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   1 Best overall Nalgene

   Nalgene Polycarbonate Carboy 2 L

   ★★★★★4.6/5 $266.30

   Durable, impact-resistant polycarbonate with a tight seal, ideal for most laboratory applications.

   • high impact resistance
   • clear view of contents

   • slightly higher price

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   2 Best chemical resistance Nalgene

   Thermo Scientific Nalgene Polypropylene Carboy 4 L

   ★★★★☆4.5/5 $349.88

   Polypropylene construction offers excellent resistance to solvents and acids.

   • chemical resistant
   • lightweight

   • not as clear as polycarbonate

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   3 Best for large volumes Corning

   Corning 5 L Polypropylene Carboy

   ★★★★☆4.4/5 $238.99

   Large capacity with robust build, suitable for bulk sample storage.

   • large capacity
   • durable

   • bulky

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4. 

   4 Best bulk storage United Scientific

   VWR 10 L Polycarbonate Carboy

   ★★★★☆4.3/5 $46.94

   Spacious polycarbonate carboy with a secure screw-cap for long-term storage.

   • very large
   • clear

   • heavy when full

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5. 5 Best for light-sensitive samples

   Sigma-Aldrich 1 L Amber Glass Carboy

   ★★★★☆4.2/5 $30-$40

   Amber glass protects photosensitive reagents while providing chemical inertness.

   • UV protection
   • inert

   • fragile

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   6 Best for sterile work EISCO

   Eppendorf 2 L Polypropylene Carboy

   ★★★★☆4.5/5 $104.59 Only 19 left

   Sterilizable polypropylene carboy designed for microbiology and cell culture.

   • autoclavable
   • tight seal

   • opaque

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7. 

   7 Best temperature tolerance FastRack

   Pyrex 3 L Borosilicate Glass Carboy

   ★★★★☆4.3/5 $60.99

   Borosilicate glass withstands high temperatures and rapid temperature changes.

   • heat resistant
   • transparent

   • breakable

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