Petri Dishes, Disposable: 55mm x 15mm

Product Code : EL-A-10336

The Disposable Petri Dishes 55mm x 15mm are clear plastic, triple-vented laboratory culture dishes used to hold growth media, small specimens, samples, and classroom materials during supervised biology, microbiology, and general science practicals. They are suitable for schools, colleges, teaching laboratories, distributors, and institutional procurement teams.

Product Description

Petri Dishes, Disposable: 55mm x 15mm from School Equipments India are listed as disposable plastic Petri dishes with a 55mm diameter and 15mm depth. The product listing confirms that they are clear plastic Petri dishes, supplied in sterile packs, and triple vented.

These dishes support classroom culture observation, temporary specimen holding, small sample distribution, and demonstration work. The listing also states that the dishes will deform on autoclaving, so they should be treated as disposable labware and not processed in an autoclave. Product code should be confirmed before publishing because indexed listings show both for closely matched entries.

Key Features

• 55mm x 15mm size: compact Petri dish format for small samples, cultures, and classroom observations.
• Clear plastic construction: supports easy visual inspection of media, specimens, and sample contents.
• Disposable design: suitable for single-use laboratory and classroom activities where disposal is preferred.
• Triple vented: confirmed vented design for compatible classroom and laboratory applications.
• Supplied in sterile packs: useful for microbiology teaching activities where sterile packaging is required.
• Not autoclavable: the listed product will deform on autoclaving and should not be steam sterilised.
• Multi-use teaching value: useful for biology, sample viewing, small invertebrate observation, and sample distribution.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• Disposable Petri Dishes 55mm x 15mm
• Clear plastic dish base and matching lid
• Triple-vented Petri dish design
• Sterile pack packaging 
• Product label with code and size details

Applications / Uses

• Holding prepared culture media during supervised biology practicals
• Observing small specimens, seeds, insects, or classroom samples
• Distributing small chemical samples in class where suitable
• Supporting microbiology teaching demonstrations under safe conditions
• Using compact disposable dishes for school science activities
• Supplying routine consumables for biology and general laboratory setups

How to Use the Petri Dishes, Disposable: 55mm x 15mm

1. Check that the sterile pack is intact before classroom or laboratory use.
2. Open the pack only when ready to use the dish.
3. Place the Petri dish on a clean, stable work surface.
4. Add prepared medium, specimen, or sample only as directed by the teacher or lab protocol.
5. Keep the lid on whenever possible to reduce contamination.
6. Label the dish with sample name, date, group, and activity details.
7. Observe the contents without opening the dish unnecessarily.
8. Dispose of used dishes according to the sample handled and laboratory waste rules.

Safety note: Use only under teacher or laboratory-supervisor control. Do not autoclave these dishes, reuse contaminated dishes, culture unknown microbes without approval, or open used culture plates outside the approved laboratory procedure.

Care & Maintenance

• Store unopened sterile packs in a clean, dry cabinet away from heat and sunlight.
• Keep dishes sealed until use to reduce contamination risk.
• Do not expose the dishes to autoclave temperatures or direct flame.
• Discard cracked, warped, contaminated, opened, or damaged dishes before use.

Why Choose School Equipments India

School Equipments India manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, school laboratory equipment, science kits, mathematics kits, didactic models, and STEM models. The brand supplies educational labware and laboratory teaching products for schools, colleges, distributors, and institutional buyers. For disposable Petri dishes, buyers should confirm product code, pack quantity, sterile-pack format, material, size, ventilation, and intended laboratory use before procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Disposable Petri Dishes 55mm x 15mm used for?

Disposable Petri Dishes 55mm x 15mm are used to hold culture media, specimens, small samples, and classroom materials during supervised biology, microbiology, and general science practicals.

What is the size of these Petri dishes?

The confirmed size is 55mm diameter and 15mm depth.

Are these Petri dishes sterile?

Yes. The listed product description states that the dishes are supplied in sterile packs. Pack quantity and sterile-pack format should be confirmed before procurement.

Are the dishes vented?

Yes. The listed product description confirms a triple-vented design.

Can these disposable Petri dishes be autoclaved?

No. The listed product description states that these dishes will deform on autoclaving, so they should not be steam sterilised.

What material are the dishes made from?

The confirmed material is plastic. Do not claim polystyrene, polypropylene, culture-treated surface, or medical-grade material unless the final product documentation confirms it.

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