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, 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, Micro Product, 5mL, GPI 20-400
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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 20mL, 28 x 57mm, 24-414 White Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 20mL, 28 x 57mm, 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, Micro Product, 1mL, GPI 13-425
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/Reaction Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or 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 8mL is a 2 dram.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 8mL, Amber, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425
Vial Only, Sample, 8mL, Amber, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425. Amber sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100.
Chemglass Life Sciences Complete Package, 0.2-0.5mL Microwave Vials, 8mm OD X 83mm Long
Complete Package, 0.2-0.5mL Microwave Vials, 8mm OD X 83mm Long. 0.2 - 0.5mL Glass Vials require the PEEK adapter collar to attach crimp seals and septa. These are not included. Perform microwave-heated reactions in glass vials secured by 20mm aluminum seals with 0.125-inch thick, blue PTFE / white silicone septa. Glass vials are made from heavy-wall, Type I, Class A borosilicate for its high resistance to both chemicals and thermal shock. Microwave reaction vials are designed to withstand pressures up to 300 PSI (20 bars). PTFE-coated stir bars are used to provide continuous stirring and even heating during reactions.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Loader, with (96) 8x30mm Vials
Our reaction block vial holder has the same footprint as standard 96-well plates and is compatible with 96-well automated work stations. The holder is made of polypropylene, holds 8x30mm OD borosilicate vials, and is reusable. Standard 8x12 alpha-numeric format: A-H, 1-12. Accepts standard SBS (7mm round diameter plug) cap mat; made with 100% premium silicone with PTFE spray coating, available in packs of 5, non- or pre-slit. An ideal solution for: High throughput screening, solubility screening, polymorph screening, powder dispensing, reaction screening, or biological Testing.Compatible with: Unchained Labs (Freeslate), CM2 and CM3 Chemspeed, Waters Acquity UPLC, Shimadzu Prominence, Agilent BenchCel.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Plastic, Limited Volume, 0.1mL, TPX, Snap Ring, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, Plastic, Limited Volume, 0.1mL, TPX, Snap Ring, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp. The neck finish of the Snap Ring vial allows the use of Chem Snap Caps or standard aluminum seals. The Snap Ring finish eliminates the need for crimping or decapping. Designed to work with robotic arm or other auto samplers. This vial also incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425. With a 40% larger opening, the Large Opening Vial is specifically designed to eliminate broken needles due to the increased target area. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with a graduated marking spot and silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Silanized, High Recovery, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Silanized, High Recovery, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only
Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only. 25 x 52mm with a tooled neck, Glass Only. Supplied in packs of 169 each. Pictured are the vials in Chemglass's six welled CG-1869-14 collection vial racks. Please note that the RACK IS NOT INCLUDED.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Silanized, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Silanized, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425. With a 40% larger opening, the Large Opening Vial is specifically designed to eliminate broken needles due to the increased target area. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 4mL, Amber, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial Only, Sample, 4mL, Amber, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. Amber sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100.
Chemglass Life Sciences Glass Shell Only: 4mm Bore, 15.2/30 Plug Size, 10 & 12mm OD Sidearms
Glass Shell Only: 4mm Bore, 15.2/30 Plug Size, 10 & 12mm OD Sidearms. Similar to CG-424 but with one arm of the stopcock being of a larger diameter. Larger arm facilitates construction of stronger apparatus such as separatory funnels and burets. Available complete with 1:5 taper PTFE plug or glass shell only. FOR REPLACEMENT PLUGS, SEE CG-424 LISTING