Nalgene fluoropolymer lab bottles are the ultimate plastic bottle for lab applications. They exhibit outstanding resistance to virtually all chemicals, retain their flexible, shatterproof properties down to liquid nitrogen temperatures, and are usable to temperatures over 200°C. They can be rigorously cleaned in boiling nitric acid and are guaranteed leakproof. FEP and PFA bottles feature inert, lubricious surfaces, which protect solution integrity and allow you to recover every drop of your most precious solutions. Ideal for trace metals analysis and applications involving organic solvents.
PFA and FEP bottles are made only from high quality laboratory grade resin materials that comply with a number of regulatory specifications. For regulatory claims and certifications applicable to specific Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles, please contact Nalgene Regulatory Support.
For help selecting the Nalgene bottle that's perfect for your lab applications, use our online selection guide. For personal assistance, contact the Nalgene Technical Support..
| Narrow Mouth Round FEP Bottle (1600-series) | Wide Mouth Round FEP Bottle (2100-series) | Large Wide Mouth Round FEP Bottle (2101-series) | Narrow Mouth Round PFA Bottle (1630-series) |
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| FEP bottle ETFE closure | FEP bottle ETFE closure | FEP bottle PFA-lined PP closure | PFA bottle PFA closure |
| Hazy white translucent | Hazy white translucent | Hazy white translucent | Hazy white translucent |
| 30mL–2L | 125ml–1L | 2.2L | 30mL–1L |
| Leakproof* | Leakproof* | Leakproof* | Leakproof* |
| Temp range -270oC to 150oC | temp range -270oC to 150oC | temp range -270oC to 150oC | temp range -270oC to 250oC |
| Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
| FEP complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1550 for food use | FEP complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1550 for food use | FEP complies with Part 21 CFR 177.1550 for food use | No food use compliance |
| BPA-Free | BPA-Free | BPA-Free | BPA-Free |
| Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free |
General chemical compatibility
| Narrow Mouth Round FEP Bottle (1600-series) | Wide Mouth Round FEP Bottle (2100-series) | Large Wide Mouth Round FEP Bottle (2101-series) | Narrow Mouth Round PFA Bottle (1630-series) | |
| Acids, dilute or weak | E | E | E | E |
| Acids^ strong, concentrated | E | E | E | E |
| Alcohols, aliphatic | E | E | E | E |
| Aldehydes | E | E | E | E |
| Bases/alkali | E | E | E | E |
| Esters | E | E | E | E |
| Hydrocarbons, aliphatic | E | E | E | E |
| Hydrocarbons, aromatic | E | E | E | E |
| Hydrocarbons, halogenated | E | E | E | E |
| Ketones, aromatic | E | E | E | E |
| Oxidizing agents, strong | E | E | E | E |
For a more detailed chemical resistance guide by chemical and application temperature, please refer to Chemical resistance guide or request a printed poster for your lab or contact Nalgene Technical Support.
| E | No damage after 30 days constant exposure at 20 oC. |
| G | Little or no damage after 30 days constant exposure at 20oC. |
| F | Some effect after 7 days constant exposure at 20oC. |
| N | Not recommended. Immediate damage may occur. |
*The term “leakproof” applies to Thermo Scientific Nalgene products that meet the following criteria: a) Bottle/flask/funnel closure systems with closures smaller than 100mm, after they are filled with water, inverted, withstand air pressure of 2psig for 2 minutes, and no water escapes;. b) Bottle/funnel/flask closure systems of larger than 100mm after they are filled with water, inverted for 15 minutes, and no water escapes. Note: these tests, using other liquids, may not yield the same results. To ensure safe usage, customers are advised to test Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles and closures under conditions of their planned applications. Thermo Scientific Nalgene products are leakproof at ambient temperature and pressure when used with their Nalgene closures.
^Except for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong."
Technical support
For assistance choosing products appropriate for your application, please speak with a Nalgene Technical Support Representative by phone at +1.585.586.8800 or (1.800.625.4327 US toll free), or email your request to
technicalsupport@thermofisher.com.
In Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom please contact technical support by phone at +800 1234 9696 (toll free) or +49.6184.90.6321, or email your request to techsupport.labproducts.eu@thermofisher.com.
Regulatory Support: For regulatory documentation of product or material claims, please contact Nalgene Regulatory Support at RocRegSupport@thermofisher.com
Resources
- Break the Glass Habit Brochure
- Bottle and Carboy Selection Guide
- Plastic Properties Reference Magnet
- Plastic Labware Chemical Resistance Wall Poster