Good laboratory glassware supports repeatable work: clear meniscus reading, dependable handling on the bench, and confidence through routine washing, solvents, and regular use. For many labs, that consistency matters more than anything else.

Interlab supplies a large range of laboratory glassware for research, university teaching labs, and pharmaceutical and QC environments. We promote Borosil glassware as a quality option across core workflows, including borosilicate 3.3 low-expansion glass for thermal shock resistance and Class A measuring glassware on applicable items where accuracy is required.

Browse the range

Explore the full range, then jump into the format you need for your workflow.

Why laboratory glassware?

Glassware is the backbone of routine lab work: mixing, measuring, heating, storing, transferring, and separating. When the formats are right for the job, methods run cleaner, training is easier, and day-to-day prep becomes far more consistent.

Range overview

Start with these core formats. Each category includes multiple sizes and styles depending on how your lab works.

• Beakers – everyday mixing, dissolving, heating, decanting, and general prep
• Flasks – mixing and heating, reaction work, and method setups
• Volumetric flasks – accurate final-volume preparation for standards and solution prep
• Measuring cylinders – fast, readable measuring and routine transfers
• Reagent and media bottles – storage and dispensing (clear and amber options)
• Glass pipettes – measured delivery for routine and method work
• Funnels and separating funnels – transfers, filtration setups, and liquid–liquid separation workflows
• Burettes – titrations and controlled dispensing in analytical workflows

What to look for

1) Match the format to the workflow

Start with what you’re doing most often (mixing, measuring, storage, heating, separation), then choose the glassware format designed for that job. This reduces workarounds and improves repeatability across different staff and shifts.

2) Borosilicate 3.3 for temperature change

If glassware is heated, cooled, or moved between temperature conditions, borosilicate 3.3 low-expansion glass is a practical choice. It’s commonly selected for everyday lab use where thermal shock resistance matters.

3) Class A where accuracy is part of the method

General bench prep often suits general-purpose glassware. Class A measuring glassware becomes important for standards, calibrations, validated solutions, and workflows where tighter tolerances and documentation expectations apply.

4) Clear vs amber bottles for storage

Clear bottles suit general reagents and make visual checks easy. Amber bottles are used where light-sensitive storage is needed. Many labs keep a mix so the right bottle is available without overthinking it.

5) Standards and compliance kept item-specific

Standards vary by glassware type and intended use. Where applicable, compliance details are listed on the specific product page so you can match selection to your SOP.

Common applications

• Research labs: solution prep, heating/mixing workflows, extractions and separations
• Universities: teaching labs and shared facilities needing consistent, replaceable formats
• Pharmaceutical and QC labs: standards preparation, controlled measuring, documented workflows
• Environmental and water testing: routine preparation steps and specialist bottles where required

Quick checklist

• What’s the main task: mixing, measuring, heating, storage, separation, or titration?
• Will the glassware see heating/cooling cycles where borosilicate 3.3 is a better fit?
• Do you need Class A measuring pieces for standards or method-critical prep?
• Do you need amber storage for light-sensitive solutions?
• Which formats will be used weekly (stock these first), and which are method-specific (add as needed)?

Next step

Browse the full glassware range, then shortlist the formats you use most often. If you want a quick suitability check (for example, choosing Class A pieces for standards or selecting the right bottle type for storage), contact us with your application and we’ll point you to appropriate options.