Name: Microscope Slides, Glass, Frosted Ends, 3" X 1", 72 Pack
Brand: United Scientific
SKU: MSLF01
Price: 8.20 USD
Availability: InStock

<h2>What Are Frosted Microscope Slides?</h2>
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Frosted microscope slides are standard 25 &times; 75 mm glass slides with a matte-finished frosted area at one or both ends. This frosted section serves as a durable labeling surface that can be written on using pencil, permanent marker, barcode labels, or compatible printing systems.
These slides are commonly used in histology, pathology, cytology, and research laboratories where long-lasting specimen identification is required throughout staining, dehydration, and mounting processes.
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<h2>What you will find:</h2>
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<li>Single frosted slides &ndash; with one labeled end for standard specimen identification</li>
<li>Double frosted slides &ndash; with labeling areas on both ends for dual identification workflows</li>
<li>Pre-cleaned slides &ndash; ready for immediate laboratory use</li>
<li>Chemical-resistant frosted slides &ndash; suitable for exposure to common laboratory reagents</li>
<li>Ground edge slides &ndash; with 90&deg; edges for standard handling and compatibility</li>
<li>Beveled edge slides &ndash; with safety corners for reduced handling risk and automation compatibility</li>
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<h2>How to Choose Frosted Microscope Slides</h2>
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Single-Frosted vs Double-Frosted Single-frosted slides provide a labeling area on one end and are suitable for routine laboratory identification. Double-frosted slides offer labeling space on both ends, making them useful for automated workflows or multi-step processing where dual labeling is required.
Standard vs Color-Coded Frosted Slides Standard frosted slides include a plain white or matte labeling area. Color-coded frosted slides add visual organization to help distinguish between sample types, workflows, or departments.
Edge Style: Ground vs Beveled Ground-edge slides are commonly used in standard laboratory workflows and fit most slide racks. Beveled-edge slides reduce the risk of cuts and are preferred in high-throughput or automated environments.
Packaging Options Slides are typically supplied in boxes of 72, with bulk case packaging available for high-volume laboratories to support continuous workflow efficiency.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Frosted microscope slides are manufactured in the standard 25 &times; 75 mm format with consistent thickness for compatibility with common slide racks and staining systems. The frosted surface is designed to remain legible throughout routine laboratory procedures including staining, solvent exposure, and mounting.
Available in single-frosted, double-frosted, ground-edge, and beveled-edge configurations, these slides support a wide range of laboratory applications in clinical diagnostics and research environments.
As of June 2026, MBP supplies a full range of frosted microscope slides for laboratory use, with bulk ordering and institutional support available. <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team</a> for pricing and availability.

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Microscope Slides, Glass, Frosted Ends, 3" X 1", 72 Pack

United Scientific® Microscope Slides, Glass, Frosted Ends by United Scientific is a pack of 72 pre-cleaned glass slides measuring 75 mm x 25 mm and 1 mm to 1.3 mm thick, with ground edges and one frosted end for pencil or marker labeling. The frosted end keeps sample IDs on the slide through staining and storage. Used by biology teachers, students and lab staff for smears, wet mounts and stained preparations.