Wheaton Industries is an American company that specializes in the manufacture of glass and plastic laboratory supplies and container packaging products for the life sciences industry worldwide.
Founded in 1888 by Dr. Theodore C. Wheaton in Millville, New Jersey, USA.
Started as a laboratory glassware and related products manufacturing company.
In 1903, the company started producing amber pharmacy bottles.
In 1949, Wheaton introduced its own production of plastic containers.
In 1996, Wheaton Industries was acquired by Alcan Packaging.
In 2007, Wheaton was acquired by the private equity firm One Equity Partners.
In 2016, Wheaton was acquired by the German company Gerresheimer AG.
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Amber pharmacy bottles for the storage of liquid medicines, chemicals, and various other laboratory substances.
Cryogenic vials designed for the biobanking and laboratory freezer storage of biological samples.
Screw caps used for securing the contents stored in laboratory bottles, flasks, and containers.
The amber color offers protection against UV rays and light-sensitive materials, while the Boston Round style offers a wide mouth for easy pouring and filling.
Yes, they are designed to withstand low-temperature storage in liquid nitrogen (-196u00b0C).
They are available in various sizes, ranging from 8mm to 89mm in diameter, to fit different types of laboratory bottles and containers.
Wheaton products are available through laboratory and medical supply distributors worldwide.
The shelf life is generally two years from the date of manufacture as recommended by Wheaton.