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Spatula Palette Knife
Spatula Palette Knife (Product Code: SLE/CH/221) is a palette-knife style spatula with a flexible blade and parallel sides, set in a wooden handle. The flexible blade bends slightly under pressure, so it can spread, fold and scrape material across a flat surface in a way a rigid scoop spatula cannot. It is used for working pastes and ointments, lifting crystals or precipitate from filter paper and mixing small quantities of powder on a tile. As part of lab equipment for colleges and schools, it is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Palette knife spatula |
| Blade | Flexible, with parallel sides |
| Handle | Wooden |
| Purpose | Spreading, mixing, scraping and lifting pastes, powders and crystals |
| Suitable for | Chemistry, pharmacy and biology teaching labs |
Typical Use
In pharmaceutics practicals, students use a palette knife to work an ointment base and powder together on a slab until the mixture is smooth, the classic technique of spatulation taught in pharmacy lab equipment sets. Chemistry students use it to lift crystals off a filter paper after recrystallisation, to scrape a dried precipitate together, or to fold two powders together on a tile before heating. Its thin, flexible edge also clears material from the curved inside of a mortar.
Hold the knife at a low angle and use the flat of the blade rather than the tip, so pressure is spread evenly and the blade keeps its shape. Wipe it clean straight after use and dry it fully. Since the handle is wood, avoid soaking the knife or leaving it in hot water, and do not use the blade to prise open lids, which can bend a flexible blade permanently.
Manufacturer
ScienceLab is the brand used by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which produces hand tools and apparatus for teaching laboratories at its base in Ambala, Haryana. Our company profile explains more about how we work.
Related Chemistry Lab Equipment
Tools and materials often used alongside a palette knife:
- Spatula, Chattaway — a rigid stainless option for measuring out small portions of solid.
- Spatula, Polypropylene — a non-metal choice for materials that should not touch metal.
- Pestle & Mortor, Unglazed — the knife helps recover powder from the bowl after grinding.
- Filter Paper — crystals and precipitates collected on it are lifted off with the flexible blade.
For the complete range, open Chemistry Lab Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a palette knife different from an ordinary lab spatula?
Its blade is flexible with parallel sides, so it spreads and scrapes across flat surfaces; ordinary spatulas are stiffer and mainly used to scoop and transfer solids.
What is the blade made of?
The blade material is not listed on this page. Please ask through the contact page if you need it confirmed, for example for use with reactive chemicals.
What length is the blade?
Dimensions are not listed here; we can confirm them with your quotation.
Can it be autoclaved or left to soak?
Not recommended, because the handle is wooden. Wipe the blade clean and dry it after each use.
Is it suitable for pharmacy practicals?
Yes. The flexible blade is well suited to mixing ointments and pastes on a slab.
Can you supply sets for a whole class or for export?
Yes. We supply institutions and distributors in India and international markets; include the product code SLE/CH/221 and your quantity when you enquire.
Request a Quote
Ask for a price on the Spatula Palette Knife through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart together with other spatulas for your practical kits.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
