Nalgene jars are heavy-walled and made to last a long time through the rigors of daily lab life. Trust Thermo Scientific Nalgene jars to be made from the highest quality laboratory-grade plastic materials for dependably low extractables. Straight-sided jars offer easy access and viewing of contents. Mason jars are designed to mate up with a variety of blenders with classic Mason jar threads.
Nalgene jars are recommended for storing pastes, solids, specimens and lab supplies. Please note, however, Nalgene jars are NOT liquid leakproof and are not recommended for shipping or transporting liquids.
Which jars are right for you?
| Nalgene PC Straight-sided Jar | Nalgene PMP Straight-sided Jar | Nalgene PPCO Straight-sided Jar | Nalgene PPCO Mason Jar | Nalgene PP Jar with Friction-Fit Cover | Nalgene PC Jar with Friction-Fit Cover |
| Clear wide-mouth, threaded PP closure | Clear wide-mouth, threaded PP closure | Milky-white wide-mouth, threaded PP closure | Classic mason style with shoulder, threaded PP closure | Multi-purpose, milk-white PP straight-sided | Window clear multi-purpose straight-sided |
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| Screw-on lid | Screw-on lid | Screw-on lid | Screw-on lid | Friction-fit lid | Friction-fit lid |
| Volume range: 15mL–1000mL | Volume range: 60mL–1000mL | Volume range: 15mL–1000mL | Volume range 500mL–3000mL | Volume range 2.2L–4.6L | Volume range: 2.2L–18.8L |
| PC jar, PP closure | PMP jar, PP closure | PPCO jar, PP closure | PPCO jar, PP mason closure | PP jar, PP lid | PC jar, PC lid |
| Window clear | Good clarity | Milky-white translucent | Milky-white translucent | Milky-white translucent | Window clear |
| Temp range -135 to 135oC | Temp range 20 to 153oC | Temp range -40 to 121oC | Temp range -40 to 121oC | Temp range 0 to 135oC | Temp range -135 to 135oC |
| Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
| Complies with 21 CFR part 177.1580 for food use | Complies with 21 CFR part 77.1520 for food use | Complies with 21 CFR part 177.1520 for food use | Complies with 21 CFR part 177.1520 for food use | Complies with 21 CFR part 177.1520 for food use | Complies with 21 CFR part 177.1580 for food use |
| Contains BPA | BPA-Free | BPA-Free | BPA-Free | BPA-Free | Contains BPA |
| Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free |
General chemical compatibility
| Nalgene PC Straight-sided Jar | Nalgene PMP Straight-sided Jar | Nalgene PPCO Straight-sided Jar | Nalgene PPCO Mason Jar | Nalgene PP Jar with Friction-Fit Cover | Nalgene PC Jar with Friction-Fit Cover | |
| Acids, dilute or weak | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Acids^ strong, concentrated | N | E | G | G | G | N |
| Alcohols, aliphatic | G | E | E | E | E | G |
| Aldehydes | F | G | G | G | G | G |
| Bases/alkali | N | E | E | E | E | N |
| Esters | N | E | G | G | G | N |
| Hydrocarbons, aromatic | G | G | G | G | G | G |
| Hydrocarbons, halogenated | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Ketones, aromatic | N | F | N | N | N | N |
| Oxidizing agents, strong | F | G | F | F | F | F |
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. |
^ Except oxidizing acids; 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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California Proposition 65 Warning: Products manufactured with polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) or polystyrene (PS) contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.