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Ordering Cleaned Containers
Most of the glass vials and glass bottles on this website can be ordered pre-cleaned and certified in the processes outlined below. To order a glass container pre-cleaned, browse our other bottles or vials to find the part # you want choose from the available cleaning procedures below and call us at (888) 322-5722 for pricing and availability for the part # and procedure you require.

Please note that caps assembled with glue and safety coated glass items are not pre-cleanable. All pre-cleaned containers are supplied with caps attached. We offer a wide variety of custom bottle and closure combinations.


KaptClean® Environmental Containers
All of our KaptClean® containers are available Cleaned & Certified (Level 3) or Cleaned only (Level 2). Certificate of Analysis provides a lot and stock number and meets or exceeds specifications.

KaptClean® for Semi-Volatiles - KaptClean® glass sample containers cleaned for semi-volatiles pesticides PCB’s and metals (protocol A).

KaptClean® for Volatiles - KaptClean® sample containers for use in volatile organic analysis (protocol B).

KaptClean® for Metals - KaptClean® HDPE sample containers cleaned for metals meets or exceeds analyst specifications (protocol C).

Kapt - Ready to Clean - Ready to Clean bottles are designed for users who prefer to use their own cleaning process. Ready to Clean bottles are fully assembled with polypropylene caps and a friction fit .015" Teflon® disc. Both cap and liner can be washed heated or autoclaved depending upon your application. The Teflon® disc is chemically inert and will not interfere with your test results.

Premium Cleaning Processes

Cleaned for TOC - These containers are cleaned for Total Organic Carbons to less than 50 μg/L.

Super Clean - Super cleaned containers are typically used by companies that operate large machinery which require the oil to undergo various analytical analyses for environmental compliance and/or for routine maintenance of the machinery. Super Clean Bottles are cleaned according to strict QC procedures and meet or exceed the following specification: Less than 10 particles in the greater than 14 micron size per ML.

Ultra Clean - Ultra Cleaned containers feature a proprietary cleaning process that cleans to 100 or less particles greater than 5 microns. Designed for those needing containers free from particulate contamination our cleaning procedures can utilize a variety of cleaning methods including the use of heated high purity electronics grade filtered water or ultrasonic cleaning depending on customer requirements. Bottles are quality controlled and certified.

Vacuum & Ionization
The Vacuum and Ionization process removes contaminants such as loose dirt carton lint aerosols and fine glass particles.
V & I Cleaning Process:

1) Compressed air passes through a condensate separator and coalescing filter to remove aerosols and fine dust particles.
2) Next the air passes through an absorbent filter to remove gases.
3) A vacuum draws the particulate-laden atmosphere out of the container.
4) Individually cleaned closures are immediately placed on the container.

Benefits of V & I:
• Is extremely cost-effective.
• Saves time! No need to waste valuable time rewashing bottles.
• Provides a clean final appearance.
• You will not find any dust particles floating in your samples.
• Seals cleanliness into each individual bottle. Since each container is individually cleaned they will not collect dust flies and other debris while stored in your lab.
• Odor-free and tasteless. The air inside the bottle will not interfere with your product in any way.