{"componentType":"manufacturer","data":{"id":170008496,"name":"SCHOTT\u200B","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.schott.com/en-gb\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022\u003ESCHOTT\u003C/a\u003E is a premier German multinational manufacturer of specialty glass and glass-ceramics, headquartered in Mainz. Founded in 1884 by Otto Schott, Ernst Abbe, and Carl Zeiss, the company has spent over 140 years fulfilling its mission to \u0022Push the Limits of What is Possible with Specialty Glass,\u0022 becoming the global authority in technical glass science. SCHOTT is internationally renowned for inventing borosilicate glass (DURAN\u0026reg;), which revolutionized laboratory research by offering unprecedented thermal and chemical resistance. By operating as a foundation-owned company under the Carl Zeiss Foundation, the brand ensures a long-term focus on innovation and sustainability rather than short-term profits. Today, SCHOTT is an essential partner for the pharmaceutical, life science, and electronics industries, delivering German-engineered excellence that ensures precision and reliability from the smallest microscope slide to the largest telescope mirrors.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SCHOTT range at LabFriend features professional \u003Ca href=\u0022/general-laboratory-consumables\u0022\u003Egeneral laboratory consumables\u003C/a\u003E, headlined by the world-standard DURAN\u0026reg; beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, and reagent bottles. These vessels are essential for any laboratory requiring high-purity glass that remains inert under aggressive chemical exposure. For specialized liquid handling and storage, the brand provides advanced \u003Ca href=\u0022/life-sciences\u0022\u003Elife science\u003C/a\u003E support through their FIOLAX\u0026reg; glass tubing and NEXTERION\u0026reg; coated substrates designed for microarray and diagnostic applications. Their portfolio also encompasses essential \u003Ca href=\u0022/optical-instruments-and-microscopes\u0022\u003Eoptical instruments\u003C/a\u003E, featuring high-clarity glass for microscopy and specialized fiber optic light guides (PURAVIS\u0026reg;) for endoscopy and spectroscopy. To support modern diagnostic workflows, SCHOTT offers specialized \u0022Lab-on-a-Chip\u0022 components and hermetic packaging for sensitive electronic sensors. By choosing SCHOTT through LabFriend, you benefit from \u003Cstrong\u003Ecompetitive pricing\u003C/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003Efast shipping\u003C/strong\u003E on premium glass technology designed for professional longevity.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy Choose SCHOTT for Your Laboratory?\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Inventor of Borosilicate 3.3\u003C/strong\u003E: As the original pioneer of DURAN\u0026reg; glass, SCHOTT provides the highest level of expertise in manufacturing glass with superior thermal shock and chemical resistance.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnmatched Optical Purity\u003C/strong\u003E: SCHOTT specialty glasses are engineered for maximum light transmission and minimal auto-fluorescence, making them ideal for high-end microscopy and imaging.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFoundation-Driven Quality\u003C/strong\u003E: Owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, SCHOTT maintains rigorous quality control and a commitment to scientific advancement that is unique in the industry.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBroad Chemical Compatibility\u003C/strong\u003E: SCHOTT labware is classified as \u0022Type 1\u0022 neutral glass, meeting the strictest international standards (USP, EP, JP) for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlobal Innovation Leader\u003C/strong\u003E: With over 3,000 patents and a network of 600\u002B scientists, SCHOTT continuously develops new glass-ceramic materials that redefine what labware can achieve.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. What is the difference between SCHOTT and DURAN\u0026reg;?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003ESCHOTT is the company that originally developed DURAN\u0026reg; borosilicate glass. While the DURAN\u0026reg; brand for labware is now part of DWK Life Sciences, SCHOTT continues to manufacture the high-quality glass tubing and specialty glass used across the scientific community.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Can SCHOTT glassware be used in extreme temperatures?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EYes, borosilicate 3.3 glass has an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, allowing it to withstand rapid temperature changes (thermal shock) and high service temperatures up to 500 \u0026deg;C for short periods.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Are SCHOTT products sustainable?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EYes, SCHOTT has a goal to be climate-neutral by 2030. 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