Thermo Scientific Nalgene Carboy 20 L Square Sterile Biotainer 3 Carboys

Thermo Scientific Nalgene 3423-42 Biotainer Carboy – 20 L, Square, Polycarbonate, Sterile

The Thermo Scientific Nalgene 3423-42 is a 20-liter, heavy-duty carboy specifically engineered for the critical storage and transport of biopharmaceutical materials. Manufactured from high-clarity, medical-grade polycarbonate (PC), this Biotainer provides excellent impact resistance and glass-like transparency, allowing for easy visual inspection of contents. The space-saving square design maximizes efficiency in cold rooms and storage facilities. Supplied sterile and certified non-pyrogenic, the 3423-42 is a reliable solution for maintaining the integrity of pH-sensitive media, buffers, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) during long-term storage or frozen transport.

Technical Performance and Design

• High-Clarity Polycarbonate: Offers exceptional strength and durability, maintaining its integrity in extreme conditions ranging from -100°C to +100°C.

• Space-Saving Square Footprint: The square geometry allows for more efficient use of storage space in incubators, refrigerators, and shipping containers compared to traditional round carboys.

• Integrated Handle: Features a robust, molded-in handle that ensures safe and easy manual transport, even when the vessel is filled to its full 20 L capacity.

• Leak-Proof Screw Closure: Equipped with a 48 mm screw cap that provides a secure, validated seal to protect high-value biological products from environmental contamination.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 3423-42

• Nominal Capacity: 20 Liters

• Material: USP Class VI Polycarbonate (PC)

• Closure Size: 48 mm

• Dimensions: Approx. 252 x 252 x 493 mm

• Sterility: Sterile (Gamma Irradiated, SAL 10⁻⁶)

• Certifications: Non-pyrogenic, Non-cytotoxic, and ADCF (Animal Derived Component-Free).

Key Benefits & Applications

• Bulk Pharmaceutical Storage: Optimized for the containment of bulk drug intermediates, vaccines, and sterile buffers in a cGMP environment.

• Frozen Transport: The polycarbonate resin is specifically tested for low-temperature durability, making this carboy ideal for the transport of frozen biologicals at -80°C.

• Reduced Validation Effort: Supplied ready-to-use and sterile, significantly reducing the labor and time associated with cleaning and sterilization validation in-house.

• Closed System Integration: The 48 mm neck is compatible with various ported closures (such as the 2560-0489), allowing for easy integration into aseptic fluid transfer manifolds.

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