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Labcon : What consumables plastic for pipetting, sample preparation and PCR?

A leading US manufacturer, Labcon designs and produces high-quality plastic lab consumables for modern laboratories: pipette tips (standard, filtered, low-retention), microtubes, centrifuge tubes, PCR consumables and reservoirs. Renowned for certified cleanliness, reliability and its Earth Friendly programme, the brand pairs performance with a reduced footprint. Distributed by Dutscher, it meets the demands of the life sciences, quality control, environmental and agri-food sectors.

An American pioneer that has grown alongside laboratories

Founded in the late 1950s, Labcon established itself as a pioneer in plastic laboratory consumables for research. Based in Petaluma (California, USA), the company invested early in precision tooling and cleanrooms to guarantee impeccable purity. Over the decades, it has expanded its portfolio – from pipette tips to PCR tubes and consumables – and built an ISO 9001-certified quality system. A pioneer of eco-design with its Earth Friendly programme, Labcon has redesigned packaging and logistics to cut plastic use and carbon footprint, while supporting the worldwide growth of biotechnology, pharmaceutical quality control and academic laboratories.

Expertise and areas of specialisation

The Labcon expertise shows in precision polymer injection moulding, tight control of surface cleanliness and a pared-back packaging design. For life science, QC and environmental laboratories, the brand offers a solid base of proven solutions. Pipette tips are available in standard, filtered and low-retention versions, in racks, refills and bulk, with verified compatibility with most pipettes on the market (Eppendorf, Gilson, Thermo, etc.). Microtubes and 15/50 mL centrifuge tubes deliver clarity, legible graduations, write-on areas and secure caps for robust handling in routine work and critical assays. PCR consumables (tubes, strips, plates) favour thin walls for uniform heat transfer and improved reproducibility. Multi-channel reservoirs streamline series with multichannel pipettes and light benchtop automation.
On the quality side, Labcon provides sterile options and cleanliness levels guaranteed RNase/DNase/DNA-free and pyrogen-free, with batch traceability and certificates available. Manufacturing in cleanrooms and an ISO 9001:2015 system ensure batch-to-batch consistency. The Earth Friendly approach cuts plastic at source via refill systems, optimised racks and recyclable packaging, without compromising performance. The result: less waste, reliable handling and ergonomics designed for both routine and sensitive protocols.

More than 190 of their products are certified under the ACT Environmental Impact Factor label, issued by the independent nonprofit organisation My Green Lab. The ACT marking informs customers about the environmental impact of products by assessing them against:
- production: manufacturing, use of renewable energy, use of chemicals, transport, product, packaging;
- user impact: water and electricity consumption, product lifetime;
- end of life: packaging, product.

Labcon products are made with 93% clean energy, incorporate sustainable materials, minimise plastic waste and are designed for maximum recyclability.

Labcon laboratory products distributed by Dutscher

Frequently asked questions about the Labcon brand

Where are Labcon products manufactured?
In California, USA, under cleanroom conditions with an ISO 9001 quality system ensuring consistency and traceability.

Are Labcon tips compatible with my pipette?
Yes, they are compatible with most leading brands (Eppendorf, Gilson, Thermo…). See the compatibility charts from Dutscher.

What cleanliness/sterility levels does Labcon offer?
Sterile and non-sterile options, filtered versions, certified free of RNase/DNase/DNA and pyrogens, with lot-specific Certificates of Analysis (CoA) available.

What is the Labcon CSR commitment?
The Earth Friendly programme focuses on plastic reduction, optimised packaging and recyclable materials to minimise the overall footprint.

What are the typical applications?
Pipetting, PCR, sample preparation and centrifugation across biotech, pharmaceutical QC, academia, food testing and environmental labs.

How are certificates and traceability managed?
Each batch has a traceability number and CoA documents available, streamlining audits and quality documentation.