Aptaca plastic Petri dish 60mm, sterile, with 3 vents

Introduction to Aptaca 60mm plastic petri dish

The Aptaca 60mm plastic petri dish (code 161) is a standard microbiological culture consumable manufactured by Aptaca (Italy). The product is pre-sterilized and specifically designed for agar media pouring, isolation, culture, and colony growth monitoring. The compact 60mm size optimizes incubator space and reduces culture media consumption in the laboratory.

Outstanding features

• Made of high optical clarity plastic, supporting clear colony observation and counting under a magnifier or colony counter.
• Integrated 3 ventilation ribs on the lid provide optimal airflow and minimize moisture condensation on the surface.
• Compact 60mm specification, suitable for small-scale microbial testing or routine testing.
• Pre-sterilized by the manufacturer, ready for immediate use without re-sterilization.

Applications

• Isolating, subculturing, and colony counting in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic microbiology laboratories.
• Surface hygiene monitoring and air cleanliness testing in production areas or cleanrooms.
• Medical microbiology testing and biological research in hospitals and research institutes.
• Microbiological culture practical sessions in universities and training institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aptaca 60mm petri dish code 161 pre-sterilized?
The dish is pre-sterilized by the manufacturer, ensuring it can be opened and used directly in a laminar flow hood.

What is the function of the 3 ventilation ribs on the lid?
The 3 raised ribs create an essential gap for gas exchange during microbial respiration while minimizing condensation that clouds the lid.