Laboratory glassware supplies fill the requirements for many business and educational applications. Outlets include pharmaceuticals, scientific research laboratories, chemical manufacturers, educational institutions, commercial and retail venues to name a few.

Manufacturers provide solutions for custom, glass blown glassware; suppliers and distributors carry inventories from many brand name companies with wide selections. Whatever your business applications for glassware entail, lab supplies online covers the spectrum. When you buy lab glassware, consider the following:

1. Consider used lab glassware for bottom line savings.

2. Look for chemistry lab glassware kits designed for the individual or small business.

3. Find laboratory glassware suppliers that handle large orders of common items or provide customer solutions for complex research.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find used lab and chemistry glassware for extra savings

Bookmark these companies because the inventory changes. They offer common items like flasks and test tubes as well as complex glassware.

I recommend: Get used laboratory glassware by scrolling down the page to “Laboratory Glassware”; then select a product for price, brand and specification at Phoenix Equipment, Inc. Go to Lehman Scientific, LLC for their chemistry lab glassware and other used laboratory glassware with prices, photos and description.

Buy glass labware by sets for smaller businesses

These sets contain glassware items such as flasks with different dimensions, while some sets include a variety of laboratory supplies. Buying in kit form saves money over comparable single item shopping.

I recommend: For beaker, flask or assortment sets go to Lab Depot, Inc. Select a combination set that includes cylinders, test tubes with rack, flasks and bottles at OnlineScienceMall, a division of MacNan Biologicals. Go to Voigt Global Distribution, Inc. for chemistry lab glassware kits with polyethylene cases; click “Order” for various payment methods.

Get the latest products from laboratory glassware suppliers and distributors

These companies carry inventory suitable for industry, research and education. Open an online account at these sites.

I recommend: Go to ScienceLab.com, Inc. for discount pricing; choose an item from the directory, but note some categories include both laboratory glassware and plasticware. Scroll down the page for various lab glassware supplies that includes test tubes, tubing, heavy glass Petri, Barnes bottles and others at United Nuclear Scientific Supplies, LLC. Choose from a variety of glassware by Bomex, VEE GEE, Sibata and Bellweather at Nova-Tech International, Inc. Go to Taylor Scientific for color-coded beakers with matte finish for pencil marking in capacities from 50 to 1,000mL.

Work with a laboratory glassware manufacturer with proven history

Buy common glass labware products pre-made or contact the manufacturer to find the best solution for your business.

I recommend: Go to Adams & Chittenden Scientific Glass a manufacturer of common lab glassware and a specialist for design-specific custom configurations from their glassblowers; for solutions, orders and information contact via phone, fax or email. Select laboratory glassware from the subcategories that includes ampoules, beakers and flasks, among others, at Bellco Glass, Inc.; click “Quick Order” or to request an account click “Here.” At Ace Glass Inc. enter product keyword under “Product Search” or click “Please select a Category” to view catalog with part numbers; order by clicking “Ace Online Ordering Click Here.” Go to ChemGlass Inc., and view their full line interactive catalog with prices, or click “Register to become a User.”

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Contact dealers of used lab glassware not only for buying but also for selling any of your used lab glassware supplies. Check your inventory and let the dealer know what you have to sell.
• •  After 1998, Corning's Pyrex brand changed its composition from borosilicate glass to soda-lime glass. Borosilicate, found in many lab glassware items, rates high on its ability to withstand thermal stress.