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Polypropylene plastic plate with 96 wells and a 20 nanometre polycarbon plate, as a variant of the iChip, specifically to grow formerly uncultivated environmental species, based on an idea by Slava Epstein and colleagues at Northeastern University, adapted from a piece of standard laboratory kit made by ThermoFisher Scientific, United States, May 2017

Isolation chip, or ichip

2017

Four samples of mechanically-fibrillated polypropylene (PP) yarns, 1976

Four samples of mechanically-fibrillated polypropylene yarns

Prototype copper omega intra-uterine device with inserter and information package, British, 1970-1980

Prototype copper omega intra-uterine device with inserter and information package

1970-1980

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 4 pairs of gloves, mask, disposable apron, safety googles, disposable over sleeves, disposable lab coat and visor of the type used at the Lighthouse Lab at Alderley Park, by staff during COVID-19 testing, 2020-2021

Personal Protective Equipment worn by people testing COVID-19 samples

2020

An example of babycare equipment from the Heinz Baby Basics range: weaning set made of polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer (Flexisoft), by Vital Baby Innovations Ltd., c. 1996

Weaning set made of thermoplastic elastomer (Flexisoft)

Samples of microplastic fragments from polypropelene fishing rope, in sealed container, obtained for a 2021 study led by Imogen Napper at the University of Plymouth.

Samples of fishing rope microplastics

2021

Framed diagram of the 'Atlas of Acupuncture Points', showing a full length frontal view of a male figure marked with acupuncture points and connecting lines, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996, originally designed by Shohaku Honma in 1946, published by Ido-No Nipponsha, Yokosuka, Japanese, 1970-1990.

Framed diagram of the 'Atlas of Acupuncture Points', front view

1970-1990

Framed diagram of the 'Atlas of Acupuncture Points', showing a full length back view of a male figure marked with acupuncture points and connecting lines, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996. originally designed by Shohaku Honma in 1946, published by Ido-No Nipponsha, Yokosuka, Japanese, 1970-1990.

Framed diagram of the 'Atlas of Acupuncture Points', rear view

1970-1990

Empty white plastic serum transport box labelled, ‘ELISA serum COV0001 Box II’ and empty pink plastic serum transport box labelled, ‘COV002 Box 85 Newcastle Serum Retain 1+2 1.8ml’, from the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM), used during the clinical trials of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by the Oxford Vaccine Group, the Jenner Institute and the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine

Serum transport boxes used in COVID-19 vaccine trials

2015-2020

Measuring beaker, features 'Azlon' trademark, made from polypropylene by Scilabware, Stone, Staffordshire, England, used to produce hand sanitiser during the COVID-19 pandemic by WL Distillery, Bessemer Rd, South Hetton, Durham, England, 2018-2020.

Azlon measuring beaker used to produce hand sanitiser

2018-2020

Clear "Superseal" polypropylene tape reel for industrial machinery. All manufactured by D. R.G. Sellotape Products 1985

Clear "Superseal" polypropylene tape reel

1985

Two buff "Superseal" polypropylene tape reels

Two buff "Superseal" polypropylene tape reels

Large scale model, consisting of a series of rods and a sphere, showing a disintegration 'star' in cosmic rays, by Science Museum, Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1960-1969

Large scale model showing a disintegration 'star' in cosmic rays

1960-1969

Box of disposable face coverings, of the type used at Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Disposable face coverings

2020

FFP3 disposable particulate respirator mask, 8833, valved, with red elastic straps, of the type used by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M, 2019-2020

3M 8833 disposable particulate respirator

2019-2020

child's hot water bottle made of rubber with polypropylene 'lion' cover made by Rand Rockett, 1997

Child's hot water bottle

1997

Maw's type anti-colic feeding bottle, made of polycarbonate, silicone and polypropylene, by Jackel International Ltd., c. 1996

Anti-colic feeding bottle

1996

Electroplated knitted copper polypropylene mug made by Frances Geesin, Heathfield, Sussex, in 2001.

Electroplated knitted copper polypropylene mug made by Frances Geesin

2001

Two polypropylene cord toggles, for 'White Knight' air supplied helmet, by R.F.D. Inflatables Ltd.

Two polypropylene cord toggles

Reversing waterbottle, plastic, for collecting seawater samples, with attached reversing frame for deep sea thermometers, UK, 1970-1977. Produced for and used by the National Institute of Oceanography.

Seawater sampling bottle and reversing frame for deep sea thermometer

1970-1977

Two Panoramic Mio-Masks, clear medical-grade disposable face masks developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid lip readers and others who benefit from seeing the mouth area and full range of facial expressions when communicating, LJA MIERS & Co. Ltd, 2022-2023

Two Panoramic Mio-Masks, clear medical-grade disposable face masks

2022-2023

An example of babycare equipment from the Heinz Baby Basics range: weaning set made of polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer (Flexisoft), by Vital Baby Innovations Ltd., c. 1996

Weaning set made of thermoplastic elastomer (Flexisoft)

solid state neodymium laser, glass doped with neodymium, by University of Hull, c. 1968

solid state neodymium laser

1968

Artificial leg for below knee amputee with polypropylene socket, nylon shank and wooden foot, sectioned, 1985

Artificial leg for below knee amputee with polypropylene socket

1985

Six fabric samples of fireproof polypropylene fabric covered by an aluminium layer used in the site-specific installation 'Wrapped Reichstag', which was developed by the artists Christo and Jeanne Claude between 1971 and 1995. The installation itself existed for 14 days in 1995, 24 June-6 July. The samples were given to monitors working on the project in 1995 as a means of engaging the public.

Six silver fabric samples from 'Wrapped Reichstag' by Christo and Jeanne Claude

1995

polyethene and polypropylene container of 'Exfoliating Body Scrub' made by Courtaulds Packaging Ltd for The Boots Company plc, c1997

Container for an Exfoliating Body Scrub

circa 1997

ten stages in the manufacture of a tube of 'Dermovate', made by Courtaulds Packaging Ltd for Glaxo Operations Ltd, c1997

Ten stages in the manufacture of a tube of 'Dermovate'

circa 1997

samples of materials used in 'Huggies' nappy, made by Kimberley-Clark, 1997

samples of materials used in 'Huggies' nappy

Orbel hand sanitiser unit, with packaging, made by Orbel Health Limited, 2010-2017

Orbel hand sanitiser unit

2015-2017

Dial movement operated by 1/2 minute polarised impulses, made by Westerstrands of Töreboda, Sweden, 1965-1979.

Dial movement operated by 1/2 minute polarised impulses

1965-1979

Framed diagram with illustrations and mainly Japanese text, explaining the '5 Element' acupuncture points, From the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996, originally designed by Shohaku Honma in 1941, published by Ido-No Nipponsha, Yokosuka, Japanese, 1970-1990.

Framed diagram explaining the '5 Element' acupuncture points

1970-1990

Three examples of fabric manufactured from narrow strips of uniaxially-orientated polypropylene (PP) film, 1976

Three examples of fabric manufactured from narrow strips of uniaxially-orientated polypropylene (PP) film

Two examples of polypropylene (PP) twist fibrillated yarn, 1976

Two examples of polypropylene (PP) twist fibrillated yarn, 1976

Two examples of polypropylene (PP) monofils, 1976

Two examples of polypropylene (PP) monofils, 1976

Weaning bowl made of polypropylene, by Heinz Baby Basics, c. 1996

Weaning bowl made of polypropylene

Prototype copper omega intra-uterine device, with inserter, plasticand copper, British, 1970-1980

Prototype copper omega intra-uterine device

1970-1980

Samples (one pink, and one blue) of weathered HP printer cartridges, and protective orange tab from a cartdrige, collected by Tracey Williams of Lego Lost at Sea, following a cargo spill in 2014 off the New York coast, for a collaborative research study with Andrew Turner, at the University of Plymouth.

HP printer cartridges found on a beach

unknown

Length of fibre-optic cable, by STC Submarine Systems, from the UK-Belgium 5 cable laid by CS Alert in 1986

Length of fibre-optic cable, by STC Submarine Systems

1986

Box of disposable face coverings, of the type used at Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Disposable Face Coverings

2020

A collection of 'branch' carbon dioxide collectors, or scrubbers, bunched together and displayed in a small box, designed by Professor Klaus Lackner whilst working for research company Global Research Technologies run by Allen Wright, Tucson, Arizona, USA, c.2008. This item was an expermental prototype technology for direct air capture (DAC), or the removal of carbon dioxide from the air at normal atmospheric concentrations.

Prototype carbon dioxide collectors designed by Professor Klaus Lackner and Allen Wright

2008

polyethene pack for 'Huggies' nappies, made by Kimberley-Clark, 1997

Pack for 'Huggies' nappies

1997

Laminated face covering with the words "Emergency Open pack in case of pandemic" displayed in the break out space at the Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Laminted face covering artwork

2021

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