Home > Chit Chat

Help - removing printed labels on test tubes

• Lyradgn

  17 Dec 10, 20:05

  Does anyone here know how to remove printed labels from a test tube? Eg. the brand, made in *country*, etc.

  Much appreciated!!

• ditzy

  17 Dec 10, 22:42

  Soak it in tiger brand paint remover, its sold in small tins at most hardware shops. But don't let any of it touch your skin. Even a drop will sting your skin so bad, you'll cry. Please wear safety glasses while opening the can. No, latex gloves won't help.

• Lyradgn

  17 Dec 10, 23:06

  hmm will nail polish remover help?

• chefmac.org

  17 Dec 10, 23:14

  ah... seriously you either scrap it with knife.... the printed is not easy to remove and can withstand corrosion...

• Lyradgn

  17 Dec 10, 23:21

  i tried scrapping, it does not come out easily. and the glass may get scratched if i scrap too hard

  any other ways?

• chefmac.org

  17 Dec 10, 23:38

  tie a ribbon on it???