10 mL Centrifuge Tubes

• Closes gap between 5 mL & 15 mL tubes - Save on shipping charges and storage space
• Printed graduations - From 1.5 mL to 10 mL (0.5 mL increments)
• Reduced height (compared to 15 mL) - Minimizes shipping, storage, and waste
• Compatible with MTC C4015 Adapter - For cell straining and easy filling
• Sterilized bags of 50 tubes - RNase, DNase, & Pyrogen free

Whenever 15 mL is too much and 5 mL is not enough, MTC's new 10 mL screw cap conical centrifuge tube is the perfect compromise.

In addition to the obvious reduction in freight costs, storage space and plastic waste, the reduced height makes 100% sample recovery possible. This also reduces the cross-contamination risks associated with accidental contact between the pipette and the inner wall of 15mL tubes.

These new tubes are generally compatible with 15 mL centrifuge rotors, racks, block heaters, etc. MTC Bio 10 mL centrifuge tubes can withstand up to 12,000 xg maximum RCF* and are supplied sterile, certified RNase, DNase and pyrogen free. Packed in bags of 50 tubes with screw caps attached.

*Refers to liquids with a specific gravity of 1.0, using appropriate rotors, cushions and adapters.

Specifications

*without cap

30 mL PP Centrifuge Tubes

Our 15mL, 30mL, and 50mL centrifuge tubes are made of premium polypropylene for clarity and centrifugal strength. Tubes and caps may be frozen at temperatures as low as -86C. The maximum centrifugal force is 12,000xg for the 15mL tubes, 7,000xg for the 30mL tubes, and 15,000xg for the 50mL tubes*. Caps have a flat top surface for easy marking and labeling. C2605 and MID-2630 feature a ‘skirted’ bottom that allows the tubes to stand upright without a separate test tube rack. The C2600 series of centrifuge tubes, self-standing or not, are leakproof to 95 kPa/14psi.

*Refers to liquids with a specific gravity of 1.0, using appropriate rotors, cushions, and adapters.

• Sterile, RNase, DNase, pyrogen, and cytotoxin free
• Available racked, NEW! 15 and 50 mL Eco-Racked or bagged
• Compatible with standard rotors
• Frosted marking surface

MTC™ Bio 25 mL Centrifuge Tubes

MTC™ Bio 25 mL Centrifuge Tubes are the perfect solution for applications requiring more volume than 15 mL tubes but less than 50 mL. Designed to close the gap between standard sizes, these mid-volume conical tubes are ideal for midipreps, sample preparation, centrifugation, mixing, and long-term storage.

With a 33% shorter height and a wide diameter identical to 50 mL tubes, these low-profile tubes enhance efficiency by allowing faster pellet re-suspension and 100% sample recovery, even with small volumes. Their unique design also helps prevent cross-contamination, thanks to a pipette-friendly, wide-mouth opening that reduces accidental contact with the inner tube wall.

Made of high-clarity polypropylene, each 25 mL tube can withstand up to 17,000 x g RCF (relative centrifugal force) and features a 360º support rim beneath the screw cap. This rim fits most standard 50 mL tube rotors, racks, blocks, and centrifuge shields, eliminating the need for adapters—similar to the convenience of 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes.

These conical tubes come gamma sterilized, are RNase, DNase, and pyrogen free, and are available in bags or racks of 25, with caps pre-attached for ease of use.

Key Features

• 25 mL capacity – fills the gap between 15 mL and 50 mL tubes
• Shorter height & wider diameter – saves storage space and improves sample handling
• Compatible with 50 mL centrifuge rotors – no adapters needed
• 360° support rim – ensures secure fit in racks and rotors
• Printed volume graduations – clear markings from 5 mL to 2 mL
• High-speed performance – withstands up to 17,000 x g RCF
• Sterile & certified – RNase, DNase, and pyrogen free
• Reduced waste and freight costs – eco-friendly compact design 

Specifications
 

Max. RCF	17,000 x g
Temp. Range	-86°C to 121°C
Material	Tube: Polypropylene | Cap: HDPE
Dimensions (D x H)	1.14 x 3.03 In. | 29 x 77 mm

 

DuoClick™ Two Position Screw-Cap Culture Tubes

• New patent pending screw-cap!
• Aerobic culturing at first click
• Anaerobic after second click
• Printed graduations
• Flat, markable screw-cap

DuoClick™ tubes feature a unique, patent pending screw closure system. DuoClick™ tubes completely eliminate the excess force, splashing and general frustration of traditional snap-cap culture tubes. The advanced cap design includes two distinct positions for aerobic and anaerobic culturing. Just rotate the cap 1/4 turn to the first click to secure the cap in the aerobic position. Or, rotate it another 1/2 turn past the second click for a leakproof, airtight seal for anaerobic culturing.

DuoClick™ tubes are available gamma sterilized, with screw caps attached, and in our exclusive ready-to- use rack packaging. Polypropylene tubes can be centrifuged at up to 4,000 x g.

15 mL PP Centrifuge Tubes

Our 15mL, 30mL, and 50mL centrifuge tubes are made of premium polypropylene for clarity and centrifugal strength. Tubes and caps may be frozen at temperatures as low as -86C. The maximum centrifugal force is 12,000xg for the 15mL tubes, 7,000xg for the 30mL tubes, and 15,000xg for the 50mL tubes*. Caps have a flat top surface for easy marking and labeling. C2605 and C2630 feature a ‘skirted’ bottom that allows the tubes to stand upright without a separate test tube rack. The C2600 series of centrifuge tubes, self-standing or not, are leakproof to 95 kPa/14psi.

*Refers to liquids with a specific gravity of 1.0, using appropriate rotors, cushions, and adapters.

• Sterile, RNase, DNase, pyrogen, and cytotoxin free
• Available racked, NEW! Eco-Plastic Rack or bagged
• Compatible with standard rotors
• Frosted marking surface   

New Look, Same Reliable Product - Now from PR1MA™!

PR1MA™ Transport Tubes with Temperature Indicator

Leak-Proof, 95kPa Compliant, Temperature-Indicating Sample Vials.

PR1MA™ Self-Standing Transport Tubes—commonly known as mailing tubes or transport vials—are specifically engineered for the safe storage, transport, and freezing of temperature-sensitive biological samples. Made from virgin polypropylene, these tubes are RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free, ensuring contamination-free use in medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, and research settings.

Each sterile tube features a 1¼-turn, leak-proof screw cap that is pre-attached for convenience. The tubes are fully 95kPa compliant, making them ideal for the air transport of infectious or high-risk samples.

Now enhanced with Temperature Indicator Technology, each tube includes a
built-in indicator patch that offers a visual cue of the sample’s temperature state:

• Starts turning blue at 4°C
• Turns dark blue at 0°C
• Returns to transparent grey above 4°C

This unique feature helps researchers monitor cold chain integrity and prevents sample degradation due to temperature fluctuation—perfect for transporting vaccines, reagents, or temperature-sensitive specimens.

Key Features

• Temperature Indicator for real-time temperature awareness
• Certified 95kPa compliant for air shipment of biological materials
• Made from high-purity, virgin polypropylene
• Leak-proof, 1¼-turn screw caps (pre-attached)
• White printed graduations and marking area for easy labeling
• Sterile, RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free
• Self-standing design for benchtop stability

PR1MA™ Card Board Freezer Boxes and Inserts

• Used for upright freezer or chest freezer racks
• Temperature Range: -196 to +121ºC
• Box has drain holes on bottom and a writing area on the lid
• Standard 5.25 x 5.25 x 2-inch format, Also available in 3 and 4 inch format
• Available cell dividers: 144, 100, 81, 64, 49, 36, 25, or 16

Specifications

FlowTubes™ for Flow Cytometry Instruments

• Compatible with FACS instruments
• Available with 35 um strainer cap, standard cap, or no cap
• Clear polystyrene
• 5 mL capacity
• 12 x 75 mm

Designed for Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting / flow cytometry equipment. To ensure consistent compatibility with the automated instrument, the diameter and wall thickness is held to very tight tolerances. The tubes are available with the standard two-position culture cap, no cap at all, or with a cap that contains a 35 um nylon mesh screen. These tubes are primarily used to collect dissociated samples for subsequent processing in automated flow cytometry instruments.

 
Cell Strainer Caps

These cell strainers are ideal for detaching, isolating and straining cells from clusters and tissues. Their built in compatibility with 12 × 75 mm culture tubes and FACS tubes makes them especially useful for pre-sorting and preparing samples for fluorescence-activated cell Sorting (FACS). Typically, a 35 um porous mesh is used to obtain a single-cell suspension and to prevent clogging in FACS instrumentation. However, a multitude of FACS users have cited applications requiring finer pore sizes for a higher level of anti-clog protection. Others require a larger pore size for pre-sorting and/or for more efficient rapid flow. 

• Color coded by pore size
• E-Beam sterilized (SAL 10 -6)

Five-O™ 5 mL MacroTubes^® - Opaque Black

The 5 mL Five-O MacroTubes take all of the conveniences of standard 15 mL conical tubes and scale them down for space efficiency and decreased natural resource consumption. Useful from -86°C to 110°C, these tubes are a valuable resource for boiling and for sample preservation at very low temperatures. Additionally, the 56 mm length (vs. 120 mm for 15 mL tubes, greatly reduces the risk of contamination of pipettor shafts, allowing 1 mL or 5 mL tips to easily reach the bottom.

The foam racks are similar to the packaging normally associated with 15 mL tubes (upright with caps attached), but they require about 60% less storage space.

• Opaque Black Tube
• Compatible with standard equipment
• Centrifuge at up to 25,000 x g
• RNase, DNase & pyrogen free
• Unsurpassed Clarity
• Dual graduations at every 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL

TotalPure™ Metal Free Centrifuge Tubes

Total-Pure™ Centrifuge Tubes are produced from a proprietary purified polypropylene blend that is certified to be free of trace metal content. Tested via ICP-MS, these tubes are certified to contain less than 1ppm of common trace metals including: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Potassium, Lithium, Lead, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic.

In addition to a superior level of purity, TotalPure™ Tubes include a wide array of premium features. These tubes are engineered to withstand a max centrifugation rate of 20,000 x g, with this RCF specification printed directly on both the 15 mL and 50 mL tubes. These tubes also feature Hi-Viz™ graduations that are easily identified at any angle and the printed max-freeze line indicates the maximum allowable volume to be frozen inside the tubes. TotalPure’s natural color caps offer a smooth seal that is easy to open/close with one hand without compromising the integrity of the 95kPA leak-proof seal.

• Ultra-Pure Polypropylene Blend Certified Free of Trace Metals
• Hi-Viz™ Graduations with Maximum Freeze Capacity Line
• Resealable Zip Bags of 25 Tubes, or Individually Wrapped
• E-Beam Sterilized (SAL 10-6)
• RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen - Free   

• Latex, TE, BSE, Endotoxin Free

• Medical Grade PP conforms to FDA 21CFR (USP Class IV)
• Produced in Class 100,000 Clean Room   

5 mL Microcentrifuge Tubes with Screw Cap

The tubes are made of high clarify, low binding virgin polypropylene and are certified RNase/DNase free. The 16mm diameter is identical to standard 15mL tubes, thus ensuring compatibility with existing centrifuge rotors. Other equipment, specially designed for 5mL tubes is available.

The MacroTubes are suppled with 20mm(OD) caps that seal smoothly and completely with a single 360° turn. Useable from -86 °C to 110 °C, they are a valuable vessel for boiling and low temperature sample preservation. Choose from non-sterile bulk packaging, or sterile rack packaging (upright in foam racks with caps attached).

Specifications

• Compatible with standard equipment
• Withstands up to 25,000 X g
• Dual graduations (at every .2mL and .5mL)
• Unsurpassed clarity
• RNase and DNase free

Culture Tubes

• Available in Polypropylene or Polystyrene
• Dual-position snap Caps attached or ordered separately
• Molded graduations on attached cap versions
• Sterile, RNase, DNase, pyrogen, and cytotoxin free
• Compatible with all standard equipment

These culture tubes are available in both 12 × 75 mm (5 mL) or 17 × 100 mm (14 mL) capacities. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) snap caps can be attached in two positions. The first position allows for the flow of air both in and out of the tube enabling aerobic culturing. The second position offers a leak-proof and air-tight seal making it ideal for anaerobic culturing and/or sample storage.

The tubes are available in two plastic polymers. Crystal clear polystyrene (PS) tubes withstand temperatures from 0°C to 70°C, while durable transparent polypropylene (PP) tubes withstand temperatures from -86°C to 121°C.

Tubes are available with caps attached and printed graduations or without caps and graduation-free. Polystyrene tubes may be centrifuged at up to 2000xg. Polypropylene tubes withstand higher centrifugal forces, up to 4000xg.

All tubes and caps come sterilized to SAL 10-6 and are RNase, DNase, pyrogen, and cytotoxin-free.