Science Glassware and Plasticware Every STEM Lab Needs

February 24, 2026

Science Glassware and Plasticware Every STEM Lab Needs

Glassware and plasticware are the quiet workhorses of every science laboratory.

They aren’t flashy — but without them, experiments don’t happen.

From accurate measurement to safe heating and solution preparation, reliable labware supports every practical chemistry lesson. Based on classroom demand patterns and repeat purchasing behaviour, here are 10 essential glassware and plasticware products from the Wiltronics range.

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1️⃣ Borosilicate Beakers (50–1000 mL)

Heat-resistant borosilicate glass beakers are used daily for mixing, heating, dissolving solids, and transferring liquids.

Best for:
• Solution preparation
• Heating on Bunsen burners or hotplates
• Group experiments

2️⃣ Conical (Erlenmeyer) Flasks

The tapered shape allows safe swirling and reduces spillage during reactions and titrations.

Best for:
• Titrations
• Reaction rate investigations
• Mixing liquids safely

3️⃣ Graduated Cylinders (Measuring Cylinders)

Provides more accurate volume measurement than beakers — essential for quantitative chemistry.

Best for:
• Measuring reactants
• Preparing solutions
• Junior-to-senior science tasks

4️⃣ Volumetric Flasks

Designed for precise solution preparation and dilution work in senior chemistry.

Best for:
• Standard solution preparation
• Senior chemistry assessments
• Concentration calculations

5️⃣ Burettes

A key titration tool allowing controlled, accurate liquid delivery.

Best for:
• Acid–base titrations
• Redox reactions
• Senior practical assessments

6️⃣ Pipettes (Volumetric & Graduated)

Essential for transferring precise liquid volumes, often paired with pipette fillers.

Best for:
• Accurate reagent transfer
• Controlled liquid handling
• Senior chemistry labs

7️⃣ Test Tubes & Racks

Fundamental for small-scale reactions and observation experiments.

Best for:
• Comparative reactions
• Junior chemistry
• Demonstrations

8️⃣ Watch Glasses

Simple but essential for evaporation, covering beakers, and holding small samples.

Best for:
• Evaporation experiments
• Sample observation
• Controlled heating

9️⃣ Plastic Wash Bottles (PE)

Durable plastic bottles for rinsing glassware and dispensing distilled water safely.

Best for:
• Rinsing during titrations
• Cleaning glassware
• General lab maintenance

🔟 Stoppers & Gooches

Used to seal flasks and test tubes during gas collection or reaction setups.

Best for:
• Gas evolution experiments
• Closed reaction systems
• Safe storage

Why Glassware Is a High-Impact Category

Glassware and plasticware are:

✔ High-repeat purchase items
✔ Used across all year levels
✔ Required in full class sets
✔ Essential lab infrastructure
✔ Foundational to curriculum delivery

Standardising quality glassware reduces breakage, improves measurement consistency, and simplifies ordering cycles.