MUHWA 5-Slide Plastic Storage Box — 10-Pack Rectangle Slide Holder & Mailer Case
Compact rectangular slide holders designed for organizing small slide sets. Each box holds 5 standard 25x75mm (1x3 inch) microscope slides, and this value 10-pack gives you 10 boxes to organize up to 50 slides total. These lightweight plastic slide mailers are ideal for specimen transport, sample batching by patient or experiment, teaching lab student sets, and field collection organization. Available in multiple colors for color-coded categorization.
Key Features
- 5-Slide Capacity Per Box: Each rectangular box holds 5 standard 25x75mm (1x3 inch) microscope slides — the perfect size for individual specimen sets, daily sample batches, and small project collections.
- 10-Pack Value: 10 boxes per pack — organize up to 50 slides total. Divide by patient, date, experiment, or slide type for systematic lab organization.
- Compact Rectangle Design: Space-efficient rectangular shape fits neatly in standard lab drawers, cabinets, and benchtop organizers — takes up minimal storage space per slide.
- Durable ABS Plastic: Rigid plastic construction protects slides from dust, moisture, and accidental breakage during storage and transport.
- Stackable & Nestable: Boxes stack securely on top of each other for vertical storage efficiency. Lightweight design is easy to carry between lab and field.
- Slide Mailer Function: Individual 5-slide capacity makes these boxes ideal as slide mailers for specimen transport between collection sites and labs.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Durable ABS plastic |
| Capacity Per Box | 5 standard microscope slides |
| Pack Size | 10 boxes (organizes 50 slides total) |
| Compatible Slide Size | 25x75mm (1x3 inch) |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Colors | Multiple colors available (random shipped) |
| Design | Stackable, nestable, lightweight |
Popular Applications
- Specimen Transport (Slide Mailer): Individual 5-slide boxes serve as lightweight slide mailers — perfect for transporting small slide batches between collection sites, clinics, and central labs.
- Teaching Laboratories: Give each student or lab group their own 5-slide box for the day’s session. At 10 boxes per pack, one order covers an entire class.
- Clinical & Diagnostic Labs: Organize daily cytology or histology batches by patient — each patient’s slides in a dedicated, labeled box.
- Research Sample Batching: Keep each experiment’s slides in a separate box — color-code by treatment group, timepoint, or condition for systematic organization.
- Field Research Collection: Lightweight and portable, these boxes are ideal for geologists, botanists, and environmental scientists collecting specimens in the field.
- Slide Archiving: Archive small specimen collections by category, date, or location — stack boxes vertically for compact long-term storage.
MUHWA Slide Storage Solutions: Which Format Is Right for You?
| Product | Slides Per Box | Best For |
| 5-Slide Box 10-Pack (this product) | 5 per box, 10 boxes | Individual specimen sets, mailers, class handouts |
| 10-Place Box | 10 slides | Pocket-sized student and field use |
| 25-Place Box | 25 slides | Teaching labs, small clinics — the sweet spot |
| 100-Place Box | 100 slides | Histology, pathology, biobanking, research labs |
The 5-slide 10-pack is our most flexible format — each box is a self-contained slide mailer or specimen set organizer. For larger single-box capacity, see our 10-place, 25-place, or 100-place slide storage boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many slides does each box hold?
A: Each individual box holds 5 standard 25x75mm (1x3 inch) microscope slides. The 10-pack gives you 10 boxes, organizing up to 50 slides total.
Q: Can these be used as slide mailers for specimen transport?
A: Yes. The compact size and durable plastic construction make these boxes ideal as slide mailers — lightweight enough for postal or courier transport between collection sites and labs.
Q: What colors are available?
A: Boxes come in multiple colors and are shipped randomly by default. Please contact customer service for specific color requests. Color-coding is great for categorizing by patient, experiment group, or slide type.
Q: Are the boxes stackable?
A: Yes, the flat rectangular design allows boxes to stack securely for efficient vertical storage in drawers and cabinets.
Q: How does this compare to the 10-place box?
A: The 5-slide box is smaller and sold in a 10-pack for organizational flexibility — ideal for splitting slides across multiple categories. The 10-place single box holds 10 slides in one unit, better for a single consolidated collection.
Q: Will these fit in a standard lab drawer?
A: Yes. Each box is compact and rectangular, designed to fit efficiently in standard lab drawers, cabinets, and benchtop storage systems.
Q: How do I clean the slide boxes?
A: Wipe with 70% ethanol or mild detergent solution. Rinse with distilled water and air dry completely before inserting slides. Do not autoclave — ABS plastic may warp at high temperatures.
Care & Maintenance
- Clean boxes with 70% ethanol or mild laboratory detergent before first use and between slide batches.
- Rinse thoroughly with distilled water to remove cleaning residue.
- Air dry completely before inserting slides — trapped moisture can damage specimens.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Do not autoclave — ABS plastic softens above 80°C (176°F). Use chemical disinfectants or ethylene oxide gas for sterilization.
- Label each box with patient ID, date, experiment name, or slide type for systematic organization.
Note: Random colors shipped by default — please contact customer service for specific color requests or bulk educational orders.
