What are 96-well polypropylene plates used for?

96-well polypropylene plates are used for high-throughput screening, compound storage, sample preparation, and ADME studies. Their chemical resistance to DMSO and organic solvents makes them ideal for pharmaceutical drug discovery and bioanalytical workflows.

Are 96-well polypropylene plates compatible with DMSO?

Yes, polypropylene is fully compatible with DMSO and other organic solvents including methanol, acetone, and ethanol. Unlike polystyrene plates, polypropylene does not absorb or leach when exposed to these solvents.

Can 96-well polypropylene plates be stored at -80°C?

Yes, polypropylene plates maintain structural integrity from -196°C (liquid nitrogen) to +121°C. They are suitable for long-term cryogenic storage at -80°C and even liquid nitrogen applications without cracking or warping.

Do 96-well polypropylene plates fit standard automation platforms?

Yes, all Arctic White 96-well polypropylene plates conform to SBS/ANSI standard footprint dimensions (127.76 × 85.48 mm), ensuring compatibility with Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman Coulter, and other major liquid handling platforms.

What well volumes are available for 96-well polypropylene plates?

Arctic White offers 96-well polypropylene plates in multiple volume configurations including standard well (200–350 µL), 1.0 mL deep well, and 2.0 mL deep well formats to accommodate different workflow requirements.

96-Well Polypropylene Plates

Arctic White 96-well polypropylene plates deliver the chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and well-to-well consistency required for demanding applications in compound management, sample archiving, and automated liquid handling. Polypropylene is the material of choice for long-term compound storage — it resists DMSO, organic solvents, and aggressive buffer systems without leaching plasticizers or compromising sample integrity.

Our 96-well PP plate catalog covers a wide range of well volumes, from 350 µL/well to 2.0 mL/well deep-well formats, with round, square, and conical well geometries to suit specific transfer and recovery needs. V-bottom and conical-bottom wells maximize sample recovery during aspiration; flat and round bottoms are suited to mixing and reaction setups. All plates conform to SBS/ANSI footprint standards and are compatible with robotic grippers, barcode readers, and plate hotels from Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman, and other leading automation vendors.

Glass-coated polypropylene options are available for applications requiring ultra-low compound adsorption, including peptide libraries, small-molecule screening, and pharmacokinetic sample management. Every plate is manufactured and inspected to meet tight dimensional tolerances, ensuring reliable stack and transport behavior in fully automated workflows.

Read the selection guide: Polypropylene vs Polystyrene Microplates