What Makes Low-Retention Tips Different from Standard Pipette Tips? Liquids are dispensed in laboratory settings using both standard and low-retention pipette tips; the difference lies in the tips' ability to reduce liquid retention.
Polypropylene is a common, reasonably priced, and robust plastic used to make standard pipette tips. However, polypropylene can attract and hold onto some liquids, particularly those that are sticky or viscous, due to its...