{"product_id":"labplas-twirlem-opaque-sampling-bags","title":"Labplas TWIRL'EM® Opaque Sampling Bags","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLabplas TWIRL'EM® Opaque Sampling Bags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabplas TWIRL'EM Opaque bags are opaque, printed, single-use sampling bags for collecting and transporting samples whose contents you don't want visible. They have the same built-in wire closure as other TWIRL'EM bags: twirl and fold to seal waterproof and airtight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis page covers two sizes, 4.5 × 9 in and 4.5 × 12 in, with the standard 2-round-wire closure. Please contact Cambridge to confirm availability before ordering. TWIRL'EM bags are available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35; margin-top:0;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples where the \u003cstrong\u003econtents shouldn't be visible\u003c\/strong\u003e during transport or handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood and beverage QA\/QC\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eenvironmental\u003c\/strong\u003e sampling programs that specify opaque bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose TWIRL'EM Opaque Bags?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eClean, single-use bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabplas produces TWIRL'EM bags with dry heat during film extrusion (above 220 °C \/ 428 °F), which its data sheet rates at a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10⁻³. Labplas also lists them as DNase-free, RNase-free and non-pyrogenic. These bags are \u003cstrong\u003enot irradiated and are not supplied with a sterility certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your procedure requires certified sterile bags, choose \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-clean-room-sterile-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Clean Room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eOpaque, printed film\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opaque film hides the bag's contents. For a bag you can see through, see \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-clear-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Clear\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-write-on-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Write-On\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eSecure wire closure, no tools needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwirl the bag by the wire ends to wind the top closed, then fold the wires over to lock it. The sample is sealed waterproof and airtight for transport, without caps, clips or heat sealers. A tear-off perforated top keeps the opening clean until you sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eFood-contact compliant film\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polyethylene-blend film meets FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and EU Regulation No 10\/2011 for food contact, according to Labplas. That matters when bags hold food samples or product destined for testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eLong shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabplas lists a 5-year shelf life when stored dry at room temperature, so cases of 1,000 can be kept on hand without waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSize (in)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSize (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eEPN-4590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e4.5 × 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e114 × 229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eEPN-4512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e4.5 × 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e114 × 305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Size Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 × 9 in (EPN-4590):\u003c\/strong\u003e water samples and small solid samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 × 12 in (EPN-4512):\u003c\/strong\u003e same width with more length for headspace and twirling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePolyethylene blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eProduced by dry heat during film extrusion above 220 °C (428 °F), SAL 10⁻³ (per Labplas). Not irradiated; no sterility certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eDNase-free, RNase-free, non-pyrogenic (per Labplas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eFDA 21 CFR 177.1520; EU Regulation No 10\/2011 (per Labplas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eStandard: 2 round wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eTear-off perforated top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e5 years, stored dry at room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eLabplas Inc., Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial, sterility, compliance and shelf-life details are from the Labplas technical data sheet for TWIRL'EM bags (EPR-5590). Contact Cambridge for the data sheet for a specific code.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelection \u0026amp; Handling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#fff8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't overfill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave enough room at the top to twirl and fold the closure. Labplas lists a usable volume below the total volume. For example, the 5.5 × 9 in bag holds 930 mL in total but has a usable volume of 550 mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque bags are not shown on Labplas's current product pages. Contact Cambridge to confirm availability and lead time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labplas doesn't publish freezing or heating limits on the data sheet we reviewed. Check with Cambridge before freezing, heating or autoclaving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle use:\u003c\/strong\u003e use each bag once. Don't reuse them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCanadian Purchasing Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Environmental Products is a Canadian-owned laboratory supply distributor based in Ontario and has served Canadian labs since 1993. We supply Labplas TWIRL'EM sampling bags with CAD pricing and shipping across Canada. We work with food and beverage QA\/QC labs, wastewater and environmental labs, agriculture, research laboratories, and universities and colleges, and can help with quotes, standing orders and choosing the right bag. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-clear-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Clear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-clean-room-sterile-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Clean Room\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-write-on-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Write-On\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/waste-water-environmental-testing\"\u003ewastewater \u0026amp; environmental testing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/lab-supplies\"\u003elab supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhat are TWIRL'EM Opaque bags used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're opaque, single-use sampling bags for samples whose contents shouldn't be visible during transport or handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow do you close a TWIRL'EM bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the wire ends, twirl the bag to wind the top closed, then fold the wire ends over to lock it. This gives a waterproof, airtight seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAre these bags certified sterile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Labplas produces them with dry heat during film extrusion (SAL 10⁻³), but they are not irradiated and don't come with a sterility certificate. For certified sterile bags, choose \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-clean-room-sterile-sampling-bags\"\u003eTWIRL'EM Clean Room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAre they suitable for food samples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Labplas states the film meets FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and EU Regulation No 10\/2011 for food contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow many bags are in a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery code on this page comes in cases of 1,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAre Opaque bags still available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Cambridge to confirm availability and lead time before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAre TWIRL'EM bags available in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Labplas is a Canadian manufacturer, and Cambridge Environmental Products supplies TWIRL'EM bags across Canada with CAD pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35; margin-top:0;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing the Right Sampling Bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you're sampling (liquid, solid, heavy or sharp material)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe approximate sample volume or weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy you need an opaque bag (so we can suggest alternatives if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many bags you use per month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll recommend the right TWIRL'EM bag and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 18px; background:#1f4e79; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; border-radius:5px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\nContact Cambridge for Product Support\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LabPlas","offers":[{"title":"4.5 × 9 in","offer_id":49771495260419,"sku":"EPN-4590","price":291.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 × 12 in","offer_id":49771495293187,"sku":"EPN-4512","price":348.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2006\/8997\/files\/TwirlOpaque_caracteristique1_Web-69bbfadd00bb3.png?v=1791387608","url":"https:\/\/cambridgeenviro.com\/fr\/products\/labplas-twirlem-opaque-sampling-bags","provider":"Cambridge Environmental Products, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}