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 Vial, 4.0mL, Clear, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial, 4.0mL, Clear, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. This vial is designed to work in Shimadzu and Waters WISP™ 48 position auto samplers. Clear. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots.
Biotage M/W VIAL SET 2-5 ML 500/CS
Vial, Microwave; Biotage; Includes cap with septa and stir-bar; 2-5mL; Jumbo; 500/case
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Microwave Vacuum Processor Kit
For processing of tissue samples in the microwave processor. Complete kit includes vacuum processor bowl, processor tray, vacuum processor tubing kit, and 74 cassette processing rack.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 2.5 ml, 12 mm diameter, 40 mm height
Sample vials with a captive snap closure; flat bottom cylindrical vials with a friction-fit, flip-top closure which can not be lost. These vials are unbreakable and can withstand temperatures up to 90 degree C. The wall thickness is approx. 1 mm and these vials are ideal for use as a specimen container for the storage of small samples, or as embedding capsules.
Diameter: 12 mm
Height: 40 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Transport Tube Sample White caps, 5 ml, Sterile
Transport Vials - Ideal for sample collection and storage. Made from virgin polypropylene, they are available in three sizes, and come either sterile or non-sterile. Graduations provide convenient and accurate references. Supplied with blue cap that has a molded-in sealing ring for a leak-proof fit.
Volume: 5 ml
Sterile: Sterile
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 320 Borosilicate Sample Vial, Amber, 1.5 ml, 12x 35 mm
Multi purpose glass sample vials specifically suited for research studies. These sample vials are economically priced and conveniently packaged in two shrink-wrapped packs of 100 vials. These vials come with lined caps and are packaged separately. The vials can be sterilized and stored at low temperatures. Wheaton 320 borosilicate glass protects light-sensitive samples.
Color: Amber
Volume: 1.5 ml
Size: 12x 35 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Glass Sample Bottle With Plastic Snap Cap, 16 ml
For collecting and exhibiting a wide variety of specimens in the lab or field. Caps snap over a special sealing ring to form an effective barrier to moisture, making these bottles especially suitable for hydroscopic materials.
Capacity: 16 ml
CEM Corporation 10 mL Pressure Vessels, Pyrex
10 mL pressure rated vessels, pack of 100. The 10 mL pressure vessels have a working volume of 0.2-7.0 mL for synthesis applications, in the Discover SP, and 1.0-4.0 mL for digestion applications, in the Discover SP-D Clinical, and are rated up to 600 psi.
Andwin Scientific 50 ml PP storage vial with screw cap, sterilized, 20 bags of 25 (500)
50 ml PP storage vial with screw cap, sterilized, 20 bags of 25 (500)