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
Bellco Glass, Inc. 2.0 mL SelfStanding Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread Hinged Cap with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
2.0 mL SelfStanding Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread Hinged Cap with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425
Vial Only, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425. 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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Sample Storage Set Poly-Seal Screw Cap Series, 8 dram, 25 x 95 mm
Threaded glass vials with Poly-seal caps and a cone shaped polyethylene liner. Each set includes a partitioned box, vials with caps, labels, reference chart, and an exterior card holder and card. Alpha-numerical indexing system allows quick identification and location of stored items. Tray: 10.5"(L) x 5.5"(W) x 4.5"(H).
Volume: 8 dram
Size: 25 x 95 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 320 Borosilicate Sample Vial, Amber, 2 ml, 12x 38 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: 2 ml
Size: 12x 38 mm
Perkin Elmer US LLC 4 mL Clear Glass Screw Top Waste and Wash Vial
Our vials are manufactured from Type I Borosilicate Glass, which meets all USP, JP, and EP Pharmacopeia requirements. The glass performs excellent at high temperatures and is chemical resistant to acidic, neutral and alkali solutions. All our vials are packed in a clean environment to ensure you receive contaminant free product every time.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 320 Borosilicate Sample Vial, Amber, 8 ml, 17 x 63 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: 8 ml
Size: 17 x 63 mm
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
Chemglass Life Sciences Kit, Clear 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and a PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined BONDED CLOSURE
Kit, Clear 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and a PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined BONDED CLOSURE. These convenience kits come with 100 vials with the closures attached. Packaged in convenient vial trays.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials, Push Top, Storage, Glass, Clear, 15ml. Economical, with ND22 tops. For use with Econo-Storage Push Top Caps. 100/PK.
These Vials are made with 3rd Hydrolytic Glass and quickly open and reseal due to the "Snap" design. These 15ml Vials have a total fill volume of 19.3ml with 48x26mm outer dimensions. Not made for Crimp Caps. Caps for these Vials, sold separately. These vials are not intended for Analytical Testing and should only be used for Storage. Low cost for budget minded laboratories.
Perkin Elmer US LLC 2 mL Clear Glass 9 mm Screw Top Vial, 100/pk
Our vials are manufactured from Type I Borosilicate Glass, which meets all USP, JP, and EP Pharmacopeia requirements. The glass performs excellent at high temperatures and is chemical resistant to acidic, neutral and alkali solutions. All our vials are packed in a clean environment to ensure you receive contaminant free product every time.
Trajan Scientific Biomedal Cap Crimp 20mm White PTFE/Trans Blue Silicone, 100 Pack
Cap Crimp 20mm 3.0mm White PTFE/Trans Blue Silicone Bimetal Magnetic With 8mm hole100 Pack
Andwin Scientific TRACECLEAN 20ML QA VIALS 72/CS
The TraceClean 20 mL Vials are constructed with Type I clear borosilicate glass. This product is ideal for use in various analyses and in specimen, extract, and standards storage. The vials are produced in a solvent-free facility to eliminate the ch
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Glass, High Recovery, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Glass, High Recovery, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp.