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, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, 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.
BURKLE INC Sample insert, 0.07 oz. (2 ml), Novartos Uno
Novartos Uno sample inserts are precisely fitting, easily exchangeable sample inserts for the Novartos Uno pharmaceutical sampler. Different volumes can be selected and combined.
The blank insert (0.0 ml) can be used to prevent sampling at a specific point.
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.
Ace Glass, Inc. 2 dram poly-seal vial, cs/1728, sp/144
2 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 1 ml, 9 mm diameter, 32 mm height
Sample vials with a captive snap closure; flat bottom cylindrical vials with a friction-fit, flip-top closure which can not be lost. These vials are unbreakable and can withstand temperatures up to 90 degree C. The wall thickness is approx. 1 mm and these vials are ideal for use as a specimen container for the storage of small samples, or as embedding capsules.
Diameter: 9 mm
Height: 32 mm
Ace Glass, Inc. 1.5 dram poly-seal vial, cs/2304, sp/144
1.5 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention.
Neta Scientific Agilent Vial,snap,2ml,clr,WrtOn,100PK
This item is manufactured by Agilent
Agilent Vial, snap top, 2 mL, clear, write-on spot, 100/pk. Vial size: 12 x 32 mm (11 mm cap) - 2 ml Crimp/Snap Top Vials & Caps
UNSPSC Code 41121806
- 58
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. 4 dram poly-seal vial, cs/1152, sp/144
4 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention. Pack/144.
Ace Glass, Inc. 5ML 14/10 VIAL 5ML 14/10 VIAL
5mL microscale, thin-wall reaction vial with 14/10 outer joint externally threaded at the opening to allow an o-ring-cap-seal ground glass connection. This thin-walled vial has better heat transfer for the more demanding research project. Supplied with one threaded cap with a hole, one PTFE-faced silicone rubber septum, and one o-ring.
Ace Glass, Inc. 4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982