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MilliporeSigma utilizes a wide range of packaging materials engineered to provide safe and convenient handling of chemicals in laboratory or production environments. We make sure the containers are chemically inert and have the correct amount of head space. From ampoules containing fractions of a gram to solvents in IBCs holding over 1000L, we have the packaging to meet your needs. We can also customize packaging for your specific needs. For more information on customized packaging, contact a Technical Sales Representative in your area. MilliporeSigma also offers many options for dispensing and handling liquids.

At MilliporeSigma, we approach packaging with a continuous-improvement strategy that aims to reduce packaging weight, as well as increase recycled content in packaging materials and sustainable or biodegradable materials that we use.

In 2009, we implemented a project that replaced polystyrene packing peanuts with a natural paper fill material. As well as the clear sustainability improvement with using paper over polystyrene, the project also achieved a 75% reduction in the landfill burden from the use of these materials.

In the past, we used polystyrene packing peanuts in our packaging.   Today, the packing peanuts have been replaced with natural paper fill material.
Packing Peanuts   Packing Paper

In the first half of 2010, we have been working to replace our polystyrene coolers with coolers that contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polystyrene, and by the second half 2010, we hope to replace our non-recyclable bulk fiberboard drums with 100% recyclable cardboard containers.

  • Acids

    Acids are packaged in clear glass or poly-coated glass bottles with acid specific color-coded caps and pour out neck finishes to ensure dripless pouring. These clear glass bottles are available in 500ml, 1L and 2.5L. Our 4L bottle is amber glass. Larger units include 6.5 gallon glass carboys and 55 gallon high density poly drums.

  • Double PE Bags

    MilliporeSigma offers Double PE Packaging for clean room use. Our parent company, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, places exceptionally high demands on the quality and safety of pharmaceutical substances. These demands set standards. More than that, through these demands we are committed to the continual optimization of our products and the search for innovation solutions. The latest outcome of this commitment is the Double-PE-Sack. Merck KGaA's answer to the problems of clean room packaging. Click here for more information and available products.

  • Solids/Powders

    Our solids and powders are packaged in wide-mouth amber glass or wide-mouth poly bottles ranging in sizes from 1g to 2500g. Semi bulk sizes packaged in tamper evident screw lid poly pails are available in 12kg to 60kg containers. Twenty gallon to 55 gallon fiber drums with poly liners are also available for use with an extensive range of dry powder product densities.

  • Solutions

    Solutions are available in amber glass and poly bottles ranging in size from 500ml to 4L. We also have 4L, 10L, and 20L Cubitainers® which supply you with an easy dispensing spigot. Our ampoules range in sizes from 1ml to 10ml.

  • Solvents

    Our solvents are packaged in amber glass, poly-coated glass, all poly, and metal containers in sizes that vary from 50ml up to 4L. Larger volume units include 20L metal pails and 55 gallon metal drums. These containers have multiple dispensing options (including the FS-10-8V Self-Venting Rieke Flexspout®) which make these semi-bulk containers ideal for dispensing small to medium incremental volumes of solvents and corrosive liquids. Another option for high volume solvent usage is our EMD ReCycler™ stainless steel containers which are available in sizes ranging from 18.9L to 1250L. These vessels can be ordered with basic drum closures or many alternative dispensing delivery systems built to meet your needs.

  • Special Packaging

    MilliporeSigma offers ergonomic, environmentally-friendly packaging. Our standard packaging for 4x4L containers is the ergonomically designed "Pro-Lift" carton. These popular cartons have handholes positioned so that you use your legs to lift the carton, not your back. Our exclusive, "all corrugated" inserts are now available for most high purity solvents and reagent grade solvents. This honeycomb design provides superior protection and is environmentally friendly because it is entirely recycable as cardboard waste. Click here for more information on our All Corrugated Packaging. For very hazardous and heavy products, we offer our EPS Snowflake foam cushioning. This insert is far more protective than traditional EPS and it meets Packaging Group 1 requirements.