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Sterile Plastic Lab Spatulas


U-Shape 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.

U-Shape Blade—Spatulas with a u-shape blade have raised edges that keep powders and granules from falling as you move them between containers.

Straight Blade—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. Temp., ° F	Clean Room Std.	Food Industry Std.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
U-Shape Blade



		1/8"	1 1/2"	6 5/8"	Semi-Flexible	Polystyrene	White	165	Fed. Std. Class 100,000; ISO Class 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9757N111	000000


		1/4"	1 1/2"	6 5/8"	Semi-Flexible	Polystyrene	White	165	Fed. Std. Class 100,000; ISO Class 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9757N112	00000


		Straight Blade



				1/2"	1 1/2"	6 3/4"	Semi-Flexible	Polystyrene	White	165	Fed. Std. Class 100,000; ISO Class 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9757N113	00000

Stainless Steel Lab Spoons and Spatulas

Round-Blade Spatula End ×

Taper-Blade Spatula End


Straight Blade	Round Blade

Taper Blade

Collect, scrape, spread, and transfer small quantities of material—all with a single tool.

Round Blade—Spatulas with a round-blade end are ideal for accessing edges and corners.

Taper Blade—Use spatulas with a taper-blade end to scrape material out of tight spots.

PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel—PTFE-coated stainless steel spatulas are nonstick—liquid and powder slide easily off them. The coating meets FDA requirements for use in direct food contact applications.

		Blade
	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Material	Autoclavable		Each
Round-Blade Spatula End × Taper-Blade Spatula End



		7 1/2"	5/16" × 5/16"	2" × 2"	PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel	Yes	7075A31	000000

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 Sampling Knives—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							Pkg. of 10		Pkg. of 100
	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Material	Color	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.		Pkg.		Pkg.
Sampling Knives



		2 3/4"	3/4"	7 1/2"	Polystyrene	White	155	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	9769N11	00000	9769N12	000000


		Sterile Sampling Knives



				2 3/4"	3/4"	7 1/2"	Polystyrene	White	155	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	9769N13	00000	9769N14	000000

Food and Beverage Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives


A	B

C	D

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 Detectable and X-Ray Detectable—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 Environments—Sanitary knives are antibacterial to stop germs and mold from growing on the surface.

Autoclavable—Autoclavable knives can be sterilized with heat.

		Blade				Handle
	Style	Wd.	Lg.	Overall Lg.	Flexibility	Lg.	Material	Max. Temp., ° F	Autoclavable	Food Industry Std.	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	210	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue , Green , Red , White	5019N3	00000


				A	4"	3 3/4"	9 3/4"	Rigid	5 3/8"	Plastic	210	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue , Green , Red , White	5019N4	0000
				B	8 7/8"	1 3/8"	4 5/8"	Flexible	—	Plastic	210	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue	5019N25	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	3661A1	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	3661A2	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	5732A14	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	5019N14	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	5019N13	0000

Sanitary Stirring Paddles

Polypropylene

Paddles with Holes

Polypropylene

Paddles without 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—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—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. Temp., ° F	Color	Autoclavable	Food Industry Std.		Each
Polypropylene







				Paddles with Holes

				27"	1 13/32"	Tee	13"	6"	175	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	3494K12	000000


				39"	1 13/32"	Tee	13"	6"	175	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	3494K16	00000




						Paddles without Holes

						27"	1 13/32"	Tee	13"	6"	175	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	3494K14	00000


						39"	1 13/32"	Tee	13"	6"	175	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	3494K18	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. Temp., ° F	Color	Food Industry Std.		Each
39"	1 13/32"	Tee	13"	6"	175	Gray	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	3494K22	0000000

Sterile Plastic Sampling Spoons


Style A	Style B	Style C

Sterilized then individually packaged in bags, these spoons won’t contaminate your work. Each bag is marked with a lot number. Toss the spoons out after you stir or collect your samples.

Note: Capacities are approximate.

Style A

Style A have the portion size marked on the back of the handle. Level them off to sample the same capacity every time. They’re designed to sit flat on a surface without wobbling, so you can use them as weigh boats.

Cap.	Lg.	Bottom Shape	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4 tsp./1 ml	15 1/2"	Flat	Polystyrene	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9727N114	000000
1/2 tsp./2 ml	16 1/2"	Flat	Polystyrene	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9727N115	00000
1 tsp./5 ml	17"	Flat	Polystyrene	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9727N116	00000
3 tsp./15 ml	19"	Flat	Polystyrene	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	10	9727N117	00000

Style B

									Each
Cap.	Lg.	Bottom Shape	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.		1-24	25-Up
6 tsp./30 ml	10"	Round	Polystyrene	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	9727N111	00000	00000

Style C

Style C have a bent handle to retrieve samples from tall or deep containers. A narrow bowl makes it easy to reach material in corners and scrape edges.

									Each
Cap.	Lg.	Bottom Shape	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.		1-99	100-Up
2 tsp./10 ml	15"	Round	HDPE	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	9727N112	00000	00000
4 tsp./20 ml	15 1/2"	Round	HDPE	White	No	190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	9727N113	0000	0000

Controlled-Dispensing Lab Spatulas

U-Shape 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.

U-Shape Blade—Spatulas with a u-shape 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.

Curved Blade—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 Stainless Steel Blade—Spatulas with a PTFE-coated stainless steel blade 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	Food Industry Std.		Each
U-Shape Blade



		PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel	1/4"	3"	8 1/4"	Rigid	Polystyrene	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	9725N14	000000


		Curved Blade



				PTFE-Coated Stainless Steel	1/2"	2"	7"	Rigid	Polystyrene	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	9725N12	00000

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.

Cap.	Lg.	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.		Each



4	1/4 tsp., 1/2 tsp., 1 tsp., 3 tsp./1 ml, 2 ml, 5 ml, 15 ml	7"	Polypropylene	White	Yes	250	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	41705T77	000000

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.

Lg.	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



1/4 tsp./1 ml	7"	Polypropylene	White	Yes	250	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	41705T11	000000


1/2 tsp./2 ml	7"	Polypropylene	White	Yes	250	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	41705T12	00000
1 tsp./5 ml	7"	Polypropylene	White	Yes	250	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	41705T13	00000
3 tsp./15 ml	7"	Polypropylene	White	Yes	250	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	12	41705T14	00000

Stainless Steel Spoons

Scoop, stir, and serve with these spoons. Made of stainless steel, they’re easy to clean and sanitize.

Spoons with a colored handle let you assign colors to specific tasks for quick identification.

Round Bottom


Solid	Perforated

Round-bottom spoons work well for most jobs. They're shaped to get into corners and scrape along the sides of containers.

Perforated—Use perforated spoons to strain samples and skim foam from the top of a vat.

Plastic Handle—Spoons with a plastic handle are insulated to protect your hand from hot and cold contents.

Stop Notch—Spoons with a stop notch have a bump under the handle that prevents them from slipping into containers.

NSF/ANSI 2—Spoons that meet NSF/ANSI 2 sanitary standards are safe to use in food-processing environments.

			Bowl					Handle
	Cap., fl. oz.	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	Dp.	Hole Dia.	Material	Material	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F	Features	Food Industry Std.		Each
Solid



		2	14"	2 7/8"	4"	1/2"	—	Stainless Steel	Plastic	Black	No	450	Stop Notch	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 2	7131T25	000000


		Perforated



				2	14"	2 7/8"	4"	1/2"	7/32"	Stainless Steel	Plastic	Black	No	450	Stop Notch	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 2	7131T26	00000