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
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack. For 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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, High Recovery, 3.7mL, Clear, GPI 13-425, 15 x 45mm, Complete with Open-Top Cap And Septa
High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Available complete with open-top caps or vials only.
Chemglass Life Sciences 1mL Clear High Recovery Vial, V Bottom, Micro Product, Graduated, 13-425 Black Phenolic Open Top Cap and Red PTFE/Silicone Septa, 13mm OD x 41mm Height
Vial, Micro Product, 1mL, GPI 13-425. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A Borosilicate glass and come with an open-top cap with PTFE Silicone septa. Vials come with a fire glazed bottom to eliminate particulate unlike other micro vials with ground bottoms. These vials have a conical interior bottom that allows for maximum retrieval with a syringe or micropipette. Vials can be used for small-scale reactions, centrifugation and storage. Sold in cases of 12.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 40mL, 28 x 95mm, 24-414 White Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 40mL, 28 x 95mm, 24-414 White Solid Cap, Cell Pack. For 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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400
Vial Only, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Vial only.
Chemglass Life Sciences 5mL Clear High Recovery Vial, V Bottom, Micro Product, Graduated, 20-400 Black Phenolic Open Top Cap and Gray PTFE/Silicone Septa, 20mm OD x 60mm Height
Vial, Micro Product, 5mL, GPI 20-400. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A Borosilicate glass and come with an open-top cap with PTFE Silicone septa. Vials come with a fire glazed bottom to eliminate particulate unlike other micro vials with ground bottoms. These vials have a conical interior bottom that allows for maximum retrieval with a syringe or micropipette. Vials can be used for small-scale reactions, centrifugation and storage. Sold in cases of 12.
Cole-Parmer Headspace Vial, Amber Glass, 18 mm, Precision Thread Screw Neck, Round Bottom, 10 mL; 1000/pk
Type I Class 51 borosilicate glass provide excellent chemical resistance to various solutions. Vial design ensures full automation compatibility for headspace analyzers for both handling and needle positioning. Crimp and screw caps are available with various septum materials.
Thomas Scientific Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 17 x 60mm 8mL (2 dram)
Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 17 x 60mm 8mL (2 dram)
Thomas Scientific Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 15 x 45mm 4mL (1 dram)
Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 15 x 45mm 4mL (1 dram)
Thomas Scientific Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 25 x 95mm 30mL (8 dram
Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 25 x 95mm 30mL (8 dram
Thomas Scientific 60mL VOA Vial Clear Assembled with White Polypropylene 24-
60mL VOA Vial Clear Assembled with White Polypropylene 24-