Falcon Culture Plate with Lid 6 Well PS Individually Sealed 28 Plates

Falcon 351146 6-Well Clear Flat-Bottom Non-Treated Plate (Sterile)

The Falcon 351146 is a specialized 6-well multiwell plate designed for applications requiring a non-adherent surface environment. Manufactured from crystal-grade virgin polystyrene, these plates are "Non-Treated," meaning they lack the vacuum-gas plasma modification used for adherent cell lines. This results in a naturally hydrophobic surface that is ideal for suspension cultures, hybridoma expansion, and embryoid body formation where cell attachment must be prevented. Each plate is individually wrapped in a medical-style peel-open pouch to ensure a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10⁻⁶ and includes a patented labyrinth lid to provide optimal gas exchange while minimizing evaporation and the risk of contamination.

Technical Performance and Design

• Non-Treated Hydrophobic Surface: The untreated polystyrene surface prevents the attachment of anchorage-dependent cells, making it the industry standard for suspension cell lines and large-scale hybridoma maintenance.

• Patented Labyrinth Lid: The unique lid design features condensation rings and a labyrinth seal that allows for continuous, sterile gas exchange (O2/CO2) while protecting against environmental contaminants and reducing "edge effects."

• Exceptional Optical Clarity: Produced from medical-grade polystyrene with a precision flat-bottom geometry, providing an ideal path for high-resolution inverted microscopy and bottom-reading plate readers.

• Serrated Gripping Panels: Designed with reinforced, textured sides to ensure secure handling and prevent accidental drops when moving plates between the laminar flow hood and the incubator.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 351146

• Format: 6-Well Clear Flat Bottom

• Surface Treatment: Non-Treated (Not TC-Treated)

• Growth Area: 9.6 cm² per well

• Total Well Volume: 15.5 ml

• Recommended Working Volume: 2.5 – 3.0 ml

• Sterility: Sterile (Gamma Irradiated); Non-pyrogenic; Non-cytotoxic.

• Packaging: Individually Wrapped (1 per pack / 50 per case)

Key Benefits & Applications

• Suspension Cell Culture: Specifically engineered for cells that grow in suspension, such as lymphocytes, hybridomas, and certain stem cell populations, preventing unwanted surface adhesion.

• Sample Storage & Aliquoting: The 6-well format and non-treated surface make these plates excellent for storing and organizing large-volume sterile reagents or samples without protein loss due to adsorption.

• Embryoid Body & Spheroid Research: Provides a low-attachment environment that encourages cells to aggregate into 3D structures rather than forming 2D monolayers.

• Standardized Footprint: Fully compliant with ANSI/SLAS dimensions for seamless integration with automated liquid handling systems and robotic stackers.

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