Nalgene™ Large Narrow-Mouth PPCO Bottles with Closure, 2L - FAQs

Are the Nalgene PPCO media bottles/tubes able to be irradiated?

PPCO bottles/tubes are not recommended for sterilization by radiation. Polycarbonate bottles/tubes would be a suitable alternative if radiation sterilization is desired.

What do the terms IBM and EBM refer to on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) for plastic consumables?

Please see the definitions for each term below:

• IBM: injection blow molded
• EBM: extrusion blow molded