
Lab Glassware vs Plasticware: How To Choose (And When Glass Is Mandatory)
TL;DR: When Do You Need Glass? Use glass when your work involves heat, strong solvents, tight volume accuracy, or contamination-sensitive measurements. Glass is also “mandatory” any time your SOP, method, or regulator calls for it. Plastic is great for sterile, disposable, low-risk steps, but it can warp with heat, absorb chemicals, or add trace contaminants.





