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Stainless Steel Spoons and Lab Spatulas

							Each
	Capacity, ml	Lg.	Material	Autoclavable	Specifications Met	Features		Each
Spoon
A	37	11"	400 Series Stainless Steel	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 2	__	0000000	00000
A	37	18"	400 Series Stainless Steel	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 2	__	0000000	0000
Rounded Spatula × Tapered Spatula
D	__	7 1/2"	304 Stainless Steel	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	Nonstick Coating	0000000	00000

Controlled-Dispensing Lab Spatulas

U-Shaped Blade

Curved Blade

A thumbwheel on these spatulas creates small vibrations to dispense tiny amounts of liquids or powder. This makes them a great choice to transfer material bit by bit into a weighing dish. Made from stainless steel, these spatulas are corrosion resistant for use with chemicals, as well as easy to clean and sanitize.

Spatulas with a U-shaped blade can fit into narrow openings, such as small bottles. Their raised edges keep samples from falling over the sides of the blade. Instead, samples will funnel down the narrow tip, giving you the greatest control over how much is dispensed.

Spatulas with a curved blade have a slight curve at the tip to keep samples from falling off the end in large quantities. These spatulas lack edges, so they are a great choice when you want to dispense every last speck.

PTFE-coated spatulas let liquid and powder slide easily off the blade. The coating meets FDA requirements for use in direct food contact applications.

Blade
Material	Wd.	Lg.	Lg.	Flexibility	Handle Material	Specifications Met		Each
U-Shaped Blade
PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel	1/4"	3"	8 1/4"	Rigid	Polystyrene Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	0000000	000000
Curved Blade
PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel	1/2"	2"	7"	Rigid	Polystyrene Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	0000000	00000

Sterile Plastic Lab Spatulas

U-Shaped Blade

Straight Blade

Cleaned and bagged in a Class 8 clean room, these spatulas won’t contaminate your samples. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Scoop, sort, or spread materials, then toss these spatulas when you’re done. Made of polystyrene, they are firm yet flexible enough to scrape the sides of containers without breaking. The narrow blade fits inside test tubes and other small containers.

Spatulas with a U-shaped blade have raised edges that keep powders and granules from falling as you move them between containers.

Spatulas with a straight blade are often used to scrape and spread pastes or gels. Since they don’t have raised edges, it’s easy to see if you’ve transferred every last speck.

Blade
Wd.	Lg.	Lg.	Flexibility	Handle Material	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
U-Shaped Blade
1/8"	1 1/2"	6 5/8"	Semi-Flexible	Polystyrene Plastic	White	165°	Fed. Std. Class 100,000; ISO Class 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	00000000	000000
1/4"	1 1/2"	6 5/8"	Semi-Flexible	Polystyrene Plastic	White	165°	Fed. Std. Class 100,000; ISO Class 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	00000000	00000
Straight Blade
1/2"	1 1/2"	6 3/4"	Semi-Flexible	Polystyrene Plastic	White	165°	Fed. Std. Class 100,000; ISO Class 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	00000000	00000

Metal-Detector-Grade Plastic Stirring Paddles

This paddle contains a compound that can be sensed by metal detectors. It is made from FDA-listed polypropylene for use in food and beverage applications.

Handle			Paddle
Lg.	Dia.	Shape	Lg.	Wd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Specifications Met		Each
39"	1 13/32"	T	13"	6"	175°	Gray	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	0000000

Sanitary Stirring Paddles

Polypropylene

Polypropylene with Holes

Mix and stir food and other material in hygienic environments with these paddles—they’re easy to clean and won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. You can also use them as scrapers.

Polypropylene paddles are much lighter than stainless steel paddles, which reduces fatigue during extended use. They also have a T-handle to give you more comfort and control. They’re often used to mix soups, sauces, and powders. Unlike stainless steel, they won’t scratch surfaces. Constructed from a single piece of plastic, they have no seams where bacteria can grow. These paddles are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

Paddles with holes are good for agitating liquids, and they help break up clumps in your mixture.

Handle			Paddle
Lg.	Dia.	Shape	Lg.	Wd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Autoclavable	Specifications Met		Each
Polypropylene Plastic
Without Holes
27"	1 13/32"	T	13"	6"	175°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	000000
39"	1 13/32"	T	13"	6"	175°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	00000
With Holes
27"	1 13/32"	T	13"	6"	175°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	00000
39"	1 13/32"	T	13"	6"	175°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	0000000	00000

Single-Use Sampling Knives

Slice, spread, and smooth samples with these knives, then toss them when you’re done to avoid cross contamination. Made of polystyrene, they're rigid enough to cut through material as thick as clay without bending or breaking. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

Sterile knives are made and individually bagged in an ISO Class 7 clean room, so they’re free of particles that could contaminate your samples.

Blade
Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Material	Color	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met		Pkg.
Pkg. of 10
Knives
2 3/4"	3/4"	7 1/2"	Polystyrene Plastic	White	155°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	0000000	00000
Sterile Knives
2 3/4"	3/4"	7 1/2"	Polystyrene Plastic	White	155°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	0000000	00000
Pkg. of 100
Knives
2 3/4"	3/4"	7 1/2"	Polystyrene Plastic	White	155°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	0000000	00000
Sterile Knives
2 3/4"	3/4"	7 1/2"	Polystyrene Plastic	White	155°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	0000000	00000

Food Industry Nonscratching Plastic Putty Knives

Scrape, cut, and spread material in your food-processing facility with these putty knives—they’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Made from plastic, they won’t scratch metal surfaces or corrode from chemicals.

Metal- and X-ray-detectable knives have metal and chemical additives that set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines if they fall into your line. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to keep contaminated food from leaving your facility.

Sanitary knives are antibacterial to stop germs and mold from growing on the surface.

Autoclavable knives can be sterilized with heat.

	Blade				Handle
	Wd.	Lg.	Overall Lg.	Flexibility	Lg.	Material	Max. Temp., °F	Autoclavable	Specifications Met	Choose a Blade Color		Each
Metal- and X-Ray Detectable
Straight Edge and Blade
A	3"	2 3/4"	8"	Rigid	5 1/4"	Plastic	170°	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1660	Blue, Gray, Green, Red	000000	00000
A	4 1/4"	3 3/4"	9 3/4"	Rigid	5 3/8"	Plastic	170°	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1660	Blue, Gray, Green, Red	000000	0000
B	8"	1 3/8"	3 1/2"	Flexible	__	Plastic	170°	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1660	Blue	0000000	0000
Sanitary
Straight Edge and Blade
A	3"	3"	7 7/8"	Rigid	4 3/4"	Plastic	170°	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	000000	0000
A	4 5/16"	4 3/8"	9 1/4"	Rigid	5"	Plastic	170°	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	000000	0000
C	8 5/16"	2 1/2"	5"	Rigid	2 1/2"	Plastic	170°	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
Metal- and X-Ray Detectable, Sanitary
Straight Edge and Blade
D	5 7/16"	5 1/8"	5 1/8"	Rigid	__	__	100°	No	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue	0000000	0000
D	5 1/2"	3 7/8"	3 7/8"	Flexible	__	__	100°	No	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue	0000000	0000

Plastic Sampling Spoon Sets

Gather small amounts of sample material. With a flat edge, these spoons are easy to level off for sampling the same capacity each time. Each set includes four spoon sizes. These spoons are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

Note: Capacities are approximate.

	Capacity
Number of Spoons	tsp.	ml	Lg.	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
4	1/4, 1/2, 1, 3	1, 2, 5, 15	7"	Polypropylene Plastic	White	Yes	250°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	00000000	00000

Plastic Sampling Spoons

Scoop up small amounts of sample material. These spoons have a flat edge, which lets you level them off to the same capacity each time. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

Note: Capacities are approximate.

Capacity
tsp.	ml	Lg.	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4	1	7"	Polypropylene Plastic	White	Yes	250°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	00000000	000000
1/2	2	7"	Polypropylene Plastic	White	Yes	250°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	00000000	00000
1	5	7"	Polypropylene Plastic	White	Yes	250°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	00000000	00000
3	15	7"	Polypropylene Plastic	White	Yes	250°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	00000000	00000