ISO 4796-1-2016 PDF

Full title and description

Laboratory glassware — Bottles — Part 1: Screw-neck bottles (ISO 4796-1:2016). This part of ISO 4796 specifies a series of screw-neck bottles intended for storage and handling of liquid and solid chemicals and reagents for general laboratory use; nominal volumes covered range from 25 ml to 20 000 ml and the bottles are also suitable for preparation and storage of microbiological growth media.

Abstract

Specifies dimensions, nominal volumes, material and design requirements, designation and marking for a standardized series of screw-neck laboratory bottles. The standard is intended to ensure interchangeability, safe storage and consistent identification of bottles used for chemicals, reagents and microbiological media.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed).
• Publication date: January 2016 (ISO edition published 2016-01).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 71.040.20 — Laboratory ware and related apparatus.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (ISO 4796-1:2016).
• Number of pages: ISO lists 4 pages (note: some national resellers/publications list additional front-matter and show higher page counts).

Scope

This part of ISO 4796 specifies a series of screw-neck bottles with nominal volumes from 25 ml up to 20 000 ml for the storage of fluid liquids, solid chemicals and reagents in general laboratory use. It also covers suitability for preparation and storage of microbiological growth media and addresses designation, marking, dimensional limits and basic material/design requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized nominal volumes (25 ml to 20 000 ml) and the definition of nominal capacity (filled to the turn of the shoulder).
• Dimensional specifications and limit dimensions for neck and body to ensure interchangeability with closures and handling equipment.
• Material and design requirements appropriate for chemical storage and preparations (typical laboratory glass types and construction practices).
• Designation, marking and labelling conventions so bottles can be clearly identified and used safely in laboratory workflows.
• Requirements related to suitability for preparation and storage of microbiological growth media (cleanability, material compatibility).

Typical use and users

Used by clinical, research and industrial laboratories, manufacturers of laboratory glassware and closures, procurement/specification teams, quality assurance and regulatory staff who require standardized bottles for storage, sample handling and media preparation. Also referenced by standards bodies and conformity assessment organizations when specifying laboratory consumables.

Related standards

ISO 4796 is a multi-part series; related parts include ISO 4796-2 (Conical-neck bottles) and ISO 4796-3 (Aspirator bottles). ISO 4796-1:2016 replaces ISO 4796-1:2000. National/adopted versions (EN/ISO) may exist in regional catalogues.

Keywords

laboratory glassware, screw-neck bottles, bottle dimensions, nominal volumes, chemical storage, microbiological media, ISO 4796-1, laboratory bottles, designation and marking.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 4796-1:2016 is an international standard that specifies requirements for screw-neck laboratory bottles (nominal volumes, dimensions, design, materials and marking) used to store chemicals, reagents and microbiological media.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers a series of screw-neck bottles with nominal capacities from 25 ml to 20 000 ml, including dimensional limit values, designation and marking, and general material/design requirements to ensure safe storage and interchangeability with closures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Laboratory managers, glassware manufacturers, procurement and QA teams, standards committees and anyone specifying or producing laboratory bottles for chemical or microbiological use.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 4796-1:2016 is the current edition published in January 2016 and (per ISO records) was reviewed/confirmed in 2021; it replaces ISO 4796-1:2000.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 4796 is a series of parts covering different bottle types (Part 1: Screw-neck bottles; Part 2: Conical-neck bottles; Part 3: Aspirator bottles). National adoptions/EN versions may also exist.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Screw-neck bottles, laboratory glassware, nominal capacity, bottle dimensions, chemical storage, microbiological media, designation, marking, ISO 4796-1.