Icons used in the Catalog
Autoclavable Autoclavable
Products listed with this icon may be autoclaved at a recommended cycle of 120°C, 15 psig (1 bar) for 20 minutes. Refer to the Reference Section for complete specifications and use information.
Biohazard Protection Biohazard Protection
Products listed with this icon meet OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.1030 for use as protection against blood-borne pathogens when used as directed.
CE 95 CE 95
CE 95 denotes safety products that are in compliance with the "Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3139( for personal protective equipment (PPE) that is worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more safety and health hazards.
CFC Free CFC Free
As an environmental safeguard, selected products are filled with CFC-free urethane foam for insulation.
Graduated Graduated
Product has graduation marks either screened on or molded-in.
L900 L900
Products with this icon should be cleaned with NALGENE L900 liquid detergent.
Leakproof Leakproof
NALGENE bottles and carboys are leakproof at ambient temperature and pressure when used with their NALGENE closures, except as noted in individual listings for certain materials and designs.
NALGENE Certified NALGENE Certified
Products with this icon meet specific criteria sush as material toxicity, extractable levels, bubble point integrity, sterilization validation, and bioburden. It is our guarantee.
New Product New Product
New product
Patent Pending Patent Pending
Product patent pending for Nalge Nunc International
Patent Patent
Product patent pending for Nalge Nunc International
Radiation Protection Radiation Protection
Products listed with this icon have been found safe for use with beta- or gamma radiation-emitting substances when used as directed.
Sterile Sterile
Products with this icon are supplies sterile by NNI.
Teflon PFA
Teflon FEP
Tefzel ETFE
Teflon PFA, Teflon FEP, Tefzel ETFE
Fluoropolymer products offer extreme chemical and corrosion resistance. Some are phthalate-free for high-purity applications.
  • FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene)
  • Halar** ECTFE (ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer)
  • Tefzel* ETFE (ethylenetetra-fluoroethylene)
  • TFE (tetrafluoroethylene)
  • PFA (perfluoroalkoxy)
  • PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)

* Or equivalent. Teflon and Tefzel are registered trademarks of DuPont.
** Halar is a registered trademark of Ausimont USA, Inc.
Transparent Transparent
Transparent materials are clear; light passes straight through them (as opposed to translucent materials, which diffuse light so you can't see clearly through them).
USP VI USP VI
Demonstrates that the materials utilized are biologically compatible when tested according to the U.S. Pharmacopoeia XXII, materials which pass the Class VI Plastic Evaluation are suitable as implantable materials.
21CFR177.1520 21CFR177.1520
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