Weighing Scoop, Plastic

Quick Answer: The LabEquip Plastic Weighing Scoop is a lightweight, flat-bottomed scoop with a narrow delivery neck, designed for the safe and low-loss transfer of powders, granules, and dry reagents on a laboratory or industrial balance. Its moulded plastic construction makes it a durable, chip-resistant choice for routine weighing tasks.

Product Description

Weighing scoops are a small but essential piece of laboratory glassware and plasticware, used wherever a solid sample needs to be measured out and transferred without spillage. The LabEquip Plastic Weighing Scoop is built with a flat, stable base so it sits securely on a balance pan while material is added, and a narrow, tapered delivery neck that lets the operator pour powders or granules into a flask, weighing bottle, or reaction vessel with minimal loss and reduced dusting.

Because it is moulded in plastic rather than glass, this scoop is lightweight, resistant to chipping or shattering if dropped, and generally more affordable for labs that need multiple scoops on hand for different reagents. It is a practical everyday tool for schools, teaching laboratories, pharmaceutical compounding areas, and quality-control benches where powders and granular solids are regularly weighed and transferred.

What Makes This Scoop Distinct

This plastic variant is intended for general-purpose powder and granule handling where chemical inertness to aggressive solvents is not the primary concern. For applications involving reagents that may react with or stain plastic, our glass weighing scoop is the more suitable choice. The flat-bottom, narrow-neck geometry is common to both variants, but the plastic version prioritises light weight, low breakage risk, and cost-effective use across multiple scoops.

Specifications

Care & Maintenance

• Rinse with water after use with each reagent to avoid cross-contamination of subsequent samples.
• Avoid exposure to strong solvents or high heat, which can warp or discolour the plastic.
• Dry thoroughly before storage to prevent residue build-up inside the delivery neck.
• Inspect periodically for cracks or clouding and replace if the scoop no longer pours cleanly.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies laboratory measuring and weighing accessories for schools, colleges, and industrial quality-control labs. Explore related products in our Measuring Instruments category, pair this scoop with a set of precision weights such as our Brass Analytical Weight Set (1mg-100g), or visit our homepage to browse our full range of lab equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a plastic weighing scoop used for?
It is used to measure and transfer powders, granules, and other dry solids onto a balance pan or into a container with minimal spillage or loss of material.

Why does the scoop have a flat bottom?
The flat base allows the scoop to sit stably on a balance pan while material is added or removed, helping keep the weighing process steady and accurate.

Why is the delivery neck narrow?
A narrow neck gives the user better control when pouring, reducing spillage and dust generation as the sample is transferred into a flask or vessel.

Is the plastic scoop suitable for all chemicals?
It is suitable for general powder and granule handling, but is not recommended for reagents that are known to react with or stain plastic; our glass weighing scoop is better suited to those cases.

How should I clean a plastic weighing scoop?
Rinse with water between different reagents, avoid strong solvents or high heat, and dry thoroughly before storing to keep the scoop free of residue.

What sizes are available?
Available sizes and capacities vary; please contact our sales team to confirm options for your requirement.

Last Updated: September 2026