Quick Answer: Desiccator is an autoclavable vacuum desiccator that holds vacuum up to 740mmHg for 24hrs without greasing, with a rigid transparent polycarbonate dome and a polypropylene base and stopcock.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Holds vacuum up to 740mmHg for 24hrs without greasing
Autoclavable
Rigid, transparent polycarbonate dome gives a clear view of the desiccant
Knob on the dome for easy handling
Polypropylene lower part and stopcock with self-lubricating PTFE plug
Internal flange groove holds a silicon rubber O-ring
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Type
Vacuum desiccator, autoclavable
Vacuum holding
Up to 740 mmHg for 24 hrs without greasing
Dome
Rigid, transparent polycarbonate
Base
Polypropylene
Stopcock
Polypropylene with self-lubricating PTFE plug
Seal
Silicon rubber O-ring in internal flange groove
About This Product
Under vacuum, the clear polycarbonate dome lets the desiccant inside be checked at a glance, and the seal holds up to 740mmHg for 24hrs without greasing. The polypropylene stopcock has a self-lubricating PTFE plug and a silicon rubber O-ring sits in the internal groove of the flange, while the autoclavable build means this Biology Lab Equipment desiccator can be sterilised in an autoclave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How long does the Desiccator hold vacuum? It can hold vacuum up to 740mmHg for 24hrs without greasing.
Q2. What materials are the dome and base made of? The dome is moulded in rigid, transparent polycarbonate and the lower part is polypropylene; the polypropylene stopcock has a self-lubricating PTFE plug.
