Gosselin Product Selection Guide

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1 Gosselin Product Selection Guide Issue 5 Quality products for reliable results

2 Contents Beginning-to-end Solutions for Microbiology...2 Gosselin Products...3 Scientific Support...4 Quality Commitment...5 Product Ordering Information...6 Petri Dishes....7 Contact dishes....9 Petri dishes...9 Square dishes Technical Appendix Characteristics of Corning plasticware Chemical Compatibility of Corning plasticware Traceability Glossary Alphabetical index Catalog number index Bottles Octagonal bottles Square bottles Containers Straight containers Conical containers White conical containers Sampling, Homogenization, Liquid Transfer, and Inoculation. 23 Sampling Homogenization Liquid transfer Inoculation Waste Disposal Autoclave bags Equipment Gosselin S-Blender-1A Gosselin S-Diluter

3 Beginning-to-end Solutions for Microbiology Disposal Sampling QUALITY TESTING Preparation SOLUTIONS Testing Analysis Sampling Preparation Testing Analysis Disposal Corning Brands for Microbiology Gosselin brand products are optimized for both food and beverage and environmental testing laboratories. The line of quality testing consumables complies with international safety standards, and includes a range of features to ensure traceability. For full information on Gosselin products, visit For 100 years, Corning has developed special glass for use in both chemical and life science laboratories. PYREX glassware is made from Type 1, Class A low expansion borosilicate glass that has become the accepted standard in chemistry labs across the globe. 2 For more information, visit

4 Gosselin Products Gosselin is a pioneering brand of disposable labware for microbiology in Europe since Gosselin products offer: w A complete range of products to meet your testing needs w Gosselin manufacturing facility is: - US FDA registered - Raw materials/resins, compliancy with (94/62/EC) - ISO 9001 certified - ISO certified w Easily accessible traceability features such as: - Peelable labels with lot numbers, expiration date, and sterilization information to insert in your laboratory notebook - Sterilization visual indicator on each case - Certificates of Compliance available for download w Clean room packaging and Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 available on many products. This brochure provides a step-by-step guide highlighting the Corning products and brands which support the quality testing process at each stage. Detailed product information is available on our website at Scope of Applications Food & Beverage Environment Pharmaceutical Industry Dairy 3

5 Scientific Support Ask the Scientist Corning Scientific Support can help you succeed in any stage of your experiment. With a broad background in different life science disciplines, our support scientists offer valuable help for basic and advanced product support, designing new experiments, using the right product, and delivering the necessary product documentation. Scientific Support at a glance w Pre- and after-sales application support w Protocol setup and optimization w Help choosing the right product w Product documentation and information w Product certificates w Lot-specific information and reservation w Troubleshooting experiments and data w Need more? Tell us. We understand you w We are scientists w We offer extensive product experience w We think out-of-the-box and try to find the best solution for you and your experiment w Support in English Contact us t: , prompt 3 f: e: ScientificSupport@corning.com Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) 4 For more information, visit

6 Quality Commitment Gosselin Product Quality Commitment Gosselin products are manufactured in a controlled environment according to ISO 9001 and ISO standards. The ISO certifications verify our facilities meet international quality system standards. The quality system is routinely audited by a notified body to ensure a work environment that consistently maintains the highest standards. ISO compliance gives our customers an added level of assurance that Corning is committed to superior quality and continuous product improvement. To obtain copies of our ISO and quality certificates, visit or contact our Scientific Support Team at ScientificSupport@corning.com. Warranty/Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, all products are for research use only. Not intended for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Corning Life Sciences makes no claims regarding the performance of these products for clinical or diagnostic applications 5

7 Ordering Products Direct from Corning For our U.S. customers who currently have Corning accounts, you can order direct through our Customer Service group or online: t: , prompt 2 f: e: CLSCustServ@corning.com w: Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Customers outside of the U.S., please contact your local Corning distributor, Phone/Fax Orders For each order, customers should provide the Corning product number, product description, and desired quantity. You should also include your billing and shipping address and your Corning account number. Online Orders In order to purchase Corning products online, please visit the Corning Life Sciences website at Click on Order Now, Login and complete the online registration form. Customers using credit cards may immediately place orders. Full Service Direct accounts with account specific contract pricing will need to establish a direct account with Corning Customer Service before online transactions can be made. You can complete the online registration form or contact Corning Customer Service directly at in order to establish a direct account with Corning. To purchase Corning media products, visit Ordering Products Through our Distribution Partners Customers can purchase Corning products from any one of our more than 50 authorized distributors. See our complete listing of Corning distributors online at Our distribution partners can offer our customers a variety of value added services from local inventory and service, to managed services, and preferred programs. Please contact your distributor of choice for more details. Pricing Prices shown on the Corning Life Sciences website (in our online catalog) reflect our current suggested U.S. list price. For customer specific pricing information, please contact Corning Customer Service or your authorized Corning Distributor. Product Return Policy To return product, contact your local Customer Service Representative. The order and lot number details are required. Please have this information available to obtain a Return Authorization Number. This Return Authorization Number must be referenced on the outside of the shipping carton. Returns without an approved Return Authorization Number will be refused and returned at the customer s expense. 6 For more information, visit

8 Gosselin Petri Dishes Overview Contact Dishes 65 mm Petri Dishes mm mm mm Square Petri Dishes 120 x 120 mm

9 PETRI DISHES Gosselin Petri Dishes w Optimal flatness: To ensure the agar s constant depth. w Optical clarity: The injection point situated on the side of the dish bottom optimizes reading even by image analyzing systems. w Lightness: Thanks to in-depth research, we have been able to determine the ideal weight of our dishes in order to reduce our customers waste disposal costs while still pursuing our objective: to provide high quality dishes. w Stable stacking: The stacking ring is specially designed to improve the stacking of dishes and making them more practical to use. w Class 100 manufacturing environment: Ensures dishes are aseptic. w Retains shape up to 55 C: The quality of the polystyrene used provides dishes with a high level of mechanical resistance. w Product traceability: Thanks to the product label on each box, we can retrace each production cycle. This label includes the lot number and if the product has been sterilized, and the expiration date. w Raw materials: Compliant with the directive with the absence of heavy metals (94/62/EC) and food compatibility (EC No. 1935/2004). 2 Types of Packaging Without outer bag: Laboratory packaging Packaging type: Economical Outer bag: 0 Packaging description: Sleeves placed directly in the case Double outer bag: Clean room packaging Packaging type: Clean room Outer bag: 2 Packaging description: w Sleeves are placed in a sealed bag with bar code w Bags placed in a second folded bag w Final packaging in a case 8 For more information, please visit

10 PETRI DISHES Contact Dishes 65 mm x 14.5 mm (D x H) w 0/3/4 vents w Crystal polystyrene (PS) w Optimal flatness w Grip lid w Molded grid 10 x 10 mm w Manufactured in class mm x 14.5 mm (D x H) Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs R SAL 10-6 BP BB BB BB Domed base Flat base Guarantees a 19% savings in agar while maintaining the essential qualities of surface sampling. Petri Dishes 55 mm x 15 mm (D x H) w 0 or 6 vents w Crystal polystyrene (PS) w Optimal flatness w Manufactured in class 100 w Easy opening 55 mm x 15 mm (D x H) R Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs SAL 10-6 BP ,620 Arrows printed on recyclable sleeve to indicate the direction to open. R - Aseptic 9

11 PETRI DISHES Petri Dishes 100 mm x 15 mm (D x H) w 0/1/3 vents w Crystal polystyrene (PS) w Optimal flatness w Manufactured in class 100 w Easy opening Clean room packaging 100 mm x 15 mm (D x H) Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs BP93B R SAL 10-6 BP93B BP93D Frosted area Arrows printed on recyclable sleeve to indicate the direction to open. General lab packaging 100 mm x 15 mm (D x H) Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs SB SB mm x 15 mm (D x H) w Optically clear polystyrene (PS) w Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 w Features four vents to provide consistent gas exchange and enhance the stability of stacked dishes w Easy opening Slippable Petri dish Automation, slippable 100 mm x 15 mm (D x H) R Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs SAL 10-6 BP94A Manual, stackable 100 mm x 15 mm (D x H) R Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs SAL 10-6 BP94S Stackable Petri dish R - Aseptic 10 For more information, please visit

12 PETRI DISHES Petri Dishes 100 mm x 25 mm (D x H) w Specially developed for seed germination w 3 vents w Optically clear polystyrene (PS) w Optimal flatness w Easy opening Petri dishes for seed germination 100 mm x 25 mm (D x H) Vents Type Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs R SAL 10-6 BT Mono BTX Quad mm x 15 mm (D x H) w 3 vents w Optically clear polystyrene (PS) w Optimal flatness w Manufactured in class 100 w Easy opening 150 mm x 15 mm (D x H) Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs R SAL 10-6 BP R 11

13 PETRI DISHES Square Petri Dish 120 mm x 120 mm (D x H) w 4 vents w Optically clear polystyrene (PS) w Optimal flatness w Manufactured in class 100 w Easy opening Square Petri dish 120 mm x 120 mm (D x H) Vents Units/Sleeve Sleeves Outer Bag Qty/Cs R SAL 10-6 BP R - Aseptic 12 For more information, please visit

14 Bottles Overview Octagonal Bottles, PET Square Bottles, HDPE

15 Gosselin Bottles w Manufacturing process: All bottles are produced with high-tech equipment using extrusion blow molding or injection blow molding technology. Each production lot is subject to inspection throughout the entire production process according to the normative references, which are reinforced by Corning s own specifications. w Bottle shapes: Corning offers a wide range of octagonal and square Gosselin bottles which are available from 125 ml to 2,700 ml, with narrow or wide necks, and molded graduations. w Closure systems: Various closure systems are available, from simple closure to tamper-evident screw cap. All closures are designed with vertical ribs to improve handling. w Packaging: Designed to suit your needs shrink wrapped, bulked pack. All bottles are protected by a polyethylene outer bag placed inside the boxes beforehand to prevent any risk of particle contamination. w Product traceability: Thanks to the product label on each box, we can retrace each production cycle. This label includes lot number and expiry date, if the product has been sterilized. w Raw materials: Compliant with the directive with the absence of heavy metals (94/62/EC) and food compatibility (EC No. 1935/2004). Tray Filmed Packaging Outer bag P125B ml P250B ml P500B ml P1000B-11 1,000 ml Filmed Packaging 24 pieces/pack 24 pieces/pack 12 pieces/pack 12 pieces/pack Outer bag (clean room facilities) P125B ml P250B ml P500B ml P1000B-50 1,000 ml 24 pieces/pack 24 pieces/pack 12 pieces/pack 12 pieces/pack B C D C A B 14 Tray filmed packaging with traceability label Screw cap with separate seal Screw cap with wad Tamper-evident screw cap with inner lip For more information, visit A: Height with cap B: Width of bottle C: Internal diameter of neck

16 BOTTLES Example of use: microbiological media packaging Molded graduations PET Octagonal Bottles 125 ml to 1,000 ml w Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles w Break resistant w Molded graduations w Ergonomic w Leak-proof closure system in HDPE w Transparent as glass (ml) A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs P125B D 336 P250B D 144 P500B D 120 P1000B-50 1, D 48 P125B D 336 P250B D 144 P500B D 120 P1000B-11 1, D 48 Filmed pack Tray filmed pack HDPE Square Storage Bottles with Wide Neck 150 ml to 2,500 ml w High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) bottles w Good for storage of liquid, semi liquid, and solid forms w Available in six sizes: 150 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1L, 2L, and 2.5L w Large neck opening provides easier access for liquid transfer w Graduated bottles (except 150 ml) w Bottles are w Bottles are food contact compliant w HDPE resin is lightweight and break-resistant (ml) A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs C LC150A LC C 210 LC C 175 LC , C 90 LC , B 50 LC2500A-07 2, C 35 Contact ScientificSupport@corning.com for additional technical information. 15

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18 Containers Overview Straight Conical White Conical

19 CONTAINERS Gosselin Containers w Manufacturing process: All containers are produced with high-tech equipment using molding technology. Most of our products are assembled in line to avoid any external contaminations. The raw plastics used are compliant with the environmental standards in force. Each production lot is subject to inspection throughout the entire production process according to the standard referenced, which are reinforced by Corning specifications. w Container shapes: A wide range of straight containers, conical containers, and pots to meet customers requirements. Containers are available from 25 ml to 1,000 ml. w Closure systems: Closure systems for our containers are suitable for normal use. Closure systems are available with hinged caps, screw caps, or snap caps. w Packaging: Perfectly adapted to the users needs. All containers are protected by a polyethylene outer bag placed inside the boxes beforehand to avoid particle contamination. w Product traceability: Thanks to the product label on each box, we can retrace each production cycle. This label includes lot number and expiry date, if the product has been sterilized. w Raw materials: Compliant with the directive with the absence of heavy metals (94/62/EC) and food compatibility (EC No. 1935/2004). Products compliant with international standards Range of products suitable worldwide Wide scope of applications Packaging suitable for users needs 18 For more information, visit

20 CONTAINERS Straight Containers Transparent, hinged cap, 35 ml to 300 ml w Auto-stable hinged cap w Containers and caps made of polypropylene (PP) w Optimized volume for food sampling w Shock resistant w With or without writing area (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Writing Area Qty/Cs FL Yes 650 FL Yes 650 FL No 800 FL Yes 350 FL No 240 Auto-stable cap Graduated Graduated & pierceable cap FL60 graduated every 10 ml FL70 graduated at 50 ml FL100 graduated at 80 ml FL300 graduated every 25 ml Clear, 60 ml w Clear polypropylene (PP) containers w Polyethylene (PE) leak-proof screw cap w Color: natural (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Pcs/bag Qty/Cs TP35C A A With inner lip 19

21 CONTAINERS Straight Containers Clear, 35 ml to 300 ml w Clear polypropylene (PP) containers w Polyethylene (PE) leak-proof screw cap w Color: natural Clear, 125 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs TP52C A 380 Clear, 180 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs TP53C A 264 A With inner lip 20 For more information, visit

22 CONTAINERS Conical Containers Snap cap, 125 ml to 1,000 ml w Polypropylene (PP) containers w Polyethylene (PE) snap cap w Molded graduations Conical, 200 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs PC200A Conical, 400 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs PC PC Conical, 1,000 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs PC , Aseptic 21

23 CONTAINERS White Conical Containers Snap cap, 200 ml to 1,000 ml w White polypropylene (PP) containers w Polyethylene (PE) screw cap White, 200 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs PC200A White, 400 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs PC White, 1,000 ml (ml) Height (mm) Diam. (mm) Cap Type Qty/Cs PC , For more information, visit

24 Sampling, Homogenization, Liquid Transfer, and Inoculation Features Sampling Dippers Cutlery Homogenization Blender bags Clips for bags Liquid transfer Straw pipets Transfer pipets Inoculation Inoculating loops Spreaders

25 Sampling, Homogenization, Liquid Transfer, and Inoculation w Use: A full range of disposable products from sampling to inoculation. w Packaging: Packaging has been designed to meet the user s expectations (multiple wrapping, multiple packs). Our products are adapted in terms of packaging and product specification. w Product traceability: Thanks to the product label on each box, we can retrace each production cycle. This label includes lot number and expiry date, if the product has been sterilized. w Raw materials: Compliant with the directive with the absence of heavy metals (94/62/EC) and food compatibility (EC No. 1935/2004). 24 For more information, visit

26 SAMPLING Dippers Dippers with removable handle, 40 ml to 180 ml w Blue polypropylene (PP) containers w Removable handle w Tamper-evident single ZIP bag w Sampling/collection A B (ml) A (mm) B (mm) Diam. (mm) Qty/Bag Qty/Cs TAT30C TAFL TAT52C TAT53C Screw cap Hinged cap Cutlery w Resistent polystyrene (PS) cutlery w Complete range w sample handling Description (ml) Length (mm) Qty/Bag Qty/Cs COUT-02 Knife ,000 CUIP-01 Small spoon ,000 CUIG-01 Large spoon ,000 CFM-01 Multifunction cutlery Multifunction cutlery ( CFM-01) 25

27 HOMOGENIZATION Blender Bags w Polyethylene (PE) bags w Food samples homogenization w Highly resistant w Food traceability Blender bags without filter, 80 ml to 3,500 ml (ml) H x W (mm) Thickness (µm) Packaging Qty/Box Qty/Cs SM x x 3 4,500 SM x x 5 2,500 SM3-01 3, x x Blender bags with filter, 400 ml (ml) H x W (mm) Thickness (µm) Packaging Qty/Box Qty/Cs BBAG x x 3 1,500 BBAG x x 3 1,500 FBAG x x 3 1,500 FBAG x x 3 1,500 Traceability on each filter bag Side filter Full filter Clip Clip for Blender Bags Color Qty/Bag Qty/Box Qty/Cs CLIP-01 Blue/White ,000 Clip for bags 26 For more information, visit

28 LIQUID TRANSFER Straw Pipets w Straw pipets in polypropylene (PP) w Packed in tamper-evident ZIP bags w Liquid sampling w Universal size 1 ml to 5 ml (ml) Length (mm) Qty/Pk Qty/Box Qty/Cs EPI1B ,000 12,000 EPI1B ,000 12,000 EPI24B ,000 EPI24B ,000 EPI x 12 3,600 Transfer Pipets w Graduated pipets in polyethylene (PE) w Complete and quick removal of liquid w Peelable bag 1 ml to 5 ml (ml) Length (mm) Qty/Pk Qty/Box Qty/Cs PAS1A x 10 2,000 PAS3A x 10 2,000 27

29 INOCULATION Inoculating Loops w Highly ergonomic w Flexible polystyrene (PS) w Gentle on agar w Spherical extremity (1 µl and 10 µl) w Packed in tamper-evident ZIP bags PS inoculating loops (µl) Length (mm) Color Qty/Bag Bag/Box Box/Cs Qty/Cs OS1B Green ,000 Spherical extremity (1 µl) (µl) Length (mm) Color Qty/Bag Bag/Box Box/Cs Qty/Cs OS10B Blue ,000 Spherical extremity (10 µl) 28 For more information, visit

30 INOCULATION Inoculating Loops w Highly ergonomic w Flexible polystyrene (PS) w Gentle on agar w Needle extremity (1 µl and 10 µl) w Packed in tamper-evident ZIP bags PS inoculating loops (µl) Length (mm) Color Qty/Bag Bag/Box Box/Cs Qty/Cs OS Crystal green ,000 Fine point needle extremity (1 µl) (µl) Length (mm) Color Qty/Bag Bag/Box Box/Cs Qty/Cs OS Crystal blue ,000 Fine point needle extremity (10 µl) 29

31 INOCULATION Spreaders w Spreaders in polystyrene (PS) w Packed in tamper-evident ZIP bags w Curved end L Shape Length (mm) Color Qty/Bag Bag/Box Box/Cs Qty/Cs ETAR White ,000 ETAR White ,000 L Shape w Spreaders in polystyrene (PS) w Packed in tamper-evident ZIP bag w More precise T Shape Length (mm) Color Qty/Bag Bag/Box Box/Cs Qty/Cs ETAT Green ,500 T Shape 30 For more information, visit

32 Waste Disposal Overview Autoclave Bags Transparent Biohazard logo printed

33 Waste Disposal Products w Use: These products meet the usual requirements for the different applications (clinical, industrial, or microbiology). Our disposal products comply with industry standards where applicable. w Packaging: All products are protected by a polyethylene outer bag placed inside the box beforehand to avoid any risk of particle contamination. w Product traceability: Thanks to the product label on each box, we can trace each production cycle. This label includes lot number and expiry date, if the product has been sterilized. w Raw materials: Compliant with the directive with the absence of heavy metals (94/62/EC) and food compatibility (EC No. 1935/2004). 32 For more information, visit

34 WASTE DISPOSAL Autoclave Bags w Resistant bags in polypropylene (PP) bags w Every bag is 40 µm thick w Wide range of volumes (3,000 ml to 33,000 ml) w Nonsterile Transparent autoclave bags (ml) Height (mm) Length (mm) Thermal Resistance Qty/Cs SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 Biohazard logo printed autoclave bags (ml) Height (mm) Length (mm) Thermal Resistance Qty/Cs SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 SA , C F 500 Recommendation: Bags must not be tightly sealed to withstand the temperature recommended for 20 minutes in autoclave. Wad of 100 bags Biohazard sign printed on bags 33

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36 Equipment Gosselin S-Blender-1A Gosselin S-Diluter

37 EQUIPMENT Gosselin S-Blender-1A Adjustable speed, time, and blending strength w Blending capacity: 80 to 400 ml bags w Program setting mode: 9 programs w Adjustable timer: 30 seconds to 210 seconds, or continuous mode w Adjustable speed (strokes/min): slow (450), normal (550), and fast (650) w Low noise level w Warranty: 3 years Easy to clean w Removable stainless steel paddles w Autoclavable paddles and door w Removable blending chamber w Built-in waste drawer Gosselin S-Blender-1 Description Qty/Cs S-Blender-1A Blender 1 Gosselin S-Diluter-1 Easy to use w Includes a removable bag holder w Intuitive software with pictograms w Dual pump mode to reduce dilution time w Recordable dilution parameters Accurate w Weighing accuracy 1% for weights greater than 5 g w Dilution accuracy <1% Gosselin S-Diluter-1 Description Qty/Cs S-Diluter-1 Diluter 1 36 For more information, visit

38 Technical Appendix Characteristics of Gosselin Plasticware Chemical Compatibility of Gosselin Plasticware Traceability Glossary Alphabetical Index Catalog Number Index

39 TECHNICAL APPENDIX 38 Characteristics of Gosselin Plasticware REAGENTS Temperature 68 F 20 C HDPE PS PP LDPE PET 122 F 50 C Perchloric acid G N G F G N G N F F Phosphoric acid 85% R R R G R G R R F F Sulphuric acid 20% R R R G R G R R N N 68 F 20 C Trichloroacetic acid G F F N R G G F F N/A Butyl alcohol R R G G R R R R G G Ethyl alcohol R R F N R G R G G G Methyl alcohol R R F N R R R R G F Acetaldehyde G F N N G N G N F N Aniline R G F F G F R G G F Benzene G G N N G F G N F N Potassium dichromate R R R G R G R G F N/A Bromine F N N N N N N N N N Bromoform N N N N N N N N N N Butadiene F N N N N N N N N N Cellosolve R R F F R G R G N/A N/A Chlorine (moist) G F N N G N G N N N Chlorine in air R F F N G N G N N N Chloroform G F N N G F F N N N Amyle chloride F N N N N N N N N N Ethylene chloride G F N N F N G N N N Ethyl chloride F F N N F N F N N N Methylene chloride G F N N F N F N N N Thionil chloride N N N N N N N N N N Cresol F N N N G F N N N N Cyclohexane R G N N G F G F R N/A P-dichlorobenzene G F N N G F F N F F Dioxane G G N N G F G F R R Hydrogen peroxide R R R G R G R G R R Gasoline G G N N G F F N R G Petroleum ether F N F F G F F F R G Ethyl ether N N N N N N F N R G Formaldehyde R R G G R G R G R R Hexane R R N N R R R R R R Mineral oil R R R R R R G N R R Calcium hypochlorite R R G F R R R R R R Sodium hypochlorite R R R R R R R R G N/A Kerosene G G N N G F F N R R Methyl isobutyl ketone R G N N G F G F G F Silver nitrate R G G F R G G F R R Ethylene oxide F F N N F F G F N/A N/A Potassium permanganate R R G G R G R G R R Phenol G F N N G N G N N N Propane F N N N N N N N F N Turpentine G G N N G F F N G G Carbon tetrachloride G F N N G F F N R R Tetrahydrofuran G F N N G F F N N N Trichloroethane F N N N N N N N N N Trichloroethylene F N R R N N N N F N Toluene G G N N G F F N R N Urea R R G G R R R R R R Xylene G F N N F N G N N N 122 F 50 C 68 F 20 C For more information, visit F 50 C 68 F 20 C 122 F 50 C 68 F 20 C 122 F 50 C

40 TECHNICAL APPENDIX Chemical Compatibility of Gosselin Plasticware REAGENTS (20 C) HDPE PS PP LDPE PET Weak or diluted acids R R R R R Strong or concentrated acids R F R R N Aliphatic alcohols R R R R F Aldehydes G N G G G Bases R R R R N Esters G N G G G Aliphatic hydrocarbons G N G F G Aromatic hydrocarbons G N F F N Halogenated hydrocarbons F N F N N Cetane G N G G F Oxidizing agents F N F F F R = Excellent resistance G = Good resistance for continuous use not exceeding 30 days F = Fair resistance for continuous use not exceeding 7 days N = Not recommended for continual use N/A = Not applicable HDPE = High-density polyethylene LDPE = Low-density polyethylene PET = Polyethylene terephthalate PP = Polypropylene PS = Polystyrene These descriptions are provided only as a guide. The data in this catalog is based on information and documentation provided by our raw material suppliers and on our own many years of technical experience. Customers should test our products to ensure that they are suitable for their own specific requirements. The information provided is for guidance only and we cannot accept further responsibility. 39

41 TECHNICAL APPENDIX Traceability All Gosselin products come with convenient traceability features such as labels with lot number and expiration date. These labels easily peel-off and can be placed in your laboratory notebook. Ionization Certificate 1 1 Sterilization indicator: becomes red after sterilization 1 2 Product information: reference, lot number Sterilization information: date, carton number Detachable certificate (for your records) 4 5 Details and information remain on the outer carton 5 Product Label The product label on outside of each case clearly displays traceability information. 2 1 Product description in multiple languages Product code Quantity per case and per inner pack Lot number Single use symbol Year, day, time of production, and case number Expiration date Bar codes Manufacturing plant 8 10 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) 40 For more information, visit

42 Glossary TECHNICAL APPENDIX Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) STERILE R SAL 10-6 w Sterility obtained through use of ionizing radiation w Sterilized to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 w Sterilization process is validated per standard AAMI/ANSI/ISO STERILE w Sterility obtained through use of ionizing radiation w Sterilized to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-3 w Sterilization performed at a lower dose than product with SAL 10-6 w Sterilization process is validated per standard AAMI/ANSI/ISO ASEPTIC w Products are produced in a tightly controlled environment w Fully automated manufacturing process from product molding to packaging w Products that are aseptic do not have a sterility assurance level. Standards ISO 11137: Sterilization of health care products - Radiation. Regulation REACH, no. 1907/2006/CE: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Regulation (EC) no 1935/2004: on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC. 94/62/EC: The Directive aims to prevent or minimize the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment through recovery and recycling targets (absence of heavy metal). 41

43 INDEX Alphabetical Index A Autoclave bags B Bags, autoclave Bags, blender Bags, clip Blender Blender bags Bottles, octagonal Bottles, square C Clip for bags Containers, conical Containers, straight Containers, white conical Conical containers Contact dishes... 9 Cutlery P Petri dishes... 9 Pipets, straw Pipets, transfer S Spreaders Square bottles Square Petri dishes Straight containers Straw pipets T Transfer pipets W Waste Disposal White conical containers D Dishes, contact... 9 Dishes, Petri... 9 Dishes, square Diluter Dippers E Equipment I Inoculating loops O Octagonal bottles For more information, visit

44 Catalog Number Index INDEX Page No. Page No. Page No. B BB BB BB BBAG BBAG BI93D BI93D BP BP BP BP BP93B BP93B BP93D BP94A BP94S BT BTX C CFM CLIP COUT CUIG CUIP E EPI1B EPI1B EPI24B EPI24B EPI ETAR ETAR ETAT F FBAG FBAG FL FL FL FL FL L LC150A LC LC LC LC LC2500A O OS OS1B OS OS10B P P125B P125B P250B P250B P500B P500B P1000B P1000B PAS1A PAS3A PC200A PC200A PC PC PC PC PC S S-Blender-1A S-Diluter SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SB SB SM SM SM T TAFL TAT TAT TAT TP35C TP52C TP53C

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