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 Kit, Clear 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and a PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined BONDED CLOSURE
Kit, Clear 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and a PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined BONDED CLOSURE. These convenience kits come with 100 vials with the closures attached. Packaged in convenient vial trays.
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC DAIK CRY ZEN VIAL 2MLX1920/CS
NC0558322 DAIK CRY ZEN VIAL 2MLX1920/CS
Environmental Sampling Supply Inc 40ML CLEAR OPEN-TOP/.5 ML
40ML CLEAR BOROSILICATE GLASS VIAL/24-414POLY OPENTOP CLOSURE/TEFLON SILICONE SEPTA 0.5ML HCL EPA CERTIFIED
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
Gerstel 10ML VIALS CLEAR 100/PK
10 mL clear vials for MPS (rounded bottom for transport), Package of 100 Requires magnetic crimp caps with septa (093640-061-00)
Ops Diagnostics 4 ml Polycarbonate Vials, No Caps (240/case)
4 ml Polycarbonate Vials, No Caps (240/case)
Scientific Specialties Service Inc 2ML AMBER VIAL W/TEFLON CAP
This item has a minimum qty of 2 per supplier requirements.
Electron Microscopy Sciences mPrep/s™ mPrep/s Kit Capsules Pack
mPrep/s capsules allow users to fix, dehydrate and embed specimens in a single vessel. They can be used in two ways. The first method is to entrap specimens in the bottom of the capsule using the removable, adjustable screen with the hand-held Insertion Tool (85010-03). The second method is to flex the screen open using the mPrep/s Workstation* (85010-06). With the screen opened, the user places a specimen in the screen and orients it to the desired position within the capsule. Once the screen closes on the specimen, it is held in place throughout fixation, embedding, and sectioning. No additional embedding molds are required, and the capsule itself easily fits in the microtome chuck.
The capsule is highly recommended for transmission and scanning electron microscopy, but can also be used for any sample preparation.
Includes: Storage box, 8 capsules, 12 screens, 8 blank label