{"product_id":"mtc-bio-silicone-sealing-mats","title":"MTC Bio Silicone Sealing Mats – 24, 48, 96 \u0026 384-Well, Pre-Slit \u0026 PTFE-Coated, OptiWell™ \u0026 ILP","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-OptiWell-D3320-5-mat.jpg\" alt=\"MTC Bio OptiWell D3320-5 96 square well sealing mat, silicone, printed, cross (+) perforation, ø8.4 mm\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 440px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Sealing Mats That Reseal Every Well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn adhesive film seals once. A silicone mat seals, reseals, and comes off clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each well plug presses into its well for an airtight, liquid-tight fit that stops evaporation, cross-contamination, and aerosols, and the perforations close back up after a pipette tip or needle passes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick your mat format in the first menu\u003c\/strong\u003e by well count, shape, and diameter to match your plate, \u003cstrong\u003ethen choose your version\u003c\/strong\u003e: OptiWell™ or ILP, cross or line perforation, pre-slit, PTFE-coated for solvents, printed or non-printed, sterile or non-sterile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e24–384\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eWell formats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eReseals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eAfter piercing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003ePTFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eSolvent-resistant option\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eReusable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eBleach and ethanol clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Labs Choose These Sealing Mats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirtight Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMolded plugs press into each well to stop evaporation and cross-contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Sealing Perforations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCross (+) or line (–) perforations reseal after a tip or needle passes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Slit Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-cut openings for easy pipetting and fewer mis-injections on autosamplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE-Coated Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inert PTFE face for volatile solvents and chromatography work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Adhesives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing to leach into samples; no residue on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean and Reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRNase\/DNase- and pyrogen-free; OptiWell™ mats are autoclavable and rated −40 to 80 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Match the Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount \u0026amp; shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24, 48, 96, or 384; square or round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the mat plug to your plate's well opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square and round mats are not interchangeable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Pick the Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross (+) \/ Line (–):\u003c\/strong\u003e Scored; pierce as needed, reseals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Slit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Already cut; easiest for tips and autosampler needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSepta:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCSEPTA-9-N for ABI 3100 sequencing plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pick the Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone:\u003c\/strong\u003e General storage, incubation, and automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE-Coated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volatile solvents, LC\/MS, and chromatography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterile:\u003c\/strong\u003e OptiWell™ mats in every format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Printed or Bulk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alphanumeric grid for fast orientation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-printed bulk:\u003c\/strong\u003e ILP 100\/cs for high-volume use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e OptiWell™ packs are 50 mats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 400px; min-width: min(280px, 100%); text-align: center; order: 1;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-ILP-SLT-RD-96-PTFE-mat.jpg\" alt=\"MTC Bio ILP SLT-RD-96-PTFE 96 round well sealing mat, ptfe-coated silicone, printed blue, pre-slit, ø8.5 mm\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); order: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE-Coated and Pre-Slit Mats for Autosamplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolvents attack bare silicone, and autosampler needles can core a solid mat.\u003c\/strong\u003e ILP PTFE-coated mats put an inert layer between the silicone and your sample, and the pre-slit versions let needles and tips pass without coring or pushing the mat into the well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThey come in square and round 96-well formats from Ø5.51 mm PCR plugs to Ø8.5 mm deep-well plugs, printed in blue for easy reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 400px; min-width: min(280px, 100%); text-align: center; order: 2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-OptiWell-D3320-3-mat.jpg\" alt=\"MTC Bio OptiWell D3320-3 96 round well sealing mat, silicone, printed, cross (+) perforation, ø8.3 mm\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); order: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMats for Every Plate We Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse the well shape and diameter to match a mat to your plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Square 2 mL plates take square mats; round-well plates take round mats sized to the well opening; PCR plates take the Ø5.3–5.7 mm mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eShop plates: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-96-well-deep-well-plates-2ml\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e2 mL deep-well\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-96-well-deep-well-plates-1ml\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1 mL deep-well\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-96-well-storage-plates-0-5ml\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e0.3–0.5 mL storage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-24-48-well-deep-well-plates\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e24- and 48-well\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-384-well-deep-well-plates\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e384-well deep-well\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-kingfisher-compatible-plates-tip-combs\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eKingFisher™\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-96-well-pcr-plates-0-2ml\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePCR plates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; columns: 2 260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDeep-well plate storage and incubation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAutomated liquid handling and autosamplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eLC\/MS and chromatography sample plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCompound libraries with volatile solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePCR and sequencing plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRepeated access to the same wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for a Reliable Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003ePress the mat down with a flat hand or a plate roller until every plug is fully seated, working from one corner to the opposite corner. To reuse OptiWell™ mats, wash in 10% bleach, rinse with ethanol, and let them dry. For single-use sealing, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-pcr-qpcr-sealing-films-foils\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eadhesive sealing films and foils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 20px 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eAre these a good alternative to Axygen® or Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ silicone sealing mats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eYes, for most applications. They are silicone and PTFE-coated silicone mats in 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384-well formats, with scored, pre-slit, and septa options. Match the well shape and diameter to your plate. Axygen®, Thermo Scientific™, Nunc™, and Applied Biosystems™ are trademarks of their respective owners; Blue Tiger Scientific is not affiliated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat do the cross (+) and line (–) perforations mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eThey are the two styles of scored opening MTC Bio offers. Both let a tip or needle pass through and then reseal; choose the one your protocol or autosampler prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhen should I choose a PTFE-coated mat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eChoose PTFE when samples contain volatile or aggressive solvents, or for LC\/MS and chromatography. The PTFE face keeps the sample off the silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between scored and pre-slit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eScored mats are perforated but closed until pierced. Pre-slit mats are already cut through, so tips and needles pass with less force and less risk of coring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eCan I reuse the mats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. OptiWell™ mats are autoclavable and can be cleaned with a 10% bleach wash and an ethanol rinse. PTFE-coated ILP mats are also reusable and autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhich mat fits ABI 3100 plates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003ePCSEPTA-9-N is a 96-well silicone septa mat for ABI 3100 sequencing plates. 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