{"product_id":"mtc-bio-sterile-spreaders","title":"MTC Bio Sterile Disposable Spreaders – L-Shape, T-Shape \u0026 Triangle","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-Spreaders-group.png\" alt=\"MTC Bio sterile disposable L-shape, T-shape, and triangle spreaders\" 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\u003eEven Spread Plates Without the Glass Rod and Alcohol Dip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBent glass rods need an ethanol dip and a pass through the flame between every plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and one slip means a fire on the bench. MTC Bio sterile disposable spreaders come ready to use. Spread the plate, discard the spreader, and move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery shape has smooth, rounded edges\u003c\/strong\u003e that glide over agar without cutting, scraping, or gouging. Choose the classic L-shape, a T-shape for even pressure, or a triangle with a grooved handle in standard or extra-large sizes.\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;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eReady to use, single use\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;\"\u003e4 Shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eL, T, triangle, and XL triangle\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;\"\u003eNo Ethanol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo dipping or flaming\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;\"\u003eSmooth Edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eWill not gouge agar\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 MTC Bio Spreaders\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\u003eFour Shapes and Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-shape, T-shape, and triangle spreaders in 30 mm and 60 mm spans.\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\u003eRounded, Smooth Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpread cultures evenly without tearing the agar surface.\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\u003eUpturned L-Shape Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA slight upward curve at the tip keeps the spreader from dragging.\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\u003eEven-Pressure T-Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent pressure across the full 34 mm spreading surface.\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\u003eGrooved Triangle Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter grip and orientation for CFU counts.\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\u003eSafer Benches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo ethanol dip and no open flame between plates.\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\u003eWhich Spreader Do I Need?\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\u003eL-Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e M5421 (peel bags of 10), M5420 (individually wrapped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 × 156 mm, ABS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e General spread plating; easy to rotate around a round plate\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\u003eT-Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e M5431 (peel bags of 10), M5430 (individually wrapped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 × 140 mm, ABS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e CFU plate counts on water, milk, and urine samples\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\u003eTriangle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e M5451\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 × 207 mm, PP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e CFU counts with a grooved, easy-grip handle\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\u003eTriangle XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e M5441\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 × 235 mm, PP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large plates and faster coverage\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-Spreader-L-M5420.png\" alt=\"MTC Bio L-shape sterile spreader, 38 x 156 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\u003eL-Shape and T-Shape Spreaders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe L-shape is the original spreader.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its shape lets you rotate it easily around an entire round plate, and a slight upward curve at the edge keeps it from dragging or scraping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe T-shape\u003c\/strong\u003e applies even pressure across its full 34 mm spreading surface, which helps liquid disperse uniformly for accurate CFU counts. Both are ABS, sterile, and available in peel bags of 10 or individually wrapped.\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-Spreader-triangle.jpg\" alt=\"MTC Bio triangle sterile spreader with grooved handle\" 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\u003eTriangle Spreaders with a Grooved Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriangle spreaders are made of polypropylene\u003c\/strong\u003e with a grooved handle for a secure grip and easy orientation. They are widely used for CFU counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eChoose the standard 30 mm span (M5451) or the extra-large 60 mm span (M5441) to cover a plate in fewer passes. Both come 10 per sterile bag, 100 per pack.\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;\"\u003eSpread plates and CFU counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWater, milk, and food testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eUrine and clinical cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eBacterial transformation plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePhage and plaque assays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDispersing cells across culture surfaces\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 Even Spread Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003ePipette 50 to 200 µL onto the center of a dry agar plate, then spread while turning the plate until the surface looks dull and the liquid has absorbed. Let plates sit upright for a few minutes before inverting. Pick colonies with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-inoculating-loops-needles\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003esterile inoculating loops and needles\u003c\/a\u003e, and collect samples in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-flip-n-fold%E2%84%A2-sterile-sampling-bags-2-oz-to-55-oz\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFlip 'n Fold™ sterile sampling bags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 18px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtcbiotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spreaders-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1f6fb2; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e📄 Download the MTC Bio Brochure (PDF)\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 MTC Bio spreaders a good alternative to Fisherbrand™ or Copan cell spreaders?\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 sterile, single-use spreaders with smooth, rounded edges in L-shape, T-shape, and two triangle sizes. Fisherbrand™ and Copan 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;\"\u003eWhich shape should I choose?\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;\"\u003eThe L-shape is the all-purpose choice and is easy to rotate around a round plate. The T-shape gives even pressure for CFU counts. Triangles have a grooved handle, and the 60 mm XL size covers large plates faster.\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;\"\u003eAre the spreaders sterile?\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. All MTC Bio spreaders are supplied sterile, either in peel bags of 10 or individually wrapped (L- and T-shapes), or in sterile bags of 10 (triangles).\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 are they made of?\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;\"\u003eL- and T-shape spreaders are ABS. Triangle spreaders are polypropylene.\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 or autoclave them?\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 designed for single use. Discard them in a biohazard bin after spreading, which removes the risk of carryover between plates.\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 M5420 and M5421?\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;\"\u003eBoth are the same L-shape spreader, 500 per pack. M5421 comes in sterile peel bags of 10, and M5420 is individually wrapped. The T-shape follows the same pattern (M5431 and M5430).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MTC Bio","offers":[{"title":"M5421 | L-Shape | 38 × 156 mm | ABS | 10\/Sterile Peel Bag | 500\/pk","offer_id":52787992428842,"sku":"BTS-M5421","price":111.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M5420 | L-Shape | 38 × 156 mm | ABS | Individually Wrapped | 500\/cs","offer_id":52787992461610,"sku":"BTS-M5420","price":130.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M5431 | T-Shape | 34 × 140 mm | ABS | 10\/Sterile Peel Bag | 500\/pk","offer_id":52787992494378,"sku":"BTS-M5431","price":123.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M5430 | T-Shape | 34 × 140 mm | ABS | Individually Wrapped | 500\/cs","offer_id":52787992527146,"sku":"BTS-M5430","price":133.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M5451 | Triangle, Standard | 30 × 207 mm | PP | 10\/Sterile Bag | 100\/pk","offer_id":52787992559914,"sku":"BTS-M5451","price":96.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M5441 | Triangle, XL | 60 × 235 mm | PP | 10\/Sterile Bag | 100\/pk","offer_id":52787992592682,"sku":"BTS-M5441","price":96.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-Spreaders-group.png?v=1790622698","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/mtc-bio-sterile-spreaders","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}