Sample Vials
Tubes and vials for general collection, storage, and transportation of samples; available in a variety of colors, sizes, volume capacities, and material compositions; may be sterile, non-sterile, and/or autoclavable; may include caps.
The term “vial” is somewhat undefined and is usually described as a small, cylindrical, and flat-bottomed container used to hold liquids. Most sample vials are made of plastic or glass, and include a separate or attached lid or closure. Sample vials are categorized by material and also by their size or specific purpose.
Glass sample vials are categorized by the type of glass used to make them.
- Type I, Class A glass sample vials are made from low-expansion borosilicate glass
- Type I, Class B glass sample vials are made from an alumino-borosilicate glass
- Type II are made from soda-lime glass
Plastic sample vials may be made from a variety of resins, including:
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Glass sample vials may be clear or amber-colored (to protect the contents from ultraviolet light). Plastic sample vials are available in a range of colors, including amber, natural, and clear resins.
Sample vials may have different types of closures, depending on their use and the material being stored.
- Screw caps
- For both glass and plastic sample vials
- May be closed or open
- Typically made from polypropylene or phenolic resin (with a variety of closure liners, including PE foam, PTFE, cork, tin, etc.)
- Flip-top
- Caps for plastic sample vials may be attached by a tether to the vial itself
- Also called “captive” closures
- Snap caps (external): Both glass and plastic sample vials
- Plug caps (internal): Both glass and plastic sample vials
Glass Vials 2 Dram Clear 17x60 screw thread Vial w/15-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 8ml. 144/case
2 Dram Clear 17x60 screw thread Vial w/15-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 8ml. 144/case
Savillex Corporation 30 mL Standard Vial, Rounded Interior
Flat surface on bottom of vial ideal for hot plate heating . Round interior allows for easy removal of contents. Service temperature range of PFA is ‑328°F to 500°F (‑200°C to 260°C).
Chemglass Life Sciences 5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Minum-Ware, Graduated to 4mL
5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Minum-Ware, Graduated to 4mL. Heavy wall vial has an internal conical bottom for optimum sample retrieval and flat base which provides added mechanical strength and bench stability. Vials are graduated at the intervals listed. With 14/10 threaded outer joint. Supplied complete with open-top screw cap (MW-102-33), PTFE faced septa (MW-104-33) and Viton O-ring (MW-100-08).
Elemental Scientific Inc 15ML VIAL W/SCREW CAP CONICAL
15mL Polypropylene tube wtih screw cap, conical (16mm OD) (Qty 50)
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 100 mL, 20 mm clear glass with silver cap - 25/pack
ALK Sterile Empty Vials (SEV) feature Type 1 glass USP borosilicate, and a latex free stopper. ALK SEVs are produced at a cGMP FDA Manufacturer and USP tested for sterility and endotoxins. Certificate of Analysis available for all production lots and vials are aseptically assembled in an ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.
VEOLIA WTS 30-ML POLYSULF- 10 VL/PK
One pack containing 10 precleaned 30 ml polysulfone vials. Caps and septa must be ordered separately as HMI 90224-01.
Chemglass Life Sciences Chemglass 4 mL (1 Dram) Sample Vial, 15 mm OD x 45 mm, 13-425 Thread, PTFE-Lined Black Cap, Lab-Pac (144)
Chemglass 4 mL (1 dram) clear sample vial made from Type 1 borosilicate glass, supplied with PTFE-lined solid PTFE black caps in lab-pack quantities. Designed for sample storage and autosampler use, it offers chemical resistance and dimensional consistency.
- Type 1 borosilicate glass construction for chemical resistance.
- 4 mL (1 dram) capacity suitable for small-volume samples.
- 15 mm external diameter and 45 mm height for autosampler compatibility.
- 13-425 thread size fits standard screw caps.
- Includes PTFE-lined solid PTFE black caps for leak resistance and chemical inertness.
- Packaged in a lab-pac of 144 vials for bulk use.
Metrohm USA 6ML VIAL 1000/PK
Sample glass, 6 mL, 1,000 pcs. Height (mm) 38, Volume (ml) 6, Outer Diameter (mm) 22, Weight 9.99
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 4mL, Complete, Clear, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 4mL, Complete, Clear, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa. The 4mL is a 1 dram.
HEPATOCHEM 20 ml quartz vial
20 ml quartz vials 28x61mm with 24-400 thread (cap with septum included)