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 Amber 20mL Graduated Vials with Marking Spot, 28mm OD x 57mm Height, 24-400 Thread Size, with Urea Green Thermoset Solid Caps with F217 Foam Backed PTFE Liner, LAB-PAC
Amber 20mL Graduated Vials with Marking Spot, 28mm OD x 57mm Height, 24-400 Thread Size, with Urea Green Thermoset Solid Caps with F217 Foam Backed PTFE Liner, LAB-PAC. Graduated vials with marking spot, 1mL subdivisions from 5mL to 15mL on 20mL vials and 5mL to 30mL on 40mL vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS of 144. Vials are made from 33 expansion borosilicate glass which conforms to ASTM E-438 Type 1-Class A, USP Type 1 and ISO 3585. The high resistance to thermal shock along with its maximum chemical resistance makes this the glass of choice for vials along with most all laboratory glassware. Packaging has full height partitions to minimize breakage. Vials supplied with Urea green thermoset solid caps with F217 foam backed PTFE liner. Available in clear or amber.
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
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC VIAL CRP 0100 FC 19.95 ABB SL
NC2338324 VIAL CRP 0100 FC 19.95 ABB SL
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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 0.75mL, TPX, Limited Volume, Large Opening, Screw Thread, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 0.75mL, TPX, Limited Volume, Large Opening, Screw Thread, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425. Plastic limited volume large opening screw thread vial.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Tooled Neck Vials, 5 Dram
These vials are made from Type 1, Class B borosilicate glass. Their tooled necks ensure accurate fit with "snap-in" closures. They are ideal for storage of specimens and sample blocks. Comes with a closed bottom, two-piece closure.
Volume: 5 Dram
Gilson Company Inc 20ML AMBER VIAL W/CAP QTY 12
Vials, Sample; Gilson; Amber glass; With screw top; 20mL
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 10 mL, 20 mm clear glass with red cap - 25/pack
ALK Sterile Empty Vials (SEV) feature Type 1 glass USP borosilicate, and a latex free stopper. ALK SEVs are produced at a cGMP FDA Manufacturer and USP tested for sterility and endotoxins. Certificate of Analysis available for all production lots and vials are aseptically assembled in an ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.
