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The wide 45 mm mouth easily accommodates bulk or particulate samples, and clear 90 mL and 99 mL fill lines ensure precise volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery lot undergoes strict quality testing for pH, sterility, fill volume, and growth promotion performance, ensuring reliable results batch after batch. 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The clarified, optically clear material allows unobstructed visual inspection, while the leak-resistant seal and tamper-evident shrink band protect sample integrity during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures and Benefits:\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ready-to-use sterile deionized water—no media prep required\u003cbr\u003e\n• Polypropylene vial construction ensures clarity and chemical resistance\u003cbr\u003e\n• Flip-top hinged cap enables one-handed operation for faster workflows\u003cbr\u003e\n• Wide 45 mm opening accommodates larger or complex samples\u003cbr\u003e\n• Leak-resistant seal prevents spills even during air shipment\u003cbr\u003e\n• Clearly marked fill lines at 90 mL and 99 mL for volume accuracy\u003cbr\u003e\n• Tamper-evident shrink band preserves sterility\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lot-tested for sterility, pH, and fill volume accuracy\u003cbr\u003e\n• Available in multiple diluent types to fit testing protocols\u003cbr\u003e\n• Manufactured under ISO-certified quality standards\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42536599650363,"sku":"D090","price":135.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5641\/8875\/files\/D080_4f191602-30bb-46e9-b28e-3c0e03b4b2c0.png?v=1760920039"},{"product_id":"dilulok-deionized-water-99ml-fill-dilution-bottle-with-hinged-flip-top","title":"DiluLok™ Deionized Water, 99 mL, Dilution Bottle with Hinged Flip Top","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardy Diagnostics DiluLok™ Deionized Water, 99 mL, provides a ready-to-use, sterile dilution and rinse solution for laboratories conducting microbial testing in the food, beverage, environmental, cannabis, and pharmaceutical industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle is pre-filled with high-purity deionized water, rigorously tested for sterility, microbial contamination, and fill accuracy—saving time, labor, and resources compared to in-house media preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative DiluLok™ design features a 45 mm wide-mouth polypropylene bottle and a hinged flip-top lid for effortless, one-handed operation. 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