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Yes, the bento box outer container and inner containers are dishwasher safe (top rack only, away from the heating element). Our stainless steel products are not dishwasher safe. (CAUTION: Laptop Lunch containers may warp if exposed to very hot temperatures. DO NOT use heat boosters. DO NOT wash in the dishwasher on high heat.) See similar questions...

Airtight Canisters, Make-A-Gift® jars, and Pet Treat jars are not designed for use in the microwave. Snap ‘N Serve® containers are microwave safe. Lift latches to vent. This allows air to circulate through the container. Please refer to the care & use instructions that came with your container for further details or click here for Care & Use Instructions. For comprehensive food safety information, click here to visit our food safety section. See similar questions...

The containers we supply were originally developed for marine use. They are manufactured to a very high specification out of high tensile steel, as such they are not only strong and very secure, but also capable of surviving in extreme conditions. These design qualities ensure our containers are ideal for use for storage. See similar questions...

Consult the Empty Container Decision Tree in the Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Reference Guide for Laboratories (page 11) to determine if your empty container can be safely disposed of in the regular trash or if it must be managed as hazardous waste. See similar questions...

Yes. All of the plastic used in our food/water dishes and food storage containers is FDA approved and safe for pets to eat from. See similar questions...

The Brita filter for pitchers and dispensers is designed to filter 40 gallons of water, or approximately 1-2 months for the average family. The Brita replacement filters that we sell have an indicator on the top that tells you when to replace the filter Be aware that the pitcher/dispenser must be used according to you owner's manual for the indicator to work properly. If in doubt, put in a new filter. See similar questions...

You need to put your trash within 3 feet of the curb or alley in order for the sanitation employees to find and remove the trash safely. See similar questions...

Yes, each plastic container is marked with the appropriate SPI recycle code and our corrugated cartons can be recycled. See similar questions...

Yes, Gamma Irradiation or Ethylene Oxide Gas sterilization is recommended. Again, information on sources for sterilization is available through Technical Service. Sterilization via autoclaving or steam sterilization is not possible. See similar questions...

Pitcher and faucet-mounted filters generally rely solely on activated carbon filtration. While activated carbon is very effective at removing a wide range of contaminants, the problem with this type of filters is that they contain a very small amount of activated carbon. Further, the time the water spends in contact with the carbon, particularly with faucet mounted units is too little to provide full absorption. See similar questions...

We are not a part of either Braun (Gillette), Brita, Pur (Pur Recovery Engineering) , or Sonicare (Optiva Corporation) corporations, we are just retailers of some of their products. If you need technical assistance with a product you can contact the manufacturers directly at the addresses or phone numbers listed below. See similar questions...

Infectious (biohazardous) waste containers are used strictly as satellite accumulation receptacles to dispose of decontaminated infectious (biohazardous) waste that has been autoclaved. They are 55-gallon, leak-proof, plastic lidded containers (large trash cans marked "Infectious Waste"). These receptacles and their red bag liners are provided by Space Planning & Operations and should be placed near an autoclave. This is the only place where SPO staff will collect materials for removal. See similar questions...

D-Mannose is a naturally occurring sugar. It is found in certain fruits and even produced in the body. The body doesn't metabolize the majority of the mannose when taken and instead it is passed to the urine. There it rapidly binds to the offending bacteria. No side effects have been reported. The body does not react to mannose in the way it does to most sugars. See similar questions...