PR1MA

High‑Quality Lab Consumables, Chemicals, Equipment, and Instruments

PR1MA is MIDSCI’s exclusive laboratory brand, developed to deliver dependable performance, consistent quality, and competitive value for modern research labs. Designed with scientists in mind, PR1MA products span lab consumables, molecular biology reagents, and essential benchtop equipment, all manufactured to stringent quality standards and supported by the expert service MIDSCI is known for. Researchers across academia, biotech, pharma, and clinical labs trust PR1MA for reliable results without unnecessary complexity or cost.

From pipette tips, PCR tubes, and microplates to PCR master mixes, protein markers, and mini centrifuges, every PR1MA product is selected for accuracy, usability, and purity. Many items are RNase/DNase‑free, sterile, and non‑pyrogenic, helping protect sample integrity in critical workflows like PCR, electrophoresis, and cell culture.

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Valentine’s Day Bundles!
 

For a limited time, get a 3-pack of PR1MA™ 8 Mini Microcentrifuges (MF8-VAL)
for ONLY $429.00!

 

That’s $600.00 in Savings!

Add item # MF8-VAL to your cart for 3 FREE Mini Microcentrifuges.

(MF8-VAL includes 1 Pink, 1 Purple, and 1 Red Mini Microcentrifuge)

Use Promo Code: MYFUGEFREE

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Cannot be combined with other discounts or pricing.

Not valid on prior purchases. Promo valid until 02/20/2026 or while supplies last.

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PR1MA 8 Mini Microcentrifuge

  • Eight Position Microtube rotor
  • Storage compartment for PCR rotor
  • Near silent operation
  • Starts and stops in seconds 

The PR1MA Mini is a personal centrifuge that virtually fits in the palm of your hand. An eight-place rotor is included and comes installed. A second rotor for 0.2 mL PCR tubes and strips is also included and stored with the rotor removal key in a convenient compartment on the bottom of the centrifuge.

 

All centrifuges include the 8 x 1.5/2.0 mL microtube rotor, two position PCR strip rotor, and 8 adapters for 0.5 mL tubes.

Adapters
 

C1008-A2-80.2 mL Tube Adapters for PR1MA™ 8 Mini Centrifuge, 8/pk
C1008-A5-80.5 mL Tube Adapters for PR1MA™ 8 Mini Centrifuge, 8/pk

Item#:
ASMINCEN1008


Valentine’s Day Bundles!


For a limited time, buy 1 PR1MA™ MC-24 Touch High Speed Microcentrifuge (MC24)

and get 1 PINK PR1MA™ 8 Mini Microcentrifuge FREE (MF8-PK-VF)!

 

That’s $346 in Savings!

Add MC24 at listed price, and one MF8-PK-VF to your cart for FREE product.

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PR1MA MC-24 Touch High-Speed Microcentrifuge

The PR1MA MC-24 Touch is the first microcentrifuge in its class to feature touchscreen control. In addition to the next-generation control panel, the centrifuge also offers high speed (up to 13,500 rpm / 16,800 xg) and a unique COMBI-Rotor with lid that accepts both standard microtubes (1.5 / 2.0 mL) and PCR tubes/strips (0.2 mL), making this the perfect partner for any molecular biology laboratory.

The large, color touchscreen, shows the actual speed (in rpm or rcf) along with set and remaining time. Up to 9 speed/time profiles can be stored in memory and the home screen displays a “mySpin” icon for instant recalls a designated favorite profile.

Supplied with Benchmark’s unique COMBI-Rotor
, the MC-24 Touch will accept 24 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL tubes, 2 strips of 0.2 mL tubes (16 × 0.2 mL), and up to 12x spin column kits without requiring separate adapters. There is also an optional 8-place rotor for 5 mL and cryo tubes. Samples are kept cool, even during extended runs at the maximum speed setting by a proprietary air flow system that moves air evenly and quietly throughout the chamber.

The MC-24 Touch is cold room safe and carries a 2-year warranty.

  • Full-Color Touch Screen
  • mySpin 1 button program recall
  • COMBI-rotor accepts tubes and strips
  • Compact, only 9 x 12 x 7.75 In.
  • Variable speed control, set In rpm or rcf

The PR1MA MC-24 Touch High-Speed Microcentrifuge spins 24 1.5 / 2.0 mL tubes and 2 PCR strips simultaneously. 0.5 mL tube adapters (C1008-A5-6) are also available for purchase.

 

Item # MC24 is proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!
 

Item#:
ACAMMC24CENT

PR1MA Agarose

 

Agarose is a low EEO, multi-purpose, standard melting point agarose that yields high resolution sharp DNA bands with high clarity and low background. Its optimized gel strength enhances ease of gel processing and handling. Manufactured using innovative organic solvent free manufacturing process that is more environment friendly.

 

Application: 

  • Ideal for routine DNA and RNA gel electrophoresis and blotting

Features:

  • High purity and Multi-purpose;
  • Low background and high resolution;
  • Optimized gel strength for ease of gel preparation

Specifications


AppearanceWhite, Fine, Homogeneous Powder
Water7% max.
SolubilityClear colorless solution at
1G plus 100 mL water
Gel strength(1% Gel)1,380 g/cm2
EEO(Electroendosmosis(-Mr)0.13 max.
Sulfate0.15 max.
Ash0.5 max.
Gelling point (1.5% Gel)36°C±1.5°C
GradeBiology grade
Item#:
ASMIDSCI500

PR1MA Distilled Water, Laboratory Reagent Grade

CAS Number: 7732-18-5
Molecular Weight: 18.02
Chemical Formula: H2O

Laboratory reagent grade. Purified by steam distillation for use as a research laboratory reagent. Not intended or sold for human consumption. 10 Liter size supplied in a Cubitainer with pouring spout.

Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.

  • Appearance: Clear Liquid
  • Alkalinity (Total as CaCO3):  20 ppm
  • Aluminum (Al):  0.2 ppm
  • Antimony (Sb):  0.006 ppm
  • Arsenic (As):  0.01 ppm
  • Barium (Ba):  2 ppm
  • Beryllium (Be):  0.004 ppm
  • Boron (B):  1 ppm
  • Bromate:  0.010 ppm
  • Bromide:  0.005 ppm
  • Cadmium (Cd):  0.005 ppm
  • Calcium (Ca):  2 ppm
  • Chloride (ASTM D5442):  50 ppb
  • Chromium (Cr):  0.10 ppm
  • Cobalt (Co):  0.15 ppm
  • Conductivity (ASTM D1125):  5.0 µS/cm
  • Copper (Cu): ≤ 1 ppm
  • E.Coli:  1 MPN/100ml
  • Fluoride :  4 ppm
  • Foaming Agents:  0.5 mg/l
  • Hardness (as CaCO3):  10 mg/l
  • Heterotrophic Bacteria (F1094):  100 cfu/10ml
  • Iron (Fe):  0.3 ppm
  • lead (Pb):  0.015 ppm
  • Magnesium (Mg):  0.10 ppm
  • Manganese (Mn):  0.05 ppm
  • Mercury (Hg):  0.002 ppm
  • Molybdenum (Mo):  0.15 ppm
  • Nickel (Ni) :  0.005 ppm
  • Nitrate as N:  10 ppm
  • pH (ASTM D1293): 5.0 - 7.0
  • Phosphorous (P):  1 ppm
  • Potassium (K) :  1 ppm
  • Resistivity (ASTM D1125):  0.2 megaohm
  • Scandium (SC):  0.15 ppm
  • Selenium (Se):  0.05 ppm
  • Silica (ASTM D4517) : No Limit ppb
  • Silver (Ag):  0.10 ppm
  • Sodium (ASTM 6071):  50 ppb
  • Standard Plate Count:  500 cfu/ml
  • Strontium (Sr):  0.15 ppm
  • sulfate:  250 ppm
  • Thallium (Tl):  0.002 ppm
  • Tin (sn):  0.15 ppm
  • Titanium (Ti):  0.15 ppm
  • TOC (ASTM 5997): No Limit ppm
  • Total Coliform:  1 MPN/100ml
  • Total Radium: 0.5835 - 1.491 pCi/l
  • Uranium (U):  0.030 ppm
  • Vanadium (V):  0.15 ppm
  • Zinc (Zn) :  5 ppm

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

PR1MA Water, HPLC Grade

CAS Number: 7732-18-5
Molecular Weight: 18.0
Chemical Formula: H2O
Storage Temp: Room Temperature

Certified RNase and DNase free for use in molecular biology applications. Ideal for making reagents, rinsing glass and plastic ware, enzymatic reactions and more. Toxic agents such as DEPC are not used in purification procedures.

  • Endotoxin Free
  • RNase Free
  • DNase Free

*Tested to < 0.001 EU/ML

Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.

  • Appearance: Clear and Colorless Solution
  • TOC (ppb):  3 ppb
  • UV Absorbance (1 cm cell Vs Water) @ 190nm:  0.01
  • UV Absorbance (1 cm cell Vs Water) @ 200 nm:  0.010
  • UV Absorbance (1 cm cell Vs Water) @ 210 nm:  0.010
  • UV Absorbance (1 cm cell Vs Water) @ 250 nm:  0.005
  • UV Absorbance (1 cm cell Vs Water) @ 254 nm:  0.005
  • UV Absorbance (1 cm cell Vs Water) @ 280 nm:  0.005
  • Filtered through Ultrafiltration (0.01 Micron): Conforms
  • Country of Origin: USA

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

PR1MA  Water, Molecular Biology Grade, DNase and RNase Free

CAS Number: 7732-18-5
Molecular Weight: 18.0
Chemical Formula: H2O
Storage Temp: Room Temperature

Certified RNase and DNase free for use in molecular biology applications. Ideal for making reagents, rinsing glass and plastic ware, enzymatic reactions and more. Toxic agents such as DEPC are not used in purification procedures.

  • Endotoxin Free
  • RNase Free
  • DNase Free

*Tested to < 0.001 EU/ML

Meets or exceeds CAP/CLSI specifications for Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water (CLRW) and USP/NF Purified Water.

Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.

  • Appearance: Clear and Colorless Solution
  • Bioburden : No Growth
  • DNase: No Visible Degradation
  • Protease: No Visible Degradation
  • RNase: No Visible Degradation
  • Country of Origin: USA

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

 

PR1MA™ Autoradiography and Chemiluminescence Film for Western Blots

 

One autoradiography film for ALL your needs!


Many companies sell film solely on price without considering your needs. Some offer many different films making it difficult to decide what is best for your needs.

MIDSCI™ narrowed the Autoradiography Film field to PR1MA™ Blue Sensitive Film. It will work outstandingly well for almost 100% of all molecular labs' needs.
 

  • PR1MA™ Autoradiography Film is double emulsion
  • High signal sensitivity
  • For autoradiography of 32P, 33P, 35S, 125I, and 14C
  • Excellent lot-to-lot consistency
  • Exceptional clarity with extremely low backgrounds
  • Consistently superior results for exposure of blotting experiments and sequencing gels
  • Publishable grade autoradiographs
  • Optimized for chemiluminescence
  • Film works with calcium tungstate or blue rare earth screens
  • For use manually or with automatic processing
  • 100 sheets per box
  • Available in 3 sizes: 5 x 7 in., 8 x 10 in., and 14 x 17 in.

 

Specifications

 

PR1MA™ Blue Film BX
Item #SizeqtyFeatures
BX575 x 7 in.100/pkDouble Emulsion
BX8108 x 10 in.100/pk
BX141714 x 17 in.100/pk, 5pks/cs

 


Item#:
ASFILM

 
PR1MA™ Microcentrifuge Tube Aluminum Cooler Racks

 

  • Keep Microcentrifuge Tubes cold or hot on the bench
  • Non-Skid rubber feet provide a stable platform for loading samples
  • Gets cold in as few as 25 minutes
  • Samples stay cold on your bench top for up to an hour
  • Small footprint minimizes bench top and freezer space used
  • Precisely drilled wells allow for maximum heat transfer between the block and samples

 

Item#:
ASALUMRCKS

 
PR1MA™ Flasks-Erlenmeyer (PETG)

 

Vent Cap, Plain Bottom, PETG, Sterile

  • Designed for mammalian suspension culture applications as well as bacterial & yeast culture
  • Vent caps feature 0.22 µm hydrophobic membrane which allows for gas exchange without contamination; over-sized vent area in cap improves gas exchange
  • Packaged sterile in individual bags for easy storage and handling
  • Manufactured from medical grade virgin PETG which reduces gas permeability

 
Specifications
 
Item667801667805667809667813
Pack Description1/Bag1/Bag1/Bag1/Bag
Case Quantity1212126
SterileYesYesYesYes
Non-pyrogenicYesYesYesYes
AutoclavableNoNoNoNo
Primary ColorFlask: ClearFlask: ClearFlask: ClearFlask: Clear
Secondary ColorCap: GreenCap: GreenCap: GreenCap: Green
Primary MaterialFlask: PETGFlask: PETGFlask: PETGFlask: PETG
Secondary MaterialCap: HDPECap: HDPECap: HDPECap: HDPE
Maximum Volume125 mL250 mL500 mL1000 mL
Working Volume125 mL250 mL500 mL1000 mL
GraduatedYesYesYesYes
Graduation Increments25 mL25 mL50 mL50 mL
Tissue Culture TreatedNoNoNoNo
RNase/DNase FreeYesYesYesYes
 

 

Item#:
ASERNLFSKPETG


PR1MA Cryo Tube Aluminum Cooler Rack

 

  • Keep Cryo Tubes cold on the bench
  • Non-Skid rubber feet provide a stable platform for loading samples
  • Gets cold in as few as 25 minutes
  • Samples stay cold on your bench top for up to an hour
  • Small footprint minimizes bench top and freezer space used
  • Precisely drilled wells allow for maximum heat transfer between the block and samples


Item#:
ASCRYOPCRBLK


PR1MA Standard Petri Dishes

 

Sterile, Stackable, and High-Performance.

 

PR1MA™ Standard Petri Dishes are designed for precision, durability, and convenience in microbiology, cell culture, and general lab applications. Manufactured using high-capacity automated production lines, these petri dishes deliver consistent quality at a competitive price—ideal for academic, industrial, and research laboratories.

 

Each dish features a 15 mm height and is available in both 60 and 100 mm diameters, with various design options tailored to your lab's needs—including multi-compartment formats, slideable bases, and automation-compatible slippable versions.

 

These dishes are sold sterile (gamma irradiated) and packaged 25 per bag / 20 bags case, making them ideal for high-throughput laboratories.

 

Key Features

  • Durable Construction: Stronger, heavier design ensures better handling and stability.
  • Hydrophobic Surface: Prevents unwanted cell attachment—perfect for suspension cultures.
  • Sterile and Ready to Use: Gamma irradiated for dependable sterility.
  • Efficient Gas Exchange: Molded lid spacers promote proper ventilation.
  • Even Media Distribution: Consistently flat base supports uniform media spreading.
  • Slideable and Slippable Options: Available variants support automation with ISO mark targets, side arrows, and edge rings for smooth operation.
  • Specialty Compartments: Choose from 2, 3, or 4-compartment formats for multi-sample testing in a single dish.
  • Various options: Standard, slideable, slippable, or with compartments (2, 3, or 4) 

Whether you're working with automated streaking systems or manual plating, PR1MA™ Petri Dishes are designed to support efficient lab workflows with minimal contamination risk.
 

Item#:
ASPETRIDISH1

PR1MA™ PCR Aluminum Cooler Racks

  • Keep PCR Tubes, Strip Tubes, and PCR Plates (96 & 384) cold or hot on the bench.
  • Non-Skid rubber feet provide a stable platform for loading samples.
  • Gets cold in as few as 25 minutes.
  • Samples stay cold on your bench top for up to an hour.
  • Small footprint minimizes bench top and freezer space used
  • Precisely drilled wells allow for maximum heat transfer between the block and samples



Specifications 

 

Item #Capacity (Vol)ColorType of RackQty
RACK-384For 384 platesSilverTemp Control on Bench1 Rack
RACK-9696 x 0.2 mLSilverTemp Control on Bench1 Rack
RACK-96-B96 x 0.2 mLBlueTemp Control on Bench1 Rack
RACK-96-G96 x 0.2 mLGreenTemp Control on Bench1 Rack
RACK-96-P96 x 0.2 mLPurpleTemp Control on Bench1 Rack
RACK-96-R96 x 0.2 mLRedTemp Control on Bench1 Rack
RACK-96-RB96 x 0.2 mLAssorted PackTemp Control on Bench5 Racks
Item#:
ASPCRALUMRCK
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