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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 320 Borosilicate Sample Vial, Amber, 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 320 borosilicate glass protects light-sensitive samples.
Color: Amber
Volume: 4 ml
Size: 15 x 48 mm
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 3.7mL, Clear, High Recovery, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial Only, Sample, 3.7mL, Clear, High Recovery, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. 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. Vial only.
Andwin Scientific 10 ML PP STORAGE VIAL WITH SCR
The 10 ml conical vial features a self-standing design, graduations that allow precise sample measurement, and a large, etched writing surfacethat permits easy identification. This product also offers secure storage for the sample with the attached HDPE screw cap with a sealing ring. It comes in a pack of 2500 vials.
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).
Med Vet International Soda Lime 38 Lb Tub Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Soda Lime 38 Lb Tub Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Grainger Vial .14 oz. 4mL PK144
Clear Screw Thread Vial, 4mL, Available in Clear or Amber Borosilicate Glass. Available in Clear or Amber borosilicate glass. Vials resist chemicals and permeation of oxygen. Caps have a PTFE lining backed with polypropylene foam
Thomas Scientific Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 15 x 45mm 4mL (1 dram)
Clear Screw Thread Vial without cap 15 x 45mm 4mL (1 dram)
Alk Abello Us Serum Vial, Empty, 50 mL, 20x40 mm, 25/cs
Compliance made easy to verify the efficacy of aseptic technique. Terminally autoclaved and open top seal.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 8mL, Amber, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425
Vial Only, Sample, 8mL, Amber, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425. Amber sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100.
Chemglass Life Sciences 12mm x 32mm Clear Vial, 2ml, Graduated, Silver Aluminum Crimp Top
12mm x 32mm Clear Vial, 2ml, Graduated, Silver Aluminum Crimp Top. Chemglass has made it easier for you by providing convenient pre-packed vials. Every pack of 12mm Dia. x 32mm long crimp top vials comes complete with the corresponding stir bar already inside each vial. Crimp top closures & Septa are also supplied in separate bag. The components are packaged in clear trays with clear snap on lids. The trays fit easily into bench drawers for easy access and the packaging keeps products visible & particle free.