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
JG FINNERAN 1.5mL Amber Glass Flat Bottom Vials, 9x44mm, 100/case
1.5mL Amber Glass Flat Bottom Vials, 9x44mm, 100/case
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.
Bellco Glass, Inc. 5 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Pink Capture Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
5 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Pink Capture Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Sample, Pre-Cleaned, 20mL, Amber, 28x57mm, GPI 24-400, with PTFE Lined Screw Cap
Vial, Sample, Pre-Cleaned, 20mL, Amber, 28x57mm, GPI 24-400, with PTFE Lined Screw Cap. Clear and amber sample vials are pre-cleaned and certified for volatile organic analysis. Vials are fully assembled with green polypropylene closure and 0.125” PTFE silicone septa. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Certificate of analysis is included in each case. Packed 72 pieces per case.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread. With a 40% larger opening, these vials are specifically designed to work in robotic arm auto samplers. They also incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots, and silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Sample, Pre-Cleaned, 40mL, Amber, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400, with PTFE Lined Screw Cap
Vial, Sample, Pre-Cleaned, 40mL, Amber, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400, with PTFE Lined Screw Cap. Clear and amber sample vials are pre-cleaned and certified for volatile organic analysis. Vials are fully assembled with green polypropylene closure and 0.125” PTFE silicone septa. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Certificate of analysis is included in each case. Packed 72 pieces per case.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 20mL, Clear, 28x57mm, GPI 24-400
Vial Only, Sample, 20mL, Clear, 28x57mm, GPI 24-400. Clear sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100. Caps sold separately.
Anton Paar 12 ml glass vials (100 pcs)
Pack of 100 glass vials used with a sample changer (Anton Paar Xsample series) to automatically fill up to 12 mL of sample into your Anton Paar measuring instrument.Recommended Cap Standard Cap for 12 ml Vials NC9145272 or High Temperarure Cap for 12 ml Vials NC9035965
TELEDYNE CETAC TECHNOLOGIES 7ML POLY VIAL 13MMX82MM 1000/P
SAMPLE VIALS 7mL POLYPROPYLENE w/CAPS 13mm X 82mm (1000/KIT)
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread, High Recovery
Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread, High Recovery. With a 40% larger opening, this vial is specifically designed to work in robotic arm auto samplers. They also incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial.
Stellar Scientific 2.0ML POLYPROPYLENE STANDING M
2.0mL Polypropylene Standing Micro Tube With Molded Graduations And O-Ring Screw-Cap, RNase/DNase Free and STERILE, 1000/CS