High-impact polystyrene loops and needles are smooth and flexible to facilitate uniform and smooth streaking without damaging the gel surface.

• Polystyrene fabrication
• Smooth and flexible
• Sterile

Needles are straight and suitable for removal of single colony specimens. Packed sterile in safe, tamperproof, zip-seal resealable bags. Disposable inoculating loops and needles do not need flaming, eliminating the risk of infection due to aerosol formation of pathogenic substances as well as cross-contamination due to improper sterilization. Loops and needles can be used under hoods without danger. Color-coded for easy size identification. Total length: 22.7 cm (8⁷/₈").