A. Glass cylinder B. Plastic cylinder
Plastic versus glass
Nalgene plastic cylinders don't form a meniscus like glass cylinders do. You can read the liquid level straight across the graduation line. Avoid confusion and errors by using plastic instead of glass.
Which graduated cylinders are right for you?
| Nalgene PPCO ASTM Class B Graduated Cylinders | Nalgene PMP ASTM Class B Graduated Cylinders | Nalgene PPCO Economy Cylinders | Nalgene PMP Economy Cylinders | Nalgene PFA Fluoropolymer Cylinder | Nalgene Double Scale Pharmaceutical Graduates |
| Certified lab quality, milky white cylinder with blue base | Certified lab quality, clear cylinder with blue base* | Lower cost, milky white graduated cylinder | Lower cost, clear graduated cylinder | Extraordinary chemical resistance, chemically inert | Pharmacist's choice |
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| Guaranteed accuracy | Guaranteed accuracy with visual clarity* | Tight budget, general purpose | Tight budget, visual clarity | Aggressive and reactive chemicals | Pharmaceutical compounding, medication preps |
| ASTM E1272 Class B ISO standard 6706 21 CFR part 177.1520 | ASTM E1272 Class B ISO standard 6706 21 CFR part 177.1520* | 21 CFR part 177.1520 | 21 CFR part 177.1520 | ASTM E1094 21 CFR part 177.1520 | |
| Molded, inked** mL | Molded, mL | Molded, mL | Molded, mL | Molded, mL | Molded, mL and oz |
| 10mL–4000mL | 10mL–4000mL | 10mL–1000mL | 10mL–1000mL | 100mL | 125mL–1000mL 4oz-32oz |
| PPCO w/ PP base | PMP w/ PP base | PPCO | PMP | PFA | PMP w/ PP base |
| Milky white cylinder | Clear cylinder | Milky white cylinder | Clear cylinder | Milky white cylinder | Clear cylinder |
| Hexagonal blue base | Hexagonal blue base | Round milky white base | Round clear base | Round milky white base | Hexagonal blue base |
| BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free |
| Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free |
| ACT Label | ACT Label |
** Except 2L and 4L sizes
General chemical compatibility+
| Nalgene PPCO ASTM Class B Graduated Cylinders | Nalgene PMP ASTM Class B Graduated Cylinders | Nalgene PPCO Economy Cylinders | Nalgene PMP Economy Cylinders | Nalgene PFA Fluoropolymer Cylinder | Nalgene Double Scale Pharmaceutical Graduates | |
| Acids, dilute or weak | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Acids strong, concentrated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alcohols, aliphatic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aldehydes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bases/alkali | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Esters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hydrocarbons, aromatic | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Hydrocarbons, halogenated | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Ketones, aromatic | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oxidizing agents, strong | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
+Ratings are for short term intermittent exposure. Wash thoroughly between uses.
^Except for oxidizing acids, see”Oxidizing agents, strong”
Nalgene PMP Hydrometer Jars
Nalgene PMP Hydrometer Jars are the perfect shatter-proof mate to your hydrometer for specific gravity measurements. Take it into the field, production environments, or use it in the lab. This hydrometer jar will stand up to the bumps of a busy work environment without the risks associated with shattered glass.
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When looking for sustainable products, we believe it should be easy to make informed purchasing decisions. We're working to provide more information about our products' environmental impact by participating in the ACT Label program with a selection of Thermo Scientific Nalgene and Matrix products. It's like an eco-nutrition label for sustainability.
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