MetalFree® Pipette Tips
Our MetalFree® Pipette tips are produced to ensure that key trace metals are kept below one part per billion (1ppb). This level of purity is far higher than other Pipette tips that offer heavy metal certification to less than 1 part per million.
Like all Labcon tips our MetalFree® tips are made of high quality 100% pure virgin medical grade polypropylene so you won't find contamination like DiHemda or BPA in our tips. We pre-test the resin using ICP-MS to ensure no extractables or unknown contaminants are present. Every lot is lab tested and certified free of detectable Nuclease (Rnase/Dnase), Adenosine Tri-phosphate, and Endotoxin (pyrogen) contamination.
Like all our Pipette tips quality compliance certificates are downloadable by lot number from the certificates page.
Extend your Investment
All our MetalFree® tips in racks are packed in our trademarked Teal or Purple racks. These racks are made of polypropylene and are autoclavable repeatedly. They have sturdy latch hinges that won't come apart like lesser quality tip racks and a special snap lock designed so that it will not catch on your gloves. You can also get MetalFree® tips in resealable zip style bags, in Eclipse™ refills, and in racks that have been sterilized using a validated (10-6) process.
See RefillsTested for 21 Common Metals
MetalFree® Pipette Tips are cleaner than other brands of Pipette tips. Our MetalFree® tips are independently lab tested using ICP-MS to ensure they are free of 21 metals to a detection level of 1 part per billion.
US FDA Registered
Unlike other Pipette tip suppliers Labcon is a registered US FDA manufacturer compliant with United States Title 21.
USP
Labcon MetalFree® tips are made from 100% United States Pharmacopeial Convention Class VI medical grade compliant resins.
Ultra Low Metals
MetalFree® Pipette tips have been tested using ICP-MS and are free of contamination to a detection level of 1ppb.
Contaminant Free
MetalFree® Pipette tips are certified free from Phthalates, Oleamide, DiHEMDA, and Substances of Very High Concern. (SVHC).
Valid Sterility
Our sterile MetalFree® tips like all Labcon products include validated U.S.FDA 10-6 sterility to allow for all laboratory uses.
Made Right
We make our products in the U.S. because keeping things close means we can better control our supply chain, our quality, and our footprint.
Labcon MetalFree® Pipette tips feature medical grade polypropylene resins that are U.S. FDA approved. Our sterile MetalFree® Tips are sterilized to an SAL of 10-6 so they can be used in medical and diagnostic applications as well as research. Available in package versions to meet your laboratory needs.
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Endotoxin Free (Non pyrogenic) Product samples are exposed to endotoxin-free water and the resulting extraction fluid is tested for contamination using the kinetic turbidimetric Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) assay protocol and USP guidelines. All products tested must display less than 0.05 EU/ml to be certified free of endotoxin. |
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Nuclease Free (RNase/DNase) Product samples are exposed to nuclease-free water and the resulting extraction fluid is tested for nuclease activity on commercially available 7.5 kb Poly(A) tailed RNA (1µg) and HindIII-digested DNA (1µg) with a one hour 37°C incubation in appropriate buffers. Results are visualized on an agarose gel with appropriate positive and negative controls. Extraction fluid samples must show no degradation of the nucleic acids by the extraction fluid has occurred for the product to be certified as RNase-free and DNase-free |
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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Product sample surfaces are tested for the presence of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) using a controlled bioluminescence reaction to detect contamination. Luminescence data is compared to results generated by ATP-free surfaces and surfaces with known amounts of ATP as a positive control. The relative light units result must indicate less than 2 X 10-12 mg/µl of ATP for the product to be certified as ATP free. |
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Heavy Metals Free Heavy metals have been tested for using the prescribed USP method and confirmed to have levels lower than 1 part per million (1ppm) |
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Metal Free Our ultra-low metal products are tested with an ICP-MS method to confirm that the following elements fall below 1 part per billion (1ppb): Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Potassium, Lithium, Lead, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic. |
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Validated Sterilization Labcon products are sterilized by radiation sterilization within a dose range of 12-35 kGy. The dose range necessary for the stated sterility assurance level is continuously audited through quarterly bio-burden and sterility validation studies performed according to the ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 standard by an independent laboratory. This dosage is sufficient to guarantee a sterility assurance level of 10-6. |
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) PFAS free products have been tested to ensure the products manufactured are free of PFAS compounds. Testing methods followed the guidance of U.S.EPA Method 537 for specific PFAS compounds and U.S. EPA Method 300.0 for inorganic ions. Tests were performed via Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Isotope Dilution Analyte (IDA), and Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) by an independent laboratory. |
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy-Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy These products contain resins that are processed under conditions proven to exceed the European Union standard as listed in the 22nd Commission Directive EC 98/16/EC of March 5th, 1998 as annexed to council Directive EC 76/768/EEC and further Amendment 419 Annex II of 12 June 2001. |
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Medical Grade (USP) U.S Pharmacoepia Methods and Guidelines (U.S.P Class VI) are used if applicable. We only use medical grade resins and pre-test all resins for contaminants prior to use. Resins are compliant with FDA CFR title 21-177.1520, 178.3295, 178.3297. |
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California Prop 65 No Labcon manufactured disposables contain any of the “listed chemicals” as referenced in the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, (Prop 65) as revised May 25, 2018. |
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Phthalates & Oleamide All our resins are medical grade and are certified free of Bisphenol A (BPA), Oleamide, DiHEMDA, and Phthalates. |
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Substances of Very High Concern & REACH All Labcon products are compliant with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC/-2011/65-2015/863, are free of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), and are EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 compliant. |
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Origin These products are Made in USA and all components meet the requirements for US origin under the USMCA agreement. |
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U.S. FDA Registered Labcon is a U.S. FDA registered medical device manufacturer. Our facility is registered by the U.S. government to comply with CFR21 GMP regulations for manufacturing medical devices. |
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CE Compliant As applicable Labcon products meet the requirements for CE marking under regulation 2017/746. |
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ISO 9001 Quality Registration Labcon has been registered to the ISO 9001 quality management system standar since 1997 and maintains registration to ISO 9001:2015. |
| Material | 100% Virgin Polypropylene |
| Grade | Medical |
| Rating | USP Class VI |
| Colors | Natural (Clear) |
| Length | Various |
| Fits | Most popular pipette brands |
| Approved Use | Medical, Research, Industrial, Food & Beverage |
| Lot Expiration | 6 years |
| Sterile Expiration | 5 years |
Loose Pack
Loose pack pipette tips are supplied in resealable polyethylene bags. These are not recommended if you plan to store the tips for long periods since warping can occur after long periods of storage in bags.
96 Rack
These racks offer workhorse reliability and versatility. They have heavy hook hinges that are extremely durable and an ergonomic snap latch that won't catch gloves. Smooth rounded edges and reinforced seal make these racks durable additions to your lab. Strong enough to be autoclaved many times. The separate rack insert includes a beveled top and extra sturdy surface for multi-channel pipetting. A vent in the rack sides allows steam autoclaving to be more efficient and assures your tips are sterile.
Eclipse™ MINI
Eclipse™ Mini refills can be used to refill Labcon and some other brands of pipette tip racks. Their low carbon footprint makes them an ideal solution to waste reduction goals for your lab. They refill racks without your having to touch the tips or racks so you don't need gloves.
Eclipse™ Refill
Eclipse™ refills can be used to refill Labcon and some other brands of pipette tip racks. Their low carbon footprint makes them an ideal solution to waste reduction goals for your lab. They refill racks without your having to touch the tips or racks so you don't need gloves.
Eclipe™ UNO Refill
Eclipse™ UNO refills can be used to refill Labcon pipette tip racks with MetalFree® Tips. Their low carbon footprint makes them an ideal solution to waste reduction goals for your lab. They refill racks without your having to touch the tips or racks so you don't need gloves.
