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 Complete, Sample, 19.2mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x57mm, GPI 22-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 19.2mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x57mm, GPI 22-400, 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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Kit, Amber 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and 0.040" Red PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined Closure
Kit, Amber 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and 0.040" Red PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined Closure. These convenience kits come with 100 vials with the closures attached. Packaged in convenient vial trays.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 40mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 95mm, 24-400 White Solid Cap, with Bonded Silicone/PTFE Liner
Storage Vial, 40mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 95mm, 24-400 White Solid Cap, TFE Septa. For storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa. The 8mL is a 2 dram.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 7.3mL, Clear, High Recovery, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 7.3mL, Clear, High Recovery, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425, 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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 20mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 57mm, 24-400 White Solid Cap, with Bonded Silicone/PTFE Liner
Storage Vial, 20mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 57mm, 24-400 White Solid Cap, TFE Septa. For storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa.
Chemglass Life Sciences Complete Package, 0.2-0.5mL Microwave Vials, 8mm OD X 83mm Long (0.2 - 0.5mL Glass Vials require the PEEK adapter collar to attach crimp seals and septa. This is not included or sold by Chemglass.)
Complete Package, 0.2-0.5mL Microwave Vials, 8mm OD X 83mm Long. 0.2 - 0.5mL Glass Vials require the PEEK adapter collar to attach crimp seals and septa. These are not included. 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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 33R Borosilicate Sample Vial, Clear, 2 ml, 12x 38 mm
Multi purpose glass sample vials specifically suited for research studies. These sample vials are economically priced and conveniently packaged in two shrink-wrapped packs of 100 vials. These vials come with lined caps and are packaged separately. The vials can be sterilized and stored at low temperatures. Wheaton-33R low extractable borosilicate glass protects against changes in pH.
Color: Clear
Volume: 2 ml
Size: 12x 38 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Glass Sample Bottle With Plastic Snap Cap, 16 ml
For collecting and exhibiting a wide variety of specimens in the lab or field. Caps snap over a special sealing ring to form an effective barrier to moisture, making these bottles especially suitable for hydroscopic materials.
Capacity: 16 ml
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap, 1.0 ml
These vials are made from Wheaton-33 low extractable borosilicate glass and they safeguard against any change of product pH caused by alkali, which can be extracted from ordinary glass. Wheaton V-Vials are exceptionally sturdy vials with a conical interior bottom. Their special features insure maximum security and economy in handling, storing and shipping of costly micro and semi-micro samples.
V-Vials are ideal for Micro Mixing, Homogenization, Centrifugation, Concentration, Extraction, Derivatization, Radiosynthesis, Hybridization, Anaerobic Reactions, and Catalytic Hydrogenation.
All components can be autoclaved. They come packed 12 vials in a hinged lid storage box. Graduated; clear; screw cap has solid top and TFE-faced white (styrene butadiene) rubber liner.
Volume: 1.0 ml
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Microwave Processor Tray
For processing of tissue samples in the microwave processor. Used to transfer processor bowls in and out of microwave processors. Made of durable microwave transparent polypropylene plastic.
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap, 5.0 ml
These vials are made from Wheaton-33 low extractable borosilicate glass and they safeguard against any change of product pH caused by alkali, which can be extracted from ordinary glass. Wheaton V-Vials are exceptionally sturdy vials with a conical interior bottom. Their special features insure maximum security and economy in handling, storing and shipping of costly micro and semi-micro samples.
V-Vials are ideal for Micro Mixing, Homogenization, Centrifugation, Concentration, Extraction, Derivatization, Radiosynthesis, Hybridization, Anaerobic Reactions, and Catalytic Hydrogenation.
All components can be autoclaved. They come packed 12 vials in a hinged lid storage box. Graduated; clear; screw cap has solid top and TFE-faced white (styrene butadiene) rubber liner.
Volume: 5.0 ml
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 33R Borosilicate Sample Vial, Clear, 8 ml, 17 x 63 mm
Multi purpose glass sample vials specifically suited for research studies. These sample vials are economically priced and conveniently packaged in two shrink-wrapped packs of 100 vials. These vials come with lined caps and are packaged separately. The vials can be sterilized and stored at low temperatures. Wheaton-33R low extractable borosilicate glass protects against changes in pH.
Color: Clear
Volume: 8 ml
Size: 17 x 63 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Microwave Vacuum Processor Kit
For processing of tissue samples in the microwave processor. Complete kit includes vacuum processor bowl, processor tray, vacuum processor tubing kit, and 74 cassette processing rack.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 33R Borosilicate Sample Vial, Clear, 4 ml, 15 x 48 mm
Multi purpose glass sample vials specifically suited for research studies. These sample vials are economically priced and conveniently packaged in two shrink-wrapped packs of 100 vials. These vials come with lined caps and are packaged separately. The vials can be sterilized and stored at low temperatures. Wheaton-33R low extractable borosilicate glass protects against changes in pH.
Color: Clear
Volume: 4 ml
Size: 15 x 48 mm