MILFORD, Mass. (November 5, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced new Thermo Scientific Nalgene Economy Bottles. These lightweight, cost-effective bottles are the quality choice for light-duty laboratory applications such as containing samples and daily working solutions like buffers and bench reagents. Guaranteed leak-proof, the bottles offer exceptional durability and are chemically-resistant.

Nalgene® Economy Bottles are available in either rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or autoclavable polypropylene copolymer (PPCO). Both are excellent for room temperature, refrigerated and freezer use and feature the Nalgene linerless closure system for leakproof performance. Technical support is available to assist in selecting the right resin for research applications, ensuring optimal performance.

The Economy Bottles are manufactured, assembled and conveniently packaged in an ISO-certified facility. Lot-specific product certificates of compliance are available for quality assurance.

For more information on the Nalgene Economy Bottles, please visit www.thermo.com/economybottles.

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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have more than 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.