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
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
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.
TELEDYNE CETAC TECHNOLOGIES 15mL Polypropylene Vials, 17mm x 100mm (1000/kit)
15mL Polypropylene Vials, 17mm x 100mm (1000/kit)
BURKLE INC Sample insert, 0.03 oz. (1 ml), Novartos Uno
Novartos Uno sample inserts are precisely fitting, easily exchangeable sample inserts for the Novartos Uno pharmaceutical sampler. Different volumes can be selected and combined.
The blank insert (0.0 ml) can be used to prevent sampling at a specific point.
BURKLE INC Sample insert, 0.07 oz. (2 ml), Novartos Uno
Novartos Uno sample inserts are precisely fitting, easily exchangeable sample inserts for the Novartos Uno pharmaceutical sampler. Different volumes can be selected and combined.
The blank insert (0.0 ml) can be used to prevent sampling at a specific point.
BURKLE INC Sample insert, 0.14 oz. (4 ml), Novartos Uno
Novartos Uno sample inserts are precisely fitting, easily exchangeable sample inserts for the Novartos Uno pharmaceutical sampler. Different volumes can be selected and combined.
The blank insert (0.0 ml) can be used to prevent sampling at a specific point.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 50 ml, 30 mm diameter, 74 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: 30 mm
Height: 74 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 8 ml, 17 mm diameter, 56 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: 17 mm
Height: 56 mm
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.
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
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
Grainger Vial .14 oz. 4mL PK144
Clear Screw Thread Vial, 4mL, Available in Clear or Amber Borosilicate Glass. Available in Clear or Amber borosilicate glass. Vials resist chemicals and permeation of oxygen. Caps have a PTFE lining backed with polypropylene foam