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
Qorpak™ Amber Borosilicate Sample Vials with Green Polypropylene Hole Cap and PTFE/Silicone Septa
Offer protection from harmful light and UV rays for light sensitive products. Qorpak™ Amber Borosilicate Sample Vials with Green Polypropylene Hole Cap and PTFE/Silicone Septa are ideal for general purpose.
Fisherbrand™ 51 Expansion Short Style Glass Shell Vials without Closures
Fisherbrand™ 51 Expansion Short Style Glass Shell Vials without Closures are ideal for storing dry products. Manufactured from 51 expansion borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class B requirements. Plain top design, supplied in lab pack quantities.
Fisherbrand™ Class A Clear Glass Threaded Vials with Caps, PTFE-faced White 14B Rubber Liner
Class A Clear Glass Threaded Vials with Caps, PTFE-faced White 14B Rubber Liner are general-purpose vials made from Type I, Class A borosilicate glass conforming to ASTM E438 requirements. Caps are attached to maintain cleanliness. PTFE-faced liner suits organic samples.
Fisherbrand™ Polypropylene Sample Vials with Hinged Cap
High-density polypropylene vials
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Tooled Neck N-51A Borosilicate Glass Vials with Unattached Polyethylene Closure
KIMBLE™ Tooled Neck N-51A Borosilicate Glass Vials with Unattached Polyethylene Closure are ideal for packaging drug products. Tooled necks ensure accurate fit with PE closures. USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class B borosilicate glass.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Sample Vials Screw Thread KG-33 Borosilicate Glass
KIMBLE™ Sample Vials Screw Thread KG-33 Borosilicate Glass are clear, free-standing vials with a cylindrical body and flat bottom. Made from 33 expansion borosilicate glass meeting USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements. Includes unattached black phenolic closure with rubber liner.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Shorty Vials™ Glass Sample Vials in Lab File™: with Caps
WHEATON™ Shorty Vials™ Glass Sample Vials in Lab File™: with Caps are clear borosilicate glass vials with solid top caps attached, supplied in convenient Lab File partitioned trays. Low-profile design offers greater stability and less dead volume. Autoclavable.
Qorpak™ Clear Borosilicate Sample Vials with Green Caps
With very high resistance to heat shock and chemical leaching
Fisherbrand™ Class B Amber Glass Threaded Vials
Fisherbrand™ Class B Amber Glass Threaded Vials are general-purpose vials designed to protect light-sensitive materials. Made from Type I borosilicate amber glass, they are autoclavable and supplied with black screw-top caps and white rubber liners.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Attached Closures
KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Attached Closures are manufactured from 33 expansion borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class A requirements. Supplied with open-top white polypropylene closures and PTFE-faced silicone liners.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Attached PTFE-Faced/White Rubber Lined Caps
KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Attached PTFE-Faced/White Rubber Lined Caps are manufactured from 33 expansion, low extractable borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class A. Packaged in corrugated trays with partitions.
Qorpak™ Clear Borosilicate Sample Vials with Green Caps, Thread Size: 13-425
With very high resistance to heat shock and chemical leaching
Fisherbrand™ 51 Expansion Glass Shell Vials with Plug Style Closures
Fisherbrand™ 51 Expansion Glass Shell Vials with Plug Style Closures are straight-sided TITESEAL vials ideal for storing dry contents. Made from 51 expansion borosilicate glass meeting USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class B requirements, with open-bottom plug style plastic closures.
Thermo Scientific™ National Silanized Sample Vials
Thermo Scientific™ National Silanized Sample Vials are constructed of superior quality borosilicate clear or amber glass.
Qorpak™ Clear Borosilicate Sample Vials with Green Caps, Thread Size: 18-400
With very high resistance to heat shock and chemical leaching