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 Chemglass High Recovery Vial, 3.7 mL, Clear Borosilicate, GPI 13-425, 15 x 45 mm, With Open-Top Cap and PTFE-Silicone Septa
Chemglass high recovery vials (3.7 mL) are clear, Type 1 borosilicate autosampler vials engineered with a conical bottom to minimize sample loss. They are compatible with GPI 13-425 threaded closures and are supplied with an open-top cap and PTFE-silicone septa, making them suitable for analytical workflows such as HPLC and GC.
- Maximizes sample recovery with conical bottom design.
- Type 1 borosilicate glass provides chemical resistance and thermal stability.
- 3.7 mL nominal capacity with a compact 15 x 45 mm footprint.
- Compatible with GPI 13-425 threaded caps for standard autosampler fittings.
- Supplied with open-top cap and PTFE-silicone septa for reliable sealing.
- Clear glass allows easy visual inspection of samples.
Med Vet International Soda Lime 38 Lb Tub Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Soda Lime 38 Lb Tub Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Chemglass Life Sciences Complete Package, 10-20mL Microwave Vials, 28mm OD X 83mm Long
Complete Package, 10-20mL Microwave Vials, 28mm OD X 83mm Long. 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 microwave vials come complete with vials, septa and stir bars packed for convenience, cleanliness and protection in white corrugated cartons with removable trays of ten vials each. For crimper and decapper tools see CG-4930.PLEASE NOTE: Stir bars and aluminum seals are supplied but are not assembled.CG-4920-02 Complete Package To Include:100ea 10mL Vials, 100ea 20mm Aluminum Seals with PTFE Faced Silicone Septa and 12ea 6mm Diameter X 15mm Long Egg Shaped PTFE Stir Bars
Gilson Company Inc 40ML CLEAR VIAL W/CAP QTY 12
Vials, Sample; Gilson; Clear glass; With screw top; 40mL
Gilson Company Inc 20ML AMBER VIAL W/CAP QTY 12
Vials, Sample; Gilson; Amber glass; With screw top; 20mL
Gilson Company Inc 60ML CLEAR VIAL W/CAP QTY 12
Vials, Sample; Gilson; Clear glass; With screw top; 60mL
Shields Dina Corporation VIALS W/PUNCHED HOLES 144/CS
5 Dram Snap-cap Vials W/5 Punched Holes, 144/cs
Thomas Scientific Clear Screw Thread Vial with PTFE Lined Polypropylene Cap 2
Clear Screw Thread Vial with PTFE Lined Polypropylene Cap 2