Second-hand

Used laboratory glassware, inspected before it is listed

Borosilicate glass does not wear out. When a laboratory closes or changes direction, perfectly serviceable apparatus goes spare — we take it in, check it, and pass it on at a fraction of the price of new.

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What we currently have

Stock is genuinely limited and changes as pieces sell. Quantities are shown on each product page.

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How it works

From a closing lab to your bench

  1. We acquire itCompanies and individuals winding down, moving premises or changing methods sell us their surplus apparatus. Every batch is recorded against its source.
  2. We inspect itEach piece is examined visually for cracks, chips, star fractures, deep scratches and etching. Anything that does not look structurally sound is rejected rather than listed.
  3. We refurbish or part it outServiceable pieces are cleaned and listed. Items that fail inspection are stripped for parts that can be reused — stoppers, stopcock plugs, clips.
  4. We state the originEvery listing names where the batch came from, so you know what kind of laboratory the glass has been through.

Condition and safe use — read this

Second-hand glassware has been used in a laboratory before, so cosmetic wear is normal: scratches, cloudiness in the grind, faded graduations.

We inspect visually and reject what does not look sound, but we do not chemically analyse residues from previous use. Second-hand glassware is neither sterile nor food-safe. Do not use it for anything intended for consumption.

Treat it as you would any glassware of unknown history: clean it before first use, inspect it yourself before applying vacuum or heat, and decide whether it suits your application. By purchasing, you accept responsibility for how the item is used.

Cleaning it before first use. Our care and cleaning guide covers what to use on which residue, and what to check before you trust a piece under vacuum. Worth ten minutes before the first run.

Good to know

Common questions

How much cheaper is it than new?

Substantially. A 100 ml round bottom flask starts at €11.30, a 160 mm Liebig condenser at €25, a glass stopper at €6.30. For teaching, method development or anyone working to a budget, it is often the difference between having the apparatus and not.

The pieces we list are laboratory glassware from working labs, and the named makers in the current stock — Duran and Werner Glas among them — are borosilicate. Where a maker is identified it is stated on the product page. If the specific composition matters for your application, ask us before ordering and we will tell you what we know about that batch.

Damage in transit is a different matter from cosmetic wear. UPS parcels are insured as standard: photograph the parcel as you open it and the damaged item, and contact us within one week of receiving it. We process the claim with the shipping company, which issues the refund for the damaged goods. How damage claims work.

Yes, on the same terms as new items. Private customers in Sweden and the rest of the EU can return second-hand items within 14 days of receiving them. The buyer pays the return shipping and is responsible for packing the glassware so it arrives back undamaged. Returns are not available for business purchases or deliveries outside the EU.

We acquire surplus laboratory glassware and equipment on an ongoing basis. If your laboratory is closing, consolidating or replacing apparatus, get in touch with a list or photographs of what you have.

Looking for something specific?

Stock turns over. Tell us what you are after and we will let you know when it comes in — or point you at the new Synthware equivalent.

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