges span 0.2&ndash;100 mL, depending on cylinder size, covering reagent preparation, media dispensing, buffer aliquoting, and acid/base chemistry. Use a bottle top dispenser whenever you dispense the same volume repeatedly from a large bottle &mdash; it reduces operator time, contamination risk, and reagent waste versus manual pipetting.
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Adjustable volume bottle top dispensers
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Fixed volume liquid dispensers
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Chemical-resistant dispensers for harsh reagents
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Autoclavable bottle top dispensers
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Dispensers with recirculation valves
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High-precision piston-based dispensers
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Dispensers compatible with standard reagent bottles
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Easy-calibration bottle top dispensers
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose a Bottle Top Dispenser</h2>
 Volume Range: Match Cylinder Size to Application Dispensers are available in six nominal cylinder sizes: 1 mL, 2 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 25 mL, 50 mL, and 100 mL. Choose the cylinder size closest to your target dispensing volume; setting a dispenser to 20% of nominal volume introduces greater inaccuracy than setting it to 50&ndash;80% of nominal. The BRAND Dispensette S spans 1&ndash;100 mL across six sizes; Eppendorf Varispenser 2 covers 0.2&ndash;100 mL. Analog vs Digital Volume Setting Analog dispensers use a mechanical, scalloped, or graduated track for volume selection &mdash; simple, battery-free, and reliable for routine dispensing. Digital dispensers display the selected volume on an LCD screen, enabling precise sub-mL volume setting and easy documentation for GLP/GMP compliance contexts. Chemical Compatibility: Material Selection Standard dispensers use polypropylene (PP) valve bodies &mdash; suitable for aqueous buffers, saline, most bases, and many organic solvents. For aggressive acids (HCl, HNO₃, HF) and halogenated solvents, select dispensers with glass cylinders and PTFE or FEP wetted parts. Dispensette S Organic (BRAND) uses a PTFE-coated cylinder and FEP discharge tube for aggressive solvents and acids; Dispensette S Trace Analysis uses borosilicate glass for high-purity acid dispensing. GL 45 Thread Compatibility Most dispensers mount on GL 45-threaded bottles (the standard for Schott Duran, BRAND, and Nalgene reagent bottles). Thread adapters (GL 24&ndash;GL 45) are typically included for compatibility with smaller bottle sizes. Recirculation Valve A recirculation valve returns excess liquid to the supply bottle without re-aspiration, maintaining dispenser prime and reducing waste &mdash; standard on most modern dispensers and required when dispensing volatile reagents. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Volume accuracy of a well-maintained bottle top dispenser is typically &plusmn;1% of nominal volume at 20&deg;C with distilled water (BRAND Dispensette S specification). ISO 8655 Part 5 defines performance standards for piston-operated burettes; bottle top dispensers that conform to this standard carry a performance certificate. GL 45 thread (DIN EN ISO 4161) is the global standard for reagent bottle neck finish. BRAND Dispensette S and Eppendorf Varispenser 2 remain the dominant bottle top dispenser formats in North American research labs.&nbsp; 
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Bottle Top Dispensers

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User Manual

Diamond SureFlow Bottle Top Dispenser

GBTD-00 by Diamond&#174; is the SureFlow&#8482; bottle top dispenser in standard and recirculating models, covering 0.25&#8211;100 mL. Features a springless valve, removable piston for cleaning without recalibration, 360&#176; in-situ recalibration, dual graduations, volume lock, and 4 bottle thread adapters. Autoclavable; 2-year warranty. Select the volume range at order; request a quote or order at mbpinc.net or contact customerservice@mbpinc.net.

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 0.25mL to 2.5mL, 0.05mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 0.5mL to 5.0mL, 0.1mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 1.0mL to 10.0mL, 0.2mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 2.5mL to 25.0mL, 0.5mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 2.5mL to 30.0mL, 0.5mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 5.0mL to 50.0mL, 1.0mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 5.0mL to 60.0mL, 1.0mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, Standard, 10.0mL to 100.0mL, 2.0mL increments

Diamond SureFlow Bottle Top Dispenser Accessories

GBTD-ADP by Globe Scientific is the Diamond SureFlow Bottle Top Dispenser Accessories range — bottle adapters in 28mm, 38mm, 40mm, and 45mm thread sizes, compatible with Standard and Recirculating Diamond SureFlow dispensers. Also includes calibration tool (GBTD-CALTOOL), recirculation tube (GBTD-TUBE-RECIRC), and telescopic fill tube (GBTD-TUBE-TELES). Autoclavable. Order from MBP, USA.

Bottle Top Dispenser Adaptor, 28mm

Bottle Top Dispenser Adaptor, 38mm

Bottle Top Dispenser Adaptor, 40mm

Bottle Top Dispenser Adaptor, 45mm

Bottle Top Dispenser Calibration Tool

Bottle Top Dispenser Recirculation Tube

Bottle Top Dispenser Telescopic Fill Tube, 2.5mL to 60mL 

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Diamond SureFlow Bottle Top Dispenser, with Recirculation

The GBTD-R Diamond SureFlow™ Bottle Top Dispenser with Recirculation by Globe Scientific features a springless valve, full autoclavability, ±0.5% accuracy, ±0.2% precision, and a recirculation design that returns excess liquid to the source bottle — available in volume ranges from 0.25 mL to 100 mL maximum with a 2-year warranty.

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 0.25mL to 2.5mL, 0.05mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 0.5mL to 5.0mL, 0.1mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 1.0mL to 10.0mL, 0.2mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 2.5mL to 25.0mL, 0.5mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 2.5mL to 30.0mL, 0.5mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 5.0mL to 50.0mL, 1.0mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 5.0mL to 60.0mL, 1.0mL increments

Bottle Top Dispenser, Diamond SureFlow, with Recirculation, 10.0mL to 100.0mL, 2.0mL increments

Cell Culture Dishes

<h2 dir="ltr"> What are Cell Culture Dishes?</h2>
 Cell culture dishes are sterile, shallow, circular polystyrene containers with a lid for growing adherent or suspension mammalian cells, bacteria, yeast, and microorganisms in a CO₂ incubator or ambient environment. TC-treated (tissue culture&ndash;treated) dishes support adherent mammalian cell monolayer growth; non-treated dishes suit suspension cells, colony counting, and bacteriological applications. Choose the dish diameter based on required cell number and downstream assay volume: 35 mm for small-scale primary culture and microscopy; 60 mm for transfection and mid-scale assays; 100 mm for routine large-scale expansion, protein isolation, and virus production; 150 mm for maximum single-vessel cell yield.
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<li data-section-id="sr7dgd" data-start="217" data-end="298">Spheroid culture products, including Spheroid Dishes and Spheroid Forming Units.</li>
<li data-section-id="s6nepr" data-start="300" data-end="358">3D Cell Floater Dishes for 3D cell culture applications.</li>
<li data-section-id="4r7o73" data-start="360" data-end="422" data-is-last-node="">Multi-Insert Dishes for multi-insert culture configurations.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Cell Culture Dishes</h2>
 Diameter and Growth Area by Application 35 mm dishes (growth area approximately 8.8 cm&sup2;, working volume 2 mL) are the standard for primary cell culture, colony counting, clonal selection, and high-resolution phase-contrast microscopy from adherent monolayers, where the small diameter matches the field of view of low-magnification objectives. 60 mm dishes (growth area approximately 21 cm&sup2;, working volume 5 mL) suit transfection experiments (calcium phosphate, lipofection, PEI) and mid-scale protein or RNA harvest. 100 mm dishes (growth area approximately 55 cm&sup2;, working volume 10 mL) are the routine format for cell expansion, large-scale transfection (AAV, lentivirus production), and whole-cell protein or nucleic acid extraction. 150 mm dishes (growth area approximately 148 cm&sup2;, working volume 20&ndash;30 mL) provide maximum cell yield from a single vessel for high-yield protein production, ChIP-seq input material, and large-scale virus production. TC-Treated vs. Non-Treated Dishes TC-treated NEST dishes have vacuum plasma&ndash;modified surfaces (contact angle &lt;10&deg;) supporting adherent mammalian cell attachment, equivalent to TC-treated T-flask surfaces. Non-treated dishes (when available) maintain the hydrophobic PS surface for suspension cell maintenance, organoid culture, and bacteriological applications. Confirm surface treatment from the product label before seeding; TC-treated and non-treated dishes are visually identical. Gripping Ring Option for 100 mm Dishes NEST Scientific 100 mm dishes are available with and without an Easy-Grip gripping loop molded into the dish wall. The gripping ring provides a secure handhold through latex or nitrile gloves in a biosafety cabinet, reducing slip-and-drop contamination events during media changes and trypsin addition for large-batch 100 mm dish workflows. For labs handling &gt;20 dishes per day, gripping ring dishes are a practical quality-of-life improvement. Optical Clarity and Microscopy NEST Scientific cell culture dishes are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene with a flat, distortion-free growth surface, allowing phase-contrast microscopy and standard fluorescence widefield microscopy directly in the dish without cell transfer. Numeric position marks on the dish bottom allow users to re-locate specific fields between imaging sessions. For confocal, TIRF, or super-resolution imaging requiring No. 1.5 coverglass, use glass-bottom dishes or [glass-bottom cell culture plates](mbpinc.net/consumables/cell-culture/cell-culture-plates/glass-bottom-cell-culture-plates) instead. Stackability and Incubator Efficiency NEST Scientific cell culture dishes feature a raised rim geometry and a snap-fit lid that allow stable stacking in a CO₂ incubator. Stacking feet on the lid prevent the lid from sliding and ensure the inner lid face does not contact the dish rim of the dish below &mdash; maintaining sterility of the lid's inner surface during stacking. For high-throughput cell culture labs running &gt;50 dishes simultaneously, dish stackability significantly increases effective incubator shelf utilization. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific cell culture dishes are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 (Class 10,000) cleanrooms. Vacuum plasma TC treatment is verified by water contact angle goniometry per lot (criterion: contact angle &lt;10&deg;). E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶; certified DNase/RNase-free and non-pyrogenic per lot. Flat bottom for distortion-free phase-contrast microscopy; numeric position marks on dish floor. NEST Scientific is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and ISO 11137 certified with FDA registration and CE marking. As of 2026, NEST Scientific dishes in all four sizes are stocked by MBP. 
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TC Treated Dish Specifications

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Dish, Tissue Culture Treated

TC-DISH by Diamond (Globe Scientific) are tissue culture-treated cell culture dishes molded from virgin USP Class VI polystyrene, irradiation-sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶, RNase-free, DNase-free, and non-pyrogenic. Available in five sizes from 35mm (8.5 cm²) to 150mm (143.0 cm²), with lid spacers for CO₂ exchange, stacking rings, and gripping rings on select sizes.

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Dish, Tissue Culture Treated, 35 x 10mm, Sterile, 10/Bag, 500/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Dish, Tissue Culture Treated, 60 x 15mm with Gripping Ring, Sterile, 10/Bag, 500/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Dish, Tissue Culture Treated, 100 x 20mm with Gripping Ring, Sterile, XL Growth Area, 10/Bag, 300/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Dish, Tissue Culture Treated, 100 x 15mm with Gripping Ring, Sterile, 10/Bag, 500/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Dish, Tissue Culture Treated, 150 x 20mm, Sterile, 5/Bag, 100/Case

Cell Culture Flasks

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Cell Culture Flasks?</h2>
 Cell culture flasks (T-flasks) are sterile, rectangular polystyrene vessels with a canted, angled neck designed to house adherent or suspension cell cultures in a CO₂ incubator. They are available in growth surface areas from T25 (25 cm&sup2;) to T225 (225 cm&sup2;), with either tissue culture&ndash;treated (TC-treated) surfaces for adherent cells or non-treated surfaces for suspension and microbial culture. Cap options include vented caps with 0.2 &micro;m hydrophobic membranes for CO₂ gas exchange, and plug seal caps for anaerobic or sealed transport.&nbsp; Choose the flask size based on the number of cells needed for downstream applications: T25 for seed stocks, T75 for routine maintenance, T175 and T225 for scale-up and protein production runs.
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<a href="cell-culture-flasks/treated-cell-culture-flasks" title="Treated Cell Culture Flasks" style="color: #236fa1;">Treated Cell Culture Flasks</a>: Vacuum-plasma modified surfaces that enhance hydrophilic interaction for uniform monolayer formation.
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<a href="cell-culture-flasks/non-treated-cell-culture-flasks" title="Non-Treated Cell Culture Flasks:">Non-Treated Cell Culture Flasks:</a> Naturally hydrophobic polystyrene designed specifically for hybridomas and non-adherent suspension cultures.
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Cell Culture Flasks</h2>
 Size by Growth Area and Working Volume T25 flasks (25 cm&sup2;, working volume 5&ndash;10 mL) are used for seed stocks, small-scale experiments, and initial passages of new cell lines where preservation of limited cells is critical. T75 flasks (75 cm&sup2;, 15&ndash;25 mL) are the routine maintenance format for most adherent cell lines in research settings. T175 flasks (175 cm&sup2;, 35&ndash;50 mL) suit scale-up for protein production, viral vector manufacturing, and high-yield transient transfection. T225 flasks (225 cm&sup2;, 50&ndash;70 mL) provide maximum single-flask growth area before scale-up to multi-layer vessels. TC-Treated vs. Non-Treated Surface TC-treated flasks (vacuum plasma treated, contact angle &lt;10&deg;) are essential for adherent mammalian cell lines &mdash; HeLa, HEK293, CHO (adherent), Vero, A549, NIH 3T3, and primary cells, including fibroblasts, epithelial cells, and endothelial cells. Non-treated flasks maintain the original hydrophobic PS surface, preventing adherent growth &mdash; used for suspension CHO, Jurkat, K562, hematopoietic cells, hybridomas, Sf9/Hi5 insect cells, and bacterial culture. Canted vs. Straight Neck A canted (angled) neck on the flask allows the flask to rest at an angle when standing, keeping the growth surface slightly tilted during feeding and pipetting. This angled geometry improves access for serological pipettes and reduces the risk of contaminating the culture surface during media changes. All NEST Scientific T-flasks use a canted neck design. Cap Type and Gas Exchange Vented caps with 0.2 &micro;m hydrophobic membranes are the standard for CO₂ incubator use. The 0.2 &micro;m pore size blocks microbial contamination while allowing CO₂ and O₂ to equilibrate freely, maintaining medium pH through the bicarbonate buffering system. Plug seal caps isolate the flask from the ambient atmosphere &mdash; used for short-term transport, sealed storage, and anaerobic culture applications. Some protocols require alternating between vent and plug seal during different culture phases. Sterility and Traceability All NEST Scientific cell culture flasks carry E-beam sterilization (ISO 11137 equivalent SAL 10⁻⁶), DNase/RNase-free and pyrogen-free lot certification, batch traceability codes, and are produced under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 quality management. Flasks are individually packaged in peelable Tyvek sleeves or resealable sterile bags. Each flask features two large labeling areas for cell line identification and passage number notation.
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<li>T25: Growth Area: 25 cm&sup2;; Working Volume: 5&ndash;10 mL; Typical Cell Yield (adherent): 5&ndash;8 &times; 10⁶; Best Application: Seed stock, new cell line setup.</li>
<li>T75: Growth Area: 75 cm&sup2;; Working Volume: 15&ndash;25 mL; Typical Cell Yield (adherent): 15&ndash;25 &times; 10⁶; Best Application: Routine passage and maintenance.</li>
<li>T175: Growth Area: 175 cm&sup2;; Working Volume: 35&ndash;50 mL; Typical Cell Yield (adherent): 35&ndash;60 &times; 10⁶; Best Application: Scale-up, transient transfection.</li>
<li>T225: Growth Area: 225 cm&sup2;; Working Volume: 50&ndash;70 mL; Typical Cell Yield (adherent): 50&ndash;80 &times; 10⁶; Best Application: High-yield expansion, virus production.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific cell culture flasks (T25 catalog 707001, T75 catalog 708001, T175 catalog 709001, T225 catalog 710001) are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in an ISO 8 (Class 10,000) cleanroom. Vacuum plasma TC treatment creates a surface contact angle of &lt;10&deg; (hydrophilic) per NEST lot data, verified by water contact angle goniometry. Vented caps contain a hydrophobic 0.2 &micro;m PTFE membrane that passes the USP Particulate Standard for injectable preparations &mdash; confirmed free of fibers and particulates at lot release. Flask footprints are standard for incubator shelf spacing: T25 width 100 mm, T75 width 150 mm, T175/T225 width 167 mm. As of 2026, NEST Scientific flasks are stocked by MBP for same-case reorder by PO. MBP is a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">What are Non-Treated Cell Culture Flasks?</h2>
 Non-treated cell culture flasks are sterile polystyrene T-flasks that retain the original hydrophobic, unmodified surface of the polystyrene substrate &mdash; no plasma, corona, or chemical surface treatment is applied. The hydrophobic surface minimizes cell attachment, making these flasks the correct vessel for cell types that grow in suspension or require minimal surface contact: suspension-adapted CHO, Jurkat, K562, HL-60, hematopoietic progenitors, hybridomas for monoclonal antibody production, insect cell lines (Sf9, Hi5), yeast, and bacteria. NEST Scientific non-treated flasks are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 cleanrooms, E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶, and available in T25, T75, T175, and T225 sizes with vented (0.2 &micro;m PTFE membrane) or plug seal caps. 
Use non-treated flasks exclusively for cell types that do not require surface attachment; placing adherent mammalian cell lines in a non-treated flask causes cell death within 24&ndash;48 hours. 
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Suspension-Optimized Surface, like naturally hydrophobic polystyrene, ensures cells remain in suspension without surface interference.
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Scalable Formats precision-engineered in T25, T75, T175, and T225 sizes to fit various research scales.
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Aseptic Security with certified RNase-, DNase-, and Pyrogen-free to maintain the highest purity standards.
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Ergonomic Access with angled neck design facilitates seamless pipette access and reduces the risk of contamination during media changes.
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<h2 dir="ltr">How to Choose Non-Treated Cell Culture Flasks</h2>
 Application: Suspension Mammalian Cells Suspension-adapted cell lines &mdash; CHO-S, HEK293-F, Expi293, and HEK293-EBNA variants used in transient transfection &mdash; require non-treated flasks for static suspension culture between spinner flask passages or when the scale is too small for orbital shaker flasks. Cells must be agitated (shaken, pipetted, or rocked) periodically to prevent settling when in static non-treated flasks with volumes &gt;5 mL. Application: Hematopoietic and Immune Cells Non-adherent hematopoietic cell lines (Jurkat T-cells, K562 erythroleukemia, HL-60 promyelocytes, Raji B-cells) and primary hematopoietic cells (peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), bone marrow progenitors) must be cultured in non-treated vessels. TC-treated surfaces activate integrin signaling in hematopoietic cells, inducing undesired differentiation and stress responses. Application: Hybridoma Culture Hybridoma cells for monoclonal antibody (mAb) production are non-adherent B-cell fusions that grow as suspension cultures. Non-treated T75 and T225 flasks, combined with HT-supplemented DMEM/HAT medium, are the standard vessels for hybridoma selection and expansion. Scale-up from T225 non-treated flasks typically progresses to spinner or hollow-fiber bioreactors. Application: Insect Cells Sf9 (Spodoptera frugiperda) and Hi5 (Trichoplusia ni) insect cells used in baculovirus expression vector systems (BEVS) require non-treated polystyrene for monolayer culture. On TC-treated surfaces, Sf9 cells attach so strongly that they are difficult to recover. Non-treated flasks allow Sf9 to loosely adhere and detach easily with tapping, or to grow as a loosely attached monolayer that tolerates trypsin-free passaging. Application: Microbial Culture Non-treated polystyrene T-flasks with plug seal caps can serve as culture vessels for E. coli, Bacillus subtilis, yeast (S. cerevisiae, P. pastoris), and other microorganisms where the large surface area per volume is needed, and standard Erlenmeyer flask orbital shaking is unavailable. Ventilated caps support aerobic culture; confirm that the vented 0.2 &micro;m membrane is compatible with your aeration requirements. Cap Selection for Non-Treated Flasks Vented caps (0.2 &micro;m PTFE membrane) are standard for suspension cultures in a CO₂ incubator. For microbial aerobic culture without a CO₂ incubator, vented caps with 0.2 &micro;m pore still provide adequate aeration. Plug seal caps are used for anaerobic culture, transport, and short-term storage.
<h2> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific non-treated cell culture flasks are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene with no surface modification. Contact angle of non-treated PS surface is approximately 75&ndash;90&deg; (hydrophobic), confirmed by water contact angle measurement per NEST lot QC data. E-beam sterilized in ISO 8 cleanrooms to SAL 10⁻⁶; DNase-free, RNase-free, and non-pyrogenic per lot certificate. Vented caps use a 0.2 &micro;m hydrophobic PTFE membrane. As of 2026, NEST Scientific non-treated flasks are stocked by MBP in all four sizes (T25, T75, T175, T225) with vented and plug seal options, in case quantities for PO-based institutional ordering. MBP is a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. 
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Non-Treated Cell Culture Flasks

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Non-Treated Flask Specifications

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Non-treated

TC-FLSK-25-V-NT by Globe Scientific is a Diamond SureGro™ non-treated cell culture flask with white vented cap, sterile, RNase-free, DNase-free, and non-pyrogenic, designed for suspension cell culture in CO₂ incubators. Non-treated polystyrene surface prevents cell attachment for hybridoma, lymphocyte, and other non-adherent line propagation. For research use only. Available from MBP, Houston TX.

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Non-treated, 50mL, Vent Cap, Sterile, 10/Bag, 200/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Non-treated, 250mL, Vent Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 100/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Non-treated, 600mL, Vent Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 40/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Non-treated, 850mL, Vent Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 25/Case

<h2 dir="ltr">What are TC-Treated Cell Culture Flasks?</h2>
 Tissue culture&ndash;treated (TC-treated) cell culture flasks are sterile polystyrene T-flasks whose inner growth surface has been modified by vacuum plasma treatment to introduce negatively charged, oxygen-containing functional groups (carboxyl, carbonyl, hydroxyl) that reduce the water contact angle from ~75&ndash;90&deg; (hydrophobic, untreated PS) to below 10&deg; (hydrophilic). This surface modification directly promotes cell attachment, spreading, and cytoskeletal organization in adherent mammalian cell lines. Without TC treatment, virtually all primary mammalian cells and established adherent lines, including HeLa, HEK293 (adherent), CHO-K1, Vero, A549, NIH 3T3, MDCK, and primary fibroblasts, fail to attach and undergo anoikis within 24&ndash;48 hours. TC-treated flasks are the correct default for any adherent mammalian cell line unless the experimental protocol explicitly specifies non-treated or specialized surfaces (ultra-low attachment, poly-D-lysine, collagen I).
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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TC-Treated Surfaces: Vacuum-plasma modified polystyrene for maximum cellular adhesion and uniform growth kinetics.
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Gas Exchange Efficiency: Vented caps with 0.22&micro;m hydrophobic membranes ensure sterile CO2 exchange while preventing contamination.
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Scalable Geometry: Available in T25, T75, T175, and T225 formats to support both routine maintenance and high-yield production.
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Advanced Ergonomics: The angled neck design facilitates complete access for cell scrapers and serological pipettes, minimizing media waste.
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Optical Excellence: USP Class VI high-clarity material provides distortion-free microscopy for precise monitoring.
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Certified Purity: Validated RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen-free to ensure experimental data integrity.
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose TC-Treated Cell Culture Flasks</h2>
 Size by Growth Area and Workflow Stage T25 (25 cm&sup2;, 5&ndash;10 mL): seed stocks, low-passage critical cell lines, newly thawed cells, and experiments requiring fewer than ~8 &times; 10⁶ cells. T75 (75 cm&sup2;, 15&ndash;25 mL): the standard research-lab flask for routine weekly passage of most adherent cell lines; the most commonly stocked format. T175 (175 cm&sup2;, 35&ndash;50 mL): scale-up for transient transfection (lipofection, calcium phosphate, PEI), viral vector production (lentivirus, AAV), and protein expression experiments requiring 35&ndash;60 &times; 10⁶ adherent cells per flask. T225 (225 cm&sup2;, 50&ndash;70 mL): maximum single-flask density before transitioning to multi-layer BioFactory vessels; used for large-scale CHO adherent culture and high-yield antibody or virus production runs. Vented vs. Plug Seal Cap Vented caps with a 0.2 &micro;m hydrophobic PTFE membrane allow free CO₂/O₂ gas exchange &mdash; mandatory for cells buffered by the bicarbonate/CO₂ system in a CO₂ incubator (typically 5&ndash;10% CO₂). Plug seal caps create a sealed environment; use them for short-term transport between incubators, for HEPES-buffered media that do not require CO₂, or for anaerobic culture. Using a plug seal cap in a standard CO₂ incubator blocks gas exchange and acidifies the medium within 2&ndash;4 hours. Straight vs. Canted Neck Straight-neck flasks are the traditional geometry; canted (angled) neck flasks tilt the growth surface away from the neck, improving pipette access during media changes and cell harvesting. NEST Scientific uses a canted neck design across all flask sizes. Confirm your biosafety cabinet arm reach and pipette length before committing to one geometry in bulk. Lot-to-Lot Consistency For long-running experiments, drug screening, or validated bioprocess workflows, lot-to-lot TC treatment consistency is critical. NEST Scientific verifies contact angle on each manufacturing lot. Switching the flask lots mid-experiment can alter cell attachment density, proliferation rate, and morphology. Order sufficient flasks from a single lot for the duration of a defined experimental series. Cells That Require TC-Treated Surfaces HeLa, A549, Vero (BSC-1), HEK293 (adherent), CHO-K1 (monolayer), MDCK, NIH 3T3, MCF-7, U2OS, PC-3, HepG2, primary dermal fibroblasts, primary endothelial cells, primary epithelial cells, and most primary culture preparations require TC-treated surfaces. Cells that must NOT be cultured on TC-treated surfaces include Jurkat, K562, HL-60, suspension CHO-S, hybridomas, Sf9/Hi5 insect cells, and hematopoietic progenitor cells &mdash; use non-treated flasks for all of these. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context </h2>
 NEST Scientific TC-treated flasks are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 (Class 10,000) cleanrooms. Vacuum plasma TC treatment is verified by water contact angle goniometry per manufacturing lot; contact angle &lt;10&deg; is the release criterion. E-beam sterilization achieves SAL 10⁻⁶; flasks are DNase/RNase-free and non-pyrogenic per lot certificate. Vented cap 0.2 &micro;m PTFE hydrophobic membrane is certified free of particles per USP Particulate Standard. Flask footprint dimensions comply with standard CO₂ incubator shelf spacing: T25 (100 mm width), T75 (150 mm), T175/T225 (167 mm). Double-layered Tyvek packaging maintains sterility until the point of use. NEST Scientific holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and ISO 11137 certifications, and has FDA registration and CE marking. As of 2026, MBP is a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Treated Cell Culture Flasks

TC Treated Flask Specifications

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated

Diamond SureGro™ Cell Culture Flasks TC Treated (TC-FLSK-V) – tissue-culture-treated polystyrene flasks with enhanced SureGro™ surface for superior cell attachment and monolayer formation. Available in T-25, T-75, T-150, and T-175 sizes. Vented cap with hydrophobic membrane. Gamma-irradiated, sterile, non-cytotoxic, non-pyrogenic, DNase/RNase-free. Angled neck, optically clear base. Labcon.

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 25cm2, Vent Cap, Sterile, 10/Bag, 200/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 75cm2, Vent Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 100/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 182cm2, Vent Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 40/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 225cm2, Vent Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 25/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 25cm2, Plug Cap, Sterile, 10/Bag, 200/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 75cm2, Plug Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 100/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 182cm2, Plug Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 40/Case

Diamond SureGro Cell Culture Flask, Tissue Culture Treated, 225cm2, Plug Cap, Sterile, 5/Bag, 25/Case

Cell Culture Plates

<h2 class="p2"> What are Cell Culture Plates?</h2>
 Cell culture plates are sterile, single-use polystyrene multi-well vessels used to grow, treat, and analyze cells in parallel across multiple conditions in a single vessel. All formats are E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶, certified DNase/RNase-free and non-pyrogenic, and individually wrapped in peelable film. Choose TC-treated flat-bottom plates for adherent mammalian cell culture, assays, and transfection; choose non-treated plates for suspension, hematopoietic, and hybridoma cells; choose glass-bottom plates for live-cell confocal and high-resolution fluorescence imaging.
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<h2 class="p1">What you will find:</h2>
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<li data-section-id="1rzg2e5" data-start="0" data-end="138"><a href="cell-culture-plates/non-treated-cell-culture-plates">Non-Treated Cell Culture Plates:</a> Designed for suspension cultures and non-adherent cell lines where cell attachment is not required.</li>
<li data-section-id="1f2n3q2" data-start="140" data-end="295"><a href="cell-culture-plates/treated-cell-culture-plates">Treated Cell Culture Plates:</a> Tissue-culture-treated surface promotes reliable attachment and growth of adherent cells for routine culture and assays.</li>
<li data-section-id="1dji5w9" data-start="297" data-end="442" data-is-last-node=""><a href="cell-culture-plates/glass-bottom-cell-culture-plates">Glass Bottom Cell Culture Plates:</a> Glass-bottom wells provide superior optical clarity for high-resolution microscopy and live-cell imaging.</li>
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<h2 class="p2">How to Choose Cell Culture Plates</h2>
 Well Count by Application Scale 6-well plates (9.4 cm&sup2;/well) are the standard for transfection, siRNA knockdown, Western blot sample preparation, luciferase reporter assays, and colony counting &mdash; any protocol that requires &ge;5 &times; 10⁶ cells per condition. 12-well plates (3.8 cm&sup2;/well) support medium-scale culture for ELISA lysate preparation, flow cytometry staining, and viral infection studies. 24-well plates (1.9 cm&sup2;/well) are versatile for drug dose-response at medium throughput, primary cell culture, and viral plaque assays. 48-well plates (0.95 cm&sup2;/well) bridge 24-well and 96-well scale for intermediate throughput experiments. 96-well plates (0.32 cm&sup2;/well) are the workhorse for high-throughput cell viability (MTS, MTT, CCK-8), cytotoxicity, ELISA, reporter gene, and compound screening assays. 384-well plates are used for ultra-high-throughput screening (HTS), where reagent cost per well drives miniaturization. TC-Treated vs. Non-Treated vs. Glass Bottom TC-treated (vacuum plasma&ndash;treated, contact angle &lt;10&deg;) flat-bottom plates support adherent mammalian cell monolayer formation &mdash; required for HeLa, HEK293 (adherent), CHO-K1, Vero, A549, MCF-7, and primary cells. Non-treated plates maintain a hydrophobic surface that prevents attachment &mdash; used for suspension cell lines (Jurkat, K562, HL-60), hybridoma culture, and spheroid/organoid formation in U-bottom wells. Glass-bottom plates combine a polystyrene plate body with a borosilicate coverglass floor (0.16&ndash;0.19 mm thickness), matching the No. 1.5 coverglass standard required for confocal, TIRF, and super-resolution microscopy. Flat vs. Round (U) vs. V-Bottom Well Geometry Flat-bottom wells provide a flat imaging surface for phase-contrast and fluorescence microscopy, uniform cell monolayer coverage, and reliable OD measurements in plate readers. Round (U)-bottom wells concentrate cells and particles to the well centre by gravity &mdash; used for rosette assays, hemagglutination inhibition (HAI), and hanging-drop spheroid culture. V-bottom wells have a sharp vertex that pellets cells tightly for wash steps in flow cytometry and immunophenotyping panels. Plate Lid and Evaporation Management NEST Scientific cell culture plates ship with a clear polystyrene lid. For high-throughput assays running 72&ndash;96 hours, edge-well evaporation in 96-well and 384-well formats can introduce artefacts; NEST Low Evaporation EDGE plates have an inter-wall design that reduces edge-well evaporation by maintaining humidity in the peripheral wells during long incubations. 
<h2 class="p2"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific cell culture plates are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 (Class 10,000) cleanrooms. TC treatment uses vacuum plasma technology; the lot-release criterion is contact angle &lt;10&deg;. All plates conform to ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 through 4-2004 footprint and well-position standards (SBS format), ensuring compatibility with automated liquid handling platforms, plate readers, and automated incubators. E-beam sterilization to SAL 10⁻⁶. Plates are individually wrapped in peelable Tyvek-equivalent film for GMP cleanroom entry; lids are attached. Alphanumeric well markings (A&ndash;H rows, 1&ndash;12 columns for 96-well) are standard across all formats. NEST Scientific is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certified with FDA registration. As of 2026, MBP is a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. 
Pick your format, culture your cells, and get consistent results every time. <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact MBP </a>and get a tailored quote today!

<h2 class="p1"> What are Non-Treated Cell Culture Plates?</h2>
 Non-treated cell culture plates are sterile, single-use multi-well polystyrene plates whose well surfaces retain the original hydrophobic, unmodified polystyrene character &mdash; no plasma, corona, or chemical treatment is applied. The hydrophobic surface (contact angle ~75&ndash;90&deg;) prevents cell attachment, making these plates the correct choice for suspension cell lines, hematopoietic cells, hybridoma culture, spheroid and organoid formation, and any experiment where surface adhesion would alter the cell phenotype or experimental readout. Non-treated plates are the correct default for all suspension-growing cell lines and for any 3D culture format &mdash; spheroids, organoids, embryoid bodies &mdash; where surface attachment is undesired.
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<li>6, 12, 24, 48, and 96 well formats for different workflows</li>
<li>Untreated surfaces with no coating or modification</li>
<li>Clear plates for easy observation and monitoring</li>
<li>Uniform wells for consistent sample handling</li>
<li>Sterile options to maintain clean conditions</li>
<li>Lids designed to reduce contamination and evaporation</li>
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<h2 class="p1"> How to Choose Non-Treated Cell Culture Plates</h2>
 Suspension Cell Lines Requiring Non-Treated Plates Non-treated flat-bottom plates support maintenance and assays for Jurkat T-cells, K562 erythroleukemia, HL-60 promyelocytes, Raji B-cells, THP-1 monocytes, MOLM-13, and Daudi cells. Primary hematopoietic cells &mdash; PBMCs, CD34⁺ progenitors, NK cells, and bone marrow isolates &mdash; require non-treated surfaces to prevent integrin-triggered differentiation signals from TC-treated polystyrene. For hybridoma culture during HAT selection, non-treated 96-well U-bottom plates are the standard format. U-Bottom vs. Flat-Bottom for Non-Treated Plates Non-treated flat-bottom plates are the standard for suspension cell viability assays, cytotoxicity screens, and ELISA from non-adherent lysates, where wells need a uniform optical path and a flat imaging surface. Non-treated U-bottom 96-well plates concentrate non-adherent cells to the well center by gravity, producing cell pellets that are easier to aspirate during wash steps &mdash; essential for immunophenotyping panels with multiple antibody labeling and wash cycles before flow cytometry. Spheroid and 3D Culture in Non-Treated Plates Non-treated round-bottom (U-bottom) 96-well plates are widely used for hanging-drop spheroid formation and gravity-aggregated tumor spheroid culture. The hydrophobic, non-adhesive well surface combined with U-bottom geometry causes cells to aggregate at the well vertex by gravity, forming compact spheroids over 24&ndash;72 hours without scaffolding. Spheroids formed in non-treated U-bottom 96-well plates are directly measurable in the plate using a plate reader or confocal microscope with an appropriate working distance. Assay Compatibility Non-treated plates are fully compatible with cell viability reagents (CellTiter-Glo, CellTiter-Aqueous MTS, PrestoBlue), cytokine ELISA from cell supernatants, luciferase reporter assays from suspension-cell lysates, and flow cytometry sample preparation. For assays requiring a flat optical surface with minimal well-to-well distance variation, flat-bottom non-treated plates are preferred over U-bottom. Sterility and Purity Grade NEST Scientific non-treated plates are E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶, certified DNase/RNase-free, non-pyrogenic, and individually wrapped in peelable sterile film. They are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 cleanrooms under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 quality management. No additional surface chemistry or coating is applied; the non-treated specification is confirmed by water contact angle measurement per NEST lot release protocol. 
<h2 class="p1"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific non-treated plates are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 cleanrooms; the non-treated well surface has a water contact angle of ~75&ndash;90&deg; (hydrophobic) confirmed per lot release. All plates conform to ANSI/SLAS SBS footprint standards (127.76 &times; 85.48 mm), ensuring compatibility with automated liquid handlers and plate readers. Alphanumeric well coordinates are printed on all plates &ge;12-well format. Package box double functions as a reagent reservoir for multi-channel pipette operations per NEST design. As of 2026, NEST Scientific non-treated plates in all core formats are stocked by MBP. 
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Use non-treated plates when you want full control over how your cells interact with the surface. Keep conditions simple. Keep results predictable. <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team</a> now to get a tailored quote.

Non-Treated Cell Culture Plates

Non-Treated Plate Specifications

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 96 Well, Round Bottom, Non-treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond® SureGro™ Multiple Well Plates provide flat, consistent surfaces for easy cell viewing and imaging. Available in TC-treated and non-treated options, they offer various well configurations for both adherent and suspension cultures. Designed with raised rims and secure lids to limit evaporation and reduce cross-contamination, these plates are RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free, made from virgin USP Class VI polystyrene, and irradiated to ensure sterility.

<h2 class="p2">What are TC-Treated Cell Culture Plates?</h2>
 TC-treated (tissue culture&ndash;treated) cell culture plates are sterile, single-use multi-well polystyrene plates whose well surfaces have been modified by vacuum plasma treatment to introduce negatively charged oxygen-containing groups (carboxyl, carbonyl, hydroxyl), reducing the water contact angle from ~75&ndash;90&deg; (untreated PS) to below 10&deg; (hydrophilic). This surface modification directly enables attachment, spreading, and monolayer formation of adherent mammalian cell lines. TC-treated plates are the default format for all adherent mammalian cultures, cell-based assays, ELISA preparation, compound cytotoxicity screening, transfection, and gene expression studies.&nbsp; 
<h2 class="p1">What you will find:</h2>
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&bull; 6, 12, 24, 48, and 96 well formats for different workflows &bull; Tissue-culture-treated surfaces for reliable cell attachment &bull; Clear plates for easy monitoring under the microscope &bull; Uniform wells for consistent seeding and growth &bull; Sterile options to maintain clean conditions &bull; Lids designed to reduce contamination and evaporation
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<h2 class="p2">How to Choose TC-Treated Cell Culture Plates</h2>
 Well Format by Cell Number and Assay Type 6-well TC-treated plates (9.4 cm&sup2;/well) are the standard for Western blot preparation, siRNA transfection, viral infection, protein overexpression, and colony-forming unit (CFU) assays requiring &ge;3 &times; 10⁶ cells per condition. 12-well plates (3.8 cm&sup2;/well) suit medium-scale reporter assays, luciferase quantification, and ELISA from cell lysate. 24-well plates (1.9 cm&sup2;/well) are versatile for cytotoxicity dose-response in 4&ndash;6 conditions per plate, primary cell experiments, and viral plaque assays. 96-well flat-bottom TC-treated plates (0.32 cm&sup2;/well) are the universal format for cell viability (MTS, MTT, CCK-8), compound screening, ELISA, reporter gene assays, and qPCR lysate preparation across 8&ndash;12 concentrations with triplicate wells. 384-well plates reduce reagent cost per compound for HTS drug discovery programs. Lot-to-Lot TC Treatment Consistency For longitudinal drug screening, biomarker validation, or multi-site studies, lot-to-lot variation in TC treatment can alter cell attachment density, proliferation rate, and assay Z-factor. NEST Scientific verifies vacuum plasma treatment by water contact angle goniometry on each manufacturing lot; the release criterion is contact angle &lt;10&deg;. Request lot certificates when adopting TC-treated plates for GLP- or GMP-regulated assay workflows. Low-Evaporation EDGE Plates For 96-well dose-response assays running 72&ndash;96 hours, peripheral (edge) well evaporation can increase medium osmolality in the outer ring by 10&ndash;20% versus inner wells, introducing a systematic bias in IC50 determinations. NEST Low Evaporation EDGE 96-well TC-treated plates use an internal well ridge design that reduces edge-well evaporation during extended incubations. Use EDGE plates for any dose-response study where incubation time exceeds 48 hours. Cell Line Compatibility TC-treated NEST plates support attachment and monolayer culture of: HeLa (cervical), HEK293 (adherent), A549 (lung), MCF-7 (breast), U2OS (bone), CHO-K1 (ovary, adherent), Vero (kidney), MDCK (canine kidney), NIH 3T3 (mouse fibroblast), MRC-5, 2BS, 293T, L-929, and standard primary cultures including dermal fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and epithelial cells. Do NOT use TC-treated plates for Jurkat, K562, HL-60, suspension CHO-S, hybridomas, Sf9, Hi5, or any non-adherent cell line. Plate Reader and Automation Compatibility NEST Scientific TC-treated 96-well flat plates are compatible with all common microplate readers (BioTek Synergy H1, Molecular Devices SpectraMax i3x, PerkinElmer EnVision, BMG Labtech CLARIOstar) for absorbance, fluorescence intensity, and luminescence detection. Plates conform to ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 through 4-2004 SBS dimensions for automated liquid handlers (Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR, Beckman Coulter Biomek i7). 
<h2 class="p2"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific TC-treated cell culture plates are manufactured from 100% virgin polystyrene in ISO 8 cleanrooms. Vacuum plasma TC treatment is verified by water contact angle goniometry; the lot release criterion: contact angle &lt;10&deg;. Plates conform to ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 through 4-2004 SBS footprint. E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶; DNase/RNase-free, non-pyrogenic per lot certificate. Clear polystyrene lids included; individually wrapped in peelable film. Alphanumeric well coordinates on all &ge;12-well formats. NEST Scientific is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certified with FDA registration. As of 2026, NEST Scientific TC-treated plates across all core well formats (6- through 384-well) are stocked by MBP. 
Use treated plates when attachment drives your results. <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team</a> today to get reliable plates for keeping your cells anchored, healthy, and consistent across every well.&nbsp;

Treated Cell Culture Plates

TC Treated Plate Specifications

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 96 Well, Round Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond® SureGro™ Multiple Well Plates offer flat, consistent surfaces for cell viewing and imaging, with both TC-treated and non-treated options. Designed for adherent and suspension cell cultures, they feature raised rims and single-direction lids to minimize evaporation and cross-contamination. The plates are made from virgin USP Class VI polystyrene, sterilized by irradiation, and are RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free.

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, Flat Bottom, Non Treated

TC-PLT-6-NT by Diamond&#174; is a flat-bottom, non-treated (non-TC) multi-well cell culture plate in virgin USP Class VI polystyrene, sterilized by irradiation. Certified RNase-free, DNase-free, and pyrogen-free. The non-treated surface supports suspension cell cultures, spheroid formation, and non-adherent cell-based assays. Available in 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, and 96-well formats. Includes secure lid with raised well rims. Order at mbpinc.net or email customerservice@mbpinc.net.

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 6 Well, Flat Bottom, Non-treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 12 Well, Flat Bottom, Non-treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 24 Well, Flat Bottom, Non-treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 48 Well, Flat Bottom, Non-treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 96 Well, Flat Bottom, Non-treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated

TC-PLT-6 by Globe Scientific is the Diamond SureGro 6-Well Plate, flat bottom, tissue culture treated, irradiation sterilized, individually wrapped, 50 plates per box. Made from virgin USP Class VI polystyrene with RNase-free, DNase-free, and pyrogen-free certification, it is designed for adherent mammalian cell culture, transfection, and cell-based assays.

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 6 Well, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 12 Well, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 24 Well, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 48 Well, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 96 Well, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Diamond SureGro Multiple Well Plate, 384 Well, Flat Bottom, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Individually Wrapped, 100/Cs

Color Coded

<h2 data-section-id="nkwuob" data-start="0" data-end="42">What Are Color-Coded Microscope Slides?</h2>
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Color-coded microscope slides are standard 25 &times; 75 mm glass slides with a permanently tinted frosted end in a specific color, such as blue, green, pink, yellow, white, or orange at MBP. Additional colors, including aqua, red, and lavender, are also available in the Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass range. The color is embedded directly into the frosted-end material, making it chemically resistant and stable through common histology processing steps such as alcohol dehydration, xylene clearing, and aqueous staining.
These slides are used to improve workflow organization by preventing sample mix-ups and allowing rapid visual identification of specimen batches, tissue types, or staining runs.
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Blue frosted slides for routine histology and clear clerical marking.
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Green chemical-resistant surfaces for specialized staining protocols.
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Pink high-visibility ends for rapid sorting in pathology departments.
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Yellow durable glass for consistent labeling in cytology applications.
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White standardized surfaces for high-contrast pencil or ink marking.
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Orange distinctive coding for specialized research batches and trials.
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<h2 data-section-id="z8hs4e" data-start="748" data-end="794">How to Choose Color-Coded Microscope Slides</h2>
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Frosted End: Standard vs Color-Coded
Standard frosted-end slides provide a plain writable surface for pencil or marker labeling. Color-coded frosted slides add a visible color layer on the frosted end, making it easier to identify samples from a distance or during high-throughput workflow conditions such as staining or sorting. Both versions are supplied as Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass slides, pre-cleaned and ready to use.
Workflow-Based Color Assignment
Colors can be assigned based on laboratory workflow requirements, such as separating tissue types, patient batches, or staining protocols. For example, some laboratories use blue for routine H&amp;E cases, yellow for cytology specimens, and pink for special stains. The key requirement is consistency&mdash;once a color is assigned to a category, it should remain fixed to avoid identification errors. In high-volume labs processing large numbers of slides per day, color coding significantly reduces manual sorting time compared with reading individual labels.
Glass Quality and Physical Specifications
All MBP color-coded slides are manufactured from Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. They are supplied pre-cleaned and require no additional washing before use. Standard dimensions are 25 &times; 75 mm with approximately 1 mm thickness. Edge options include 90&deg; ground edges or 45&deg; beveled safety corners depending on handling preference and safety requirements.
Packaging and Ordering
Color-coded microscope slides are typically packaged in boxes of 72 slides. Case quantities are available for institutional and high-volume laboratory purchasing. Because availability may vary by color, labs are advised to confirm stock before placing bulk or purchase order (PO) requests.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3234" data-end="3259">Specifications Context</h2>
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Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass color-coded slides are manufactured from optical-quality glass and designed for durability across full histology processing workflows. The colored frosted end remains stable during exposure to xylene, alcohols, and staining reagents, ensuring long-term label integrity. Additional colors such as aqua, red, and lavender may be available depending on current stock&mdash;labs should confirm availability with MBP before ordering.
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