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 Vial, 0.3mL, Amber with Fused Insert, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 0.3mL, Amber with Fused Insert, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp.
Chemglass Life Sciences 3mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware
3mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware. Vials are thin walled allowing more efficient heat transfer. Conical bottoms are designed for optimum sample retrieval. With 14/10 threaded outer joint. Supplied complete with open-top screw cap (MW-102-33), PTFE faced septa (MW-104-33) and Viton O-ring (MW-100-08).
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials, Push Top, Storage, Glass, Clear, 15ml. Economical, with ND22 tops. For use with Econo-Storage Push Top Caps. 100/PK.
These Vials are made with 3rd Hydrolytic Glass and quickly open and reseal due to the "Snap" design. These 15ml Vials have a total fill volume of 19.3ml with 48x26mm outer dimensions. Not made for Crimp Caps. Caps for these Vials, sold separately. These vials are not intended for Analytical Testing and should only be used for Storage. Low cost for budget minded laboratories.
PROANALYTICS LLC GLASS VIAL CLR SCREW TOP 10ML
Securecell:Numera:Consumables:10ml AutosSampler Vial 94176810ml ND18 Glass Vial (clear), Screw Top, 46 x 22.5mm, Rounded Bottom, 100 Pack
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 0.5 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. 12x35mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 0.5 Dram
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
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Complete with open-top caps.
Neta Scientific Agilent Vial,HiRec,screw,1.5ml,clr,100PK
This item is manufactured by Agilent
Agilent Vial, high recovery, screw top, clear, 1.5 mL with 30 uL reservoir, 100/pk. Vial size: 12 x 32 mm (12 mm cap) - High Recovery Vials & Inserts
UNSPSC Code 41121806
- 58
Ace Glass, Inc. 40mL (10 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 24-400autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 28x98mm, cs/72, Wheaton 224840
40mL (10 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 24-400autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 28x98mm, cs/72, Wheaton 224840
Neta Scientific Agilent Diffusion caps for 4ml vials, 12/PK
This item is manufactured by Agilent
Agilent Cap insert, for diffusion caps, for 4 mL vials, 12/pk - Repair Parts
UNSPSC Code 41121806
- 58
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.
Analytical Sales & Services 2.0mL Clear Glass Flat Bottom Vials in Vial Loader
This item has a minimum order quantity of 3 per supplier requirements. 2ML CLEAR GLASS FLAT BOTTOM VI
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 5.0 mL, 20 mm clear glass with blue 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.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences WHEATONR amber sample vial
Amber Sample Vials in Lab file (With Caps Attached). Attached caps help maintain cleanliness. Supplied in partitioned trays to provide an easy way to store empty vials or to inventory samples.Amber vials are manufactured from Wheaton 320 glass that conforms to USP Type I requirements to protect light-sensitive samples. Screw caps are attached to vials. It is suggested to use rubber lined caps for aqueous samples and PTfE faced rubber lined caps for organic samples. Vials and caps are autoclavable. 2 mL vials fit the M-T Vial file 228778. 4 mL vials fit the M-T Vial file 228780.