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
Thomas Scientific Clear Screw Thread Vial with F217 (Foam) Lined Polypropylene
Clear Screw Thread Vial with F217 (Foam) Lined Polypropylene
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC VIAL EZ-FILL VB 8ML ISO 8362-1
NC2157659 VIAL EZ-FILL VB 8ML ISO 8362-1
Ops Diagnostics 4 ml Polycarbonate Vials, No Caps (240/case)
4 ml Polycarbonate Vials, No Caps (240/case)
Med Vet International FLA CMB/CLRD FLA CMBS/72 PK.
72 Jorvets disposable flea comb comes in 4 different colors and are double sided with one side coarse and the other fine This flea comb is great for giving to customers
Andwin Scientific CLEAR GLASS SHELL VIAL 100/PK
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Vials; Shell: Wheaton 15x45mm Shell Vials: 4.0mL Clear Glass, 15mm Cap Size, 15x45mm (Dia.xHgt), 100/pk
Andwin Scientific SHELL VIAL 1 DRAM 144/PK
These vials are optically clear with straight-sides. Made from Type1, N-51A borosilicate glass. Fixation, dehydration, and infiltration procedures can be done in the same vial. The larger size vials can be used as an embedding media mixture container or for sample storage. The vials come with polyethylene open bottom snap-caps, Titeseal, which are packed separately. Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Vials; Shell: Clear Glass, Plain Top: 1 dr. (3.7ml) Capacity, 15 OD mm, 45 Hgt mm, 144/pk
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 4 Dram
These vials are optically clear with straight-sides. Made from Type1, N-51A borosilicate glass. Fixation, dehydration, and infiltration procedures can be done in the same vial. The larger size vials can be used as an embedding media mixture container or for sample storage. The vials come with polyethylene open bottom snap-caps, Titeseal, which are packed separately. Except the 4-dram size vial which comes without a closure. We recommend the use of our cork stoppers. Use cork stopper (# 72628-50), 21x70mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 4 Dram
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread. With a 40% larger opening, these vials are specifically designed to work in robotic arm auto samplers. They also incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots, and silanized.