Porvair Sciences has announced a reference guide for scientists that details the chemical compatibility of materials used in microplates to a wide range of common laboratory chemicals.

Downloadable direct from the Porvair Sciences website the easy-to-use reference guide describes the compatibility of different microplate matrices and membranes to a wide range of acids, alcohols, bases, esters, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones and other chemicals.  Chemical compatibility data for each material, based upon tests performed at room temperature is listed as 'suitable', 'ok for medium term use' or 'unsuitable'.

Since 1992 - Porvair Sciences has specialised in the manufacture and supply of high quality microplate products that serve Life Sciences, Biotechnology, R&D and Molecular Biology organisations around the world.  The company's range of products includes vacuum manifolds, sealers, evaporators and an extensive range of microplates in all popular styles; deep well, shallow well, storage, assay, SPE, protein precipitation and filtration.  Porvair Sciences is a subsidiary of Porvair plc, a world leader in microporous materials.