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
Bellco Glass, Inc. Type 1 Class A Borosilicate Glass ideal for freeze drying or cryogenic storage. Tubular firing off constriction on the neck. Rigidly controller bottom to withstand pressure at low temperature. Tubular round bottom Length: 145mm Neck od: 8mm
Type 1 Class A Borosilicate Glass ideal for freeze drying or cryogenic storage. Tubular firing off constriction on the neck. Rigidly controller bottom to withstand pressure at low temperature. Tubular round bottom Length: 145mm Neck od: 8mm
Bellco Glass, Inc. Type 1 class a Borosilicate glass ideal for freeze drying or cryogenic storage. Tubular firing off constriction on the neck. Rigidly controller bottom to withstand pressure at low temperature. Tubular round bottom Length:145mm Neck od: 8mm
Type 1 class a Borosilicate glass ideal for freeze drying or cryogenic storage. Tubular firing off constriction on the neck. Rigidly controller bottom to withstand pressure at low temperature. Tubular round bottom Length:145mm Neck od: 8mm
Research Products International Corp Borosilicate Glass Shell Vials, 5ml Capacity, Natural Polyethylene Stopper, 1152 per Case
Manufactured from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Supplied with a polyethylene stopper having double sealing rings for a leak-proof seal.
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 Vial, High Recovery, 3.7mL, Clear, GPI 13-425, 15 x 45mm, Complete 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. Available complete with open-top caps or vials only.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack. 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. The 4mL is a 1 dram.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Micro Product, 3mL, GPI 20-400
Vial, Micro Product, 3mL, GPI 20-400. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A Borosilicate glass and come with an open-top cap with PTFE Silicone septa. Vials come with a fire glazed bottom to eliminate particulate unlike other micro vials with ground bottoms. These vials have a conical interior bottom that allows for maximum retrieval with a syringe or micropipette. Vials can be used for small-scale reactions, centrifugation and storage. Sold in cases of 12.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Epp Amber Wo Vials And Caps
Vial & Cap Kit Includes 100 EA 2ml, Screw Top, Amber Autosampler Vials with Write-On Patch and fill lines and 100 EA matching Screw Caps with Silicone Rubber / PTFE Pre-Slit Septa, bonded in the Blue Caps, MicroSolv Brand Easy Purchase Pack. 1/PK.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Epp Maxrec Vial Clr Prslt Cps
Vial & Cap Kit Includes 100 EA 1.8ml, Maximum Recovery, Screw Top, Clear Autosampler Vials and 100 EA matching Screw Caps with Tan Silicone Rubber / White PTFE, Pre-Slit Septa bonded in the Blue Caps. AQ Brand Easy Purchase Pack. 1/PK.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials Screw Amber Write On
Vials, Screw Top, Glass. Amber, 2ml, with Write-On Patch and fill lines, 9-425mm threads, 12x32mm outer dimensions. For use as an autosampler vial or storage bottle. MicroSolv Brand. 100/PK.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials Pp Screw 300Ul
Vials, Screw Top, Plastic. Clear, 300ul MicroVial, LCMS Compatible, 9-425mm threads, 12x32mm outer dimensions. For use as an autosampler vial. AQ Brand. 1000/CS.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials Rsa Clear Write On W/Fus
Vials, Snap Top, Glass. Clear / Clear Insert, 300ul with Write-On Patch and fill lines, Fused Insert™. An 11mm snap ring and 12x32mm outer dimensions. For use as an autosampler vial. RSA Brand. 100/PK.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vial Storage 20Ml Clear 20-40
Vials, Screw Top, Storage, Glass, Clear, 20ml, with 20-400mm Screw Threads. For use with For use as a Storage Vial. MicroSolv Brand. 100/PK.
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.