Petri Dish (Culture), PS

The GISCOM Petri Dish (Culture), PS is a high-clarity polystyrene culture dish designed for reliable microbiological and cell culture applications. Its transparent construction ensures excellent visibility of colonies, while smooth surfaces promote uniform growth. Ideal for routine analyses, media preparation, and microbial studies, it ensures consistent performance across research, academic, and industrial laboratories.

Key Features

• Crystal-clear polystyrene for superior visual inspection of culture growth
• Precision-molded base and lid for uniform distribution of media
• Smooth, flat surfaces support consistent colony formation
• Available with excellent fitting between base and lid to reduce contamination risks
• Lightweight, disposable, and highly user-friendly
• Consistent quality suitable for repetitive and high-throughput lab work

 Material Specifications

• Material: High-grade Polystyrene (PS)

Properties:

• Excellent optical clarity
• Chemically inert to standard culture media
• Stable at typical incubation temperatures
• Rigid mechanical performance for handling

Compliance: Manufactured following international laboratory plasticware standards (ISO-compatible processes)

Technical Specifications

• Available Sizes/Capacities: Multiple standard diameters (e.g., 60 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm)
• Dimensions: As per the global standard Petri dish formats
• Tolerance/Accuracy: Precision-molded dimensions for a reliable lid-base fit
• Calibration: Not applicable

Packaging:

• Clean, hygienic packing in sealed sleeves
• Bulk export cartons with protective cushioning

Accessories:

• Base and lid supplied together (no additional accessories required)

Handling & Precautions

• Intended for single use; avoid reuse to maintain sterility
• Store in clean, dry conditions away from excessive heat
• Not suitable for autoclaving (PS is heat-sensitive)
• Handle with care to prevent scratches that may interfere with culture visibility
• Avoid direct exposure to flames or solvents
• Dispose of used dishes as per laboratory biohazard protocols

Applications

• General microbiology and bacteriology studies
• Culture and enumeration of microorganisms
• Antibiotic sensitivity testing
• Media preparation, plating, and colony isolation
• Ideal for pharmaceutical QC/QA labs, food & beverage testing, biotech research, chemical labs, universities, medical colleges, diagnostic centers, and environmental monitoring facilities