Must the lid on epT.I.P.S. Boxes / epT.I.P.S. Boxes 2.0 be opened for autoclaving?

No, the boxes can be autoclaved with the lid closed.

Can the epT.I.P.S. Box / epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 be autoclaved at 133 °C?

No, the epT.I.P.S. Box / epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 cannot be autoclaved at 133 °C. We recommend 121 °C.

Are the epT.I.P.S. Box / epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 and the epT.I.P.S. Racks UV-resistant?

The UV stability of epT.I.P.S. box / epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 (made of polycarbonate) as well as of the epT.I.P.S. racks (made of polypropylene) were tested intensively during development. Boxes and racks were exposed to 254 nm UV light (1 J/cm2) for 16.7 hours. After 10 cycles (167 hours), no signs of adverse effects were detectable. Because the energy of the lamp used is considerably higher than that of a lamp used in a sterile bench, it can be assumed that both boxes can be exposed to UV radiation for at least 300 to 600 hours in a sterile bench without problems. Polypropylene used for epTIPS Racks is three times more resistant against UV radiation than polycarbonate allowing even longer exposure to UV light. If a disinfectant is applied prior to UV irradiation make sure to take off the reagent by wiping off using a cloth soaked in water.

Is the epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 compatible with the Reloads for the forerunner epT.I.P.S. Box?

Yes, the epT.I.P.S. ® Box 2.0 is compatible with all epT.I.P.S. Reloads and all epT.I.P.S. BioBased Reloads.

What is the difference between epT.I.P.S. Box / epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 and epT.I.P.S. Rack?

The epT.I.P.S. ® Box 2.0 in the new design, equipped with additional benefits, is the successor product of the epT.I.P.S. ® Box used in the market since 2002. Like its predecessor, the epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 can be autoclaved up to 100 times and can be filled with all epT.I.P.S. Reload variants for pipette tips in Eppendorf Quality, PCR clean, Biopur ® and PCR clean/Sterile. Please note: the reload variants for tips in Biopur ® and PCR clean/Sterile can only be used in the epT.I.P.S. ® Box 2.0. They do not fit into the predecessor epT.I.P.S. Box. The epT.I.P.S. ® Racks are disposable and destined only for single use and are available in the purity grades Biopur ® and PCR clean/Sterile. For detailed information visit: www.eppendorf.com/discover/the-magician-eptipsr-boxes-20

How often can the epT.I.P.S. Box / epT.I.P.S. Box 2.0 be autoclaved?

Both boxes can be autoclaved up to 100 times. Stacking of many boxes should be avoided during this process. Please note that if Reloads are inserted, the tray and tips can only be autoclaved once and that filtered tips cannot be autoclaved.

Do ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. and/or ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. SealMax prevent vapour from hazardous liquids to enter the pipette cone? (e.g. fuming acids)

No. The principle of the Dualfilter (in ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. and ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. SealMax) is to protect from aerosols, meaning small liquid droplets in the air. Vapour/fume from liquid samples is gaseous and thus not retained by any filter. To protect the lower part of a pipette, it is best to use a lower part made of PTFE (higher chemical resistance, to withstand highly aggressive chemicals (e.g. TFA)). Please note that Eppendorf offers a PTFE lower part for some single-channel Research plus and Reference 2. Important to bear in mind when using it: A lower pipette part made of PTFE is not autoclavable as PTFE is not dimensionally stable under heat. Pipette calibration is recommended after replacing the lower part.

What does the engraved text „Rack body made of 100% recycled material” on the epT.I.P.S. ® Rack mean?

Eppendorf has started to produce the Racks in which the pipette tips (epT.I.P.S. ® pipette tips, ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. ® pipette filter tips, and ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. ® SealMax ® pipette filter tips) are available from recyclate: All Racks with the engraving are made from 100 % post-consumer recyclate (PCR), which refers to materials that have been collected, recycled, and repurposed. This process helps to reduce waste and the consumption of virgin materials, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production cycle.

Do epT.I.P.S. ® Racks with a Rack body made of 100% recycled material have different properties than standard Racks?

No. The material change for the disposable Rack does not affect the purity, sterility, autoclavability or stability of the Racks themselves or the within packed epT.I.P.S. ® pipette tips, ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. ® pipette filter tips, and ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. ® SealMax ® pipette filter tips. There is also no change in form, fit or function. As product item numbers remain identical and no changes to the product quality exists, no further actions are required by you, our customer. This is also confirmed by lot-specific and quality certificates.

Can epT.I.P.S. ® Racks with a Rack body made of 100% recycled material be recycled?

Yes. Racks made of 100% recycled Polypropylene can be handled and recycled in the same way as racks made of virgin Polypropylene. Please check with your local biosafety/sustainability/waste management regarding local standards and requirements as the Racks can be contaminated.

What material are epT.I.P.S. ® Racks with a body made of 100% recycled material made of?

The Racks are made of 100% recycled polypropylene. The recycled polypropylene used is post-consumer recyclate (PCR) from the industry and is collected exclusively from contact lens production waste. The so-called "single source" collection of pure polypropylene from the production of medical products ensures that the recyclate retains the purity and integrity required for the production of laboratory consumables. Full traceability of the recyclate and the conformity of the processes to EN 15343:2007 is confirmed by our suppliers.

Are Eppendorf products free of RNA?

All products certified with "PCR clean" are tested free of human DNA, DNase, RNase and PCR inhibitors. The following applies from our point of view: Where no human DNA is detected, there can also be no RNA, which is considerably more unstable.

What is the meaning of the PCR Clean seal?

For molecular-biological requirements Eppendorf offers a new standard for uniform purity specifications. All consumables marked with the "Certified PCR Clean” label are guaranteed free of human DNA, DNase, RNase and PCR inhibitors.

Why are there double labels on the folding boxes, as "PCR clean" + "Sterile" or "PCR clean" + "Protein-free"?

Due to the modularization of purity grades, some products are labeled with more than one purity grade symbol. For example, the epDualfilter T.I.P.S. has the double seal "PCR clean "+ "Sterile" and the UVette the double seal "PCR clean" + "Protein-free" on the packing. The certification remains unaffected by the modularization.

Are batch-specific certificates for the new purity grades available in the internet?

Yes, the batch-specific purity grades can be downloaded at our certificates homepage .

Can products of the previous and new modular purity grades (with new seals) be used simultaneously in one application?

Yes, if no batch attachment is required for the application, products of the old and new modular purity grades can be used, as their specifications are the same.

Which certificates are available for ep Dualfilter TIPS?

Following certificates are available: Certificate of Quality (quality assurance, trace metals, ep Dualfilter TIPS, HEPA standard, statement on BSE/TSE), EC conformity declaration, certificate of purity (PCR clean) and a batch-specific sterility certificate for ep Dualfilter TIPS in sterile purity grade is available for download on our website.

Can ep Dualfilter TIPS be autoclaved?

No, ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. and ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. SealMax cannot be autoclaved.

Is it possible to filter solutions using ep Dualfilter TIPS?

No, ep Dualfilter TIPS are not suitable for filtering liquids. They prevent aerosols migrating through the filter. In relation to penetrating fluid, Filtertips develop such strong adhesive forces that the movement of liquid is stopped immediately.

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ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S.^® - Filter Pipette Tips

Male laboratory technician works at the bench with PCR, Eppendorf ThermoMixer_REG_ and dispenses liquid in a plate

ep_NBSP_Dualfilter_NBSP_T.I.P.S._REG_ filter pipette tips – available in sizes from 10_NBSP__MICRO_L to 10_NBSP_mL

_BR_Illustration of ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S._REG_ aerosol shield blocking contamination

epT.I.P.S._REG__NBSP_LoRetention and ep_NBSP_Dualfilter_NBSP_T.I.P.S._REG_ LoRetention pipette tips alongside microtubes and combitips

ep_NBSP_Dualfilter_NBSP_T.I.P.S._REG_ tip pipetting into tubes in Eppendorf tube rack

Close-up view of Dualfilter used for contamination protection in ep_NBSP_Dualfilter_NBSP_T.I.P.S._REG_ filter tips

ep_NBSP_Dualfilter_NBSP_T.I.P.S._REG__NBSP_pipette tips attached to an Eppendorf multi-channel pipette

_BR_Illustration close-up of ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S._REG_ aerosol shield blocking contamination

Three boxes of low retention tips in various formats

ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S._REG_ Rack 10_MICRO_L

Product Information

ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. filter pipette tips are proven to provide the optimized protection of your pipette and sample against unintentional and unnoticed contamination by aerosols, drops and splashes.

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Features

Take advantage of an additional barrier in your filter pipette tip!
ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. from Eppendorf are filter pipette tips with a two-phase filter for contamination protection. The two filter layers, made of flexible, hydrophobic material, fit perfectly in the tip cone and retain practically 100 % of all aerosols and biomolecules. This filtering effect is achieved using various, well-defined pore sizes. The layer facing the sample provides protection from drops, splashes and aerosols. The layer facing the pipette tip cone functions as a second barrier from contamination, and reliably binds biomolecules. A defined air passage rate ensures full sample recovery and the customary quick pipetting you're used to.
EPA/HEPA Standard - Filter efficiency tested and certified for ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S.!
ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. and ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. SealMax filter pipette tips have even been tested for filtration performance under the standard EN 29463 - Standard of filtration performance testing of filters - yielding a minimum particle collection efficiency of 99.5 % with test aerosol particles sizes of 0.05 - 0.5 µm - making them ideal for applications in clean rooms and in the pharmaceutical industry.

ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. in the purity grade PCR clean / Sterile are sterilized by electron beams, certified pyrogen-free and PCR clean (free from human DNA, DNase, RNase and PCR-inhibiting substances). ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. Forensic DNA Grade are free of detectable Human DNA, DNase, RNase and PCR inhibitors.

ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. in PCR clean / Sterile as well as ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. in Forensic DNA Grade are available in disposable Racks, the Rack body of which is made of "single-source" intra-type collection polypropylene recyclate from contact lens manufacturing. There is now also a brand new ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. BioBased in Sterile Reloads for insertion into the epT.I.P.S.^® Box 2.0.

Disposal of ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. pipette tips and their packaging material

Recycling of materials becomes more and more important every day. E.g. in Europe almost 100 % of cardboard material is already recycled. The packaging material of the ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. pipette tips is made of different materials – for the most part made from cardboard.
Eppendorf consumables and thus also ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. pipette tips are shipped in packaging in which both the shipping carton consists of at least 37 % and the folding carton consist of at least 60 % recycled cardboard.
Please support our global sustainability initiative of recycling valuable raw material by collecting the cardboard packaging material of tubes. Dispose of the packaging material in the designated collection containers in your organization and region.
After usage, the tips themselves are defined as potentially being contaminated. This contamination can be based on biohazard, chemical hazard, or even nuclear hazard. Therefore, recycling of these tips can be challenging. In many countries, critical waste must be burned due to legal restrictions. However, energy and heat can be recovered from thermal recycling of contaminated laboratory consumables.
To reduce the amount of critical plastic waste, you should use at least two waste containers: One for critical waste and one for non-critical waste. The definition of these two groups may depend on local regulations and should be communicated/trained in your lab accordingly. For further local waste recycling options please contact your local biosafety officer and your local waste management.
We strongly recommend a certified local recycling partner. Keeping it "local" will reduce the impact of transportation, and the "certified" aspect is recommended due to the safe and sustainable handling of lab waste.