Coated glassware protects scientists

Published: 22-Sep-2010

Kimble Chase introduces a proprietary glassware coating to provide an added measure of safety for scientists working with harmful substances

Kimble Chase, the world’s largest manufacturer of laboratory glassware products, has launched KimCote plastic-coated glassware.

KimCote is an ultra-clear coating that is applied to the exterior of laboratory glassware to resist breakage and contain leakage. The coating provides an important additional level of protection against the risk of exposure to harmful biologics, toxic materials, pressurised fluids, and many common laboratory chemicals, including solvents and acids. KimCote also protects against injury from shattered glass.

A durable, proprietary coating provides a non-slip surface texture that improves the ability to grip KimCote glassware, whether wet or dry, further minimising the chance of handling mishaps and exposure.

Kimble Chase offers KimCote coating on many traditional glassware products, including bottles, cylinders, flasks, funnels, tissue grinders and tubes. Application of KimCote coating to other glassware is available upon request.

All KimCote glassware is designed to withstand steam autoclave temperatures up to 120°C (250°F) and freezing temperature to -20°C (-4°F). KimCote is safe for dishwashers and microwaves and the coated surface accommodates labelling and marking.

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