Can I perform crosslinking experiments using UV radiation in Eppendorf micro test tubes?
“Yes. All our micro test tubes are made of polypropylene (PP) and are highly light-permeable in the range 220 – 280 nm. UV permeability of polypropylene: 320 – 390 nm: 85 %, 280 – 320 nm: 79 %, 250 – 260 nm: 71 %, 395 – 445 nm: 88 %. While it is true that during irradiation with UV light, reactions are induced in PP and the material may yellow and become a little brittle, no volatile or soluble products are generated in the process.
