Glassware items are used throughout the laboratory industry. Pipettes, burettes, cylinders, flasks, beakers, test tubes and thermometers are just a few laboratory items which may be made out of glass. When mishandled, these items can result in workplace injuries. When substitution of non-glass laboratory products such as polymethylpentene (PMP), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polycarbonate (PC), polytetrafluoroethylene and PTFE resin (Quick Tips #213: Types of Plastics) is not possible, special glassware handling provisions should be implemented. Laboratory Glassware Selection It's important to select laboratory glassware designed for its intended use. Extreme temperature or vacuum applications require specifically designed […]