Alginate Impression Material — 1 lb Canister
Alginate Impression Material — 1 lb Canister
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Two 1 lb canisters ship together, and the appointment that most often follows an impression is the one that uses the high-volume evacuator tip, 1,000 to a case — the impression is rinsed and disinfected before it leaves the operatory, and the suction that keeps the field clear during the seat is consumed in the same appointment.
What does one canister cost inside the 2-pack?
The 2-pack is $49.98 for two 1 lb canisters, so one canister is $24.99: 49.98 divided by two. Per-canister is the figure a supply budget needs, because the canister is the unit that goes on the mixing bench and it is the unit that gets resealed at the end of the day. The 2-pack price is the price on this listing; the single-canister figure is arithmetic performed on it, not a separate price schedule, and it does not change with the tray size or the number of impressions taken.
| Element | Figure |
|---|---|
| Canister format | 1 lb of impression powder |
| Pack | 2 canisters |
| Mix | Smooth and creamy, minimal dust |
| Set behaviour | Fast setting, chairside tray work |
| Cases cited | Study models, dentures, guards, orthodontic records |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry; reseal after each mix |
| Pack SKU | CLI-ALG-1LB-2PK |
| 2-pack price | $49.98, about $24.99 a canister |
Which impression cases belong in alginate, and which do not?
Alginate is a hydrocolloid, so it is chosen for records rather than for precision: study models, denture and partial workflows, night guards and sports guards, orthodontic records, and the opposing arch cast that supports a lab prescription. What belongs in a different material is the case where a die has to hold a margin to the micron — a hydrocolloid impression gives up water and changes dimension as it sits, which is exactly what an elastomer is bought to avoid. Deciding this before the tray is loaded saves a remake, and a remake costs far more than the canister.
How many canisters should one operatory hold?
Two: the canister in service and one sealed behind it. A 1 lb canister is a working quantity for an operatory that mixes impressions several times a week, and the failure mode that costs an impression is running out mid-appointment rather than running short at the end of the month. Keep the sealed canister in a closed drawer rather than on an open shelf, reseal the open one immediately after each mix, and replace the pair when the second canister is opened instead of waiting for the last scoop.
Impressions taken in a week decide the canister order; the operatory supply planner is where that count is kept. Case paper — impression record, lab dispatch note — prints from impression and lab case log templates, alongside the generator for the trays the impression came off. Laboratories buying by the shelf are quoted through wholesale ordering. How your own practice handles a seated impression is a question for the compliance desk.
The establishment record behind this canister carries MDEL #35334, held by CliniEco Medical, and lot information travels with the canister.
Alginate impression powder in a 1 lb canister, for study models, denture workflows, night guards, sports guards and orthodontic records. The powder mixes to a smooth, creamy consistency that captures detail around teeth and soft tissue without dragging on set.
A 1 lb canister suits a working operatory that mixes impressions several times a week. Sealed against humidity, it keeps the set time consistent from the first scoop to the last.
Who it is for
- General dental practices and hygiene bays
- Denture clinics and prosthetics laboratories
- Orthodontic practices taking records
- Dental assisting and hygiene teaching programs
Specifications
| Format | 1 lb canister of impression powder |
| Mixing | Smooth, creamy, minimal dust |
| Set | Fast setting, suitable for chairside tray impressions |
| Use | Study models, dentures, guards, orthodontic records |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry; reseal after each use |
Ordering and compliance notes
Impressions must be disinfected or rinsed according to your provincial infection prevention protocol before they leave the operatory — our dental lab disinfection article covers the steps that most often damage the impression.
Related reading
- Dental lab disinfection: cleaning impressions without damage
- Denture clinic supplies: impressions and prosthetic workflow
- Supplies for dental clinics
Buying for a clinic, lab or care home? Order the case size online, or request a B2B quote for volume pricing, standing orders and purchase-order terms at CliniEco bulk quote.