Aerosol-Barrier Tips

Aerosol-Barrier Tips

Description:

Aerosol-Barrier Tips are specialized pipette tips designed to prevent contamination from aerosols, droplets, and airborne particles. These tips are commonly used in molecular biology, microbiology, and other laboratory applications where sample integrity is crucial. They feature a barrier or filter that acts as a protective barrier between the pipette and the sample, preventing contaminants from reaching the pipette or the liquid being handled. Aerosol-Barrier Tips are essential in preventing cross-contamination during sensitive or high-precision work, such as PCR, cell culture, or DNA/RNA analysis.

Specifications:

• Material: Typically made from high-quality polypropylene (PP) for strength, durability, and chemical resistance

• Aerosol Barrier: Features a built-in filter or barrier to trap aerosolized particles, ensuring they do not enter the pipette or affect the sample

• Sterility: Often available in sterile packaging for use in sterile environments or with sensitive samples

• Volume Capacity: Available in various sizes (e.g., 10 µL, 200 µL, 1000 µL) to accommodate different pipette types and volumes

• Compatibility: Designed to fit standard pipettes from brands such as Gilson, Eppendorf, Thermo Scientific, and others

• Color-Coding: Often color-coded by size for easy identification

• Packaging: Typically packaged in bulk or racks, often with individual tips wrapped or bagged for convenience and sterility

Uses:

• Preventing Cross-Contamination:

  • Used to avoid contamination between samples in sensitive experiments, especially in applications like PCR, DNA/RNA analysis, or microbiology

• Molecular Biology:

  • Essential for applications like qPCR, RT-PCR, and other techniques that require the highest levels of precision and sample purity

• Cell Culture:

  • Used in cell culture labs where contamination could compromise cell lines or experiments

• Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research:

  • Often employed in pharmaceutical research, where the integrity of samples must be maintained for drug development or testing

• Preventing Aerosol Contamination:

  • Important for preventing the introduction of contaminants, such as DNA or RNA from previous samples, into new experiments or test tubes

Features:

• ✅ Aerosol-Barrier Filter: Built-in barrier filter prevents aerosolized contaminants from entering the pipette

• ✅ Prevents Cross-Contamination: Keeps each sample isolated and protected, reducing the risk of sample-to-sample contamination

• ✅ Sterile and Safe: Available in sterile packaging, ensuring no contamination before use

• ✅ Durable and Leak-Proof: Made from high-quality, chemical-resistant materials

• ✅ Compatible with Standard Pipettes: Fits a variety of pipette brands and models, offering flexibility in usage

• ✅ Variety of Sizes: Available in different volume capacities to meet a wide range of laboratory needs

• ✅ Color-Coded for Easy Identification: Often color-coded by size for fast identification and efficient workflow

Safety Notes:

• Handling Aerosol-Barrier Tips: While the barrier reduces the risk of contamination, proper handling techniques should still be followed, including using pipettes with care and ensuring that tips are discarded properly to avoid further contamination.

• Sterility: If using sterile tips, avoid touching the tip or the inside of the packaging to maintain sterility.