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
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap, 3.0 ml
These vials are made from Wheaton-33 low extractable borosilicate glass and they safeguard against any change of product pH caused by alkali, which can be extracted from ordinary glass. Wheaton V-Vials are exceptionally sturdy vials with a conical interior bottom. Their special features insure maximum security and economy in handling, storing and shipping of costly micro and semi-micro samples.
V-Vials are ideal for Micro Mixing, Homogenization, Centrifugation, Concentration, Extraction, Derivatization, Radiosynthesis, Hybridization, Anaerobic Reactions, and Catalytic Hydrogenation.
All components can be autoclaved. They come packed 12 vials in a hinged lid storage box. Graduated; clear; screw cap has solid top and TFE-faced white (styrene butadiene) rubber liner.
Volume: 3.0 ml
HEPATOCHEM 8 ml (2 DRAM) quartz vial
8 ml (2 DRAM) quartz vials 17x60mm with 15-425 thread (cap with septum included)
Perkin Elmer US LLC 300 µL Clear Glass 9 mm Screw Top Vial with Fused Insert, 100/pk
300 µL Clear Glass 9 mm Screw Top Vial with Fused Insert, 100/pk
Biotech Solutions Inc 0.5ML FLT BTM VIAL 100/PK
Vials for 96-Well Multi-Tier Micro Plate System, 0.5mL, Glass, Flat Bottom
Ace Glass, Inc. 40mL (10 dram) clear EPA vials with 24-400 open top, black phenolic caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225310
40mL (10 dram) clear EPA vials with 24-400 open top, black phenolic caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225310
Ace Glass, Inc. 2 dram poly-seal vial, cs/1728, sp/144
2 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 0.5mL, Translucent, 500µL Polypropylene, Limited Volume, Snap Ring, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 0.5mL, 500¿L Polypropylene, Limited Volume, Snap Ring, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp.
Ace Glass, Inc. 4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
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