8 × 70 mm Autoclavable Polypropylene Dishes with protective clear Polypropylene Storage Container

Upgrade your culturing with this durable, reusable petri dish solution.

The SPeS Reusable Autoclavable Petri Dish Kit offers a smart and sustainable alternative to single-use petri dishes. Designed for the modern laboratory, this kit combines durability, ease of use, and environmental responsibility. Each kit includes eight reusable petri dishes, all housed within a robust 1000ml screw-top container. This integrated system is engineered for the entire culturing workflow, from sterilization to storage and transport.

Crafted from high-quality, laboratory-grade polypropylene, these petri dishes are built to withstand repeated sterilization cycles in an autoclave. This not only ensures a sterile environment for your cultures but also significantly reduces ongoing costs associated with disposable consumables. The deep design of the dishes, measuring 20mm in height, allows for a larger volume of agar (approximately 20-25ml). This increased capacity is crucial for preventing media drying, extending the viability of your cultures, and providing more space for microbial growth.

The accompanying 1000ml container features a secure screw-top lid fitted with a Tyvek® filter. This thoughtful design allows the entire kit – dishes and container – to be sterilized together in an autoclave at 121°C for 15-20 minutes. Post-sterilization, the filtered lid maintains sterility while allowing for gas exchange, crucial for aerobic cultures. The secure nature of both the individual dish lids and the main container lid ensures your prepared media remains protected during incubation, transportation between lab sections, or even for longer-term storage.

Implementing the SPeS Reusable Autoclavable Petri Dish Kit simplifies your laboratory procedures. After use, the dishes can be cleaned, dried, and re-sterilized, ready for their next application. This approach not only contributes to a greener laboratory by minimizing plastic waste but also offers substantial long-term economic benefits. Embrace a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious method for your culturing needs with this innovative South African-made product.

Learn more about agar preparation and laboratory techniques in our Working with Agar blog.