Wash Bottle
Product Code : SCL-CLE-11449
Description:
The Laboratory Wash Bottle (also known as a Squeeze Bottle or Rinse Bottle) is a fundamental and ubiquitous piece of Science Educational Laboratory Equipment. It is an indispensable tool for maintaining cleanliness, precision, and safety in chemical and biological lab environments.
Function: Designed to dispense a controlled, fine stream of liquid (such as deionized water, ethanol, or acetone) onto a surface.
Design & Material: Features a flexible, squeezable body, typically made from durable Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) for chemical resistance and flexibility. It includes a screw-top closure and an integrated nozzle/dip tube system for directional liquid delivery.
Primary Advantage: The squeeze operation allows for precise, localized application of the cleaning or rinsing solution. This controlled stream is critical for delicate procedures, such as rinsing sensitive electrodes or washing precipitates, while minimizing solvent waste and preventing cross-contamination.
Usage:
The Wash Bottle plays a critical role in developing proper laboratory technique for students and professionals:
Washing Precipitates: Essential in filtration experiments for washing solid precipitates (solids collected on filter paper) to remove impurities without disturbing the solid material.
Precise Solvent Addition: Used to add small, precise amounts of solvent during procedures like titration (for rinsing the sides of the flask) or for bringing solutions accurately to a specific volume.
Dispensing Chemicals: Color-coded wash bottles are commonly used to safely store and dispense common laboratory liquids like acetone, ethanol, and methanol. Proper labeling is mandated for safety and to prevent misuse.
Lab Safety and Hygiene: Used for localized cleanup of minor spills on the work surface, promoting overall laboratory hygiene.
