Last updated: October 2026

Wherever glass would be too fragile, too heavy, or unsuitable for a specific chemistry, plastic is the substitute — and EduScope India's Laboratory Plasticware range mirrors most of Lab Glassware's function in break-resistant PP and TPX materials, covering measurement vessels, apparatus, and storage/holders, manufactured and exported to schools, colleges, universities, TVET institutes and research facilities.

EduScope India manufactures this Laboratory Plasticware range as part of its broader position as an Educational Laboratory Suppliers business, supplying break-resistant PP and TPX apparatus alongside its Lab Glassware range for schools, colleges and TVET institutes.

Laboratory plasticware range

Laboratory plasticware by function

What measurement vessels does this range cover?

Regular PP beakers, three measuring cylinder variants — PP, round TPX and hexagonal PP — plus the measuring jug, conical measure and volumetric flask.

What apparatus and connectors does this range include?

The deluxe aspirator bottle, long-stem funnels, plastic burette and plastic Kipp's apparatus. The plastic burette is a lower-cost, break-resistant alternative to the glass burettes under Lab Glassware — confirm stopcock precision meets your titration accuracy needs before substituting it for a glass version. Kipp's apparatus, used for controlled gas generation, should be checked for chemical compatibility with the specific reagents your experiment uses, since plastic construction isn't suitable for every gas-generating reaction.

What storage and holder products are included?

The horizontal pipette stand and 94-pipette stand differ mainly in capacity and orientation — choose the 94-pipette version for larger labs needing bulk pipette storage. The narrow-mouth and wide-mouth reagent bottles suit different reagent types — narrow-mouth for liquids poured in controlled amounts, wide-mouth for powders, viscous substances or where a scoop needs to fit inside.

Full product list

The complete Laboratory Plasticware range (146 products), in alphabetical order:

Specifications and standards

When should you choose plasticware over glassware for the same job?

Plasticware isn't a universal substitute for glass — it's the right choice specifically where breakage risk, weight, or chemical compatibility favour it. Choose plastic for high-handling, student-heavy settings (fewer breakages), for transport and fieldwork (lighter, shatter-resistant), and for chemistries not compatible with glass. Stay with glass where high-temperature heating, strong solvent resistance, or optical clarity for fine graduation reading matters most. Many labs stock both — plastic for routine student handling, glass for precision and heat-resistant applications.

Why are there three different measuring cylinder materials, and does it matter which you pick?

Yes — material affects clarity, chemical resistance and shape stability. The round TPX cylinder offers glass-like optical clarity for easier graduation reading, useful where reading accuracy matters most. The standard PP cylinder trades some clarity for broader chemical resistance and lower cost. The hexagonal PP cylinder resists rolling on a bench — a practical safety feature in busy student labs. Choose based on which trade-off (clarity, chemical resistance, or bench stability) matters most for your setting.

Who buys this range

How does this range fit into a full chemistry lab order?

This category is a companion to Lab Glassware rather than a replacement for it — most institutions stock both and choose per-vessel based on the trade-offs above. Pair either with Chemistry Lab Equipment for apparatus and Lab General Instruments for the clamps and stands that support glassware or plasticware during use.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I buy plastic or glass measuring cylinders?

It depends on priority: the TPX plastic cylinder offers glass-like clarity with break resistance; glass cylinders under Lab Glassware suit high-temperature or strong-solvent use. Many labs stock both.

Is the plastic burette as accurate as a glass burette?

Confirm stopcock precision on the plastic burette against your titration accuracy requirement before substituting it for a glass burette.

Which pipette stand should a larger lab choose?

The 94-pipette stand suits bulk storage; the horizontal stand suits smaller collections or benchtop convenience.

Request a quote

Separate your plasticware list into PP and TPX items, with the capacity of each vessel, the mouth type for reagent bottles and quantities of lines such as the Plastic Burette or Pipette Stand (94 Pipettes), before you submit it on the EduScope India contact page.