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
Alkali Scientific CellPro™ 50mL Flip Top Vial/Digestion Tube, 32×90mm, Self-Standing, Sterile, 500/case
These new flat bottomed vials are made of natural polypropylene. They feature a one-piece design that includes an integral hinged cap and can be used in digestion equipment / protocols. Tubes are supplied in sterile use-packs of 25 pieces, 500 per case. • Self-standing, flat bottom• Attached caps• Molded graduations• Sterile bags of 25 – 500 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.
Analytical Sales & Services 20ml Amber Scintillation Vial, 27x57mm; Vial Only 4-40
Advanatage 20mL Amber Scintillation Vial, 27x57mm; Vial Only (24-400)
Chemglass Life Sciences 5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Minum-Ware, Graduated to 4mL
5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Minum-Ware, Graduated to 4mL. Heavy wall vial has an internal conical bottom for optimum sample retrieval and flat base which provides added mechanical strength and bench stability. Vials are graduated at the intervals listed. 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).
Chemglass Life Sciences 3mL Conical Reaction Vial, Minum-Ware, Graduated to 2mL
3mL Conical Reaction Vial, Minum-Ware, Graduated to 2mL. Heavy wall vial has an internal conical bottom for optimum sample retrieval and flat base which provides added mechanical strength and bench stability. Vials are graduated at the intervals listed. 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).
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, 4.0mL, Amber, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial, 4.0mL, Amber, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. This vial is designed to work in Shimadzu and Waters WISP™ 48 position auto samplers. Amber borosilicate. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots.
Glass Vials 2 Dram Clear 17x60 screw thread Vial w/15-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 8ml. 144/case
2 Dram Clear 17x60 screw thread Vial w/15-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 8ml. 144/case
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.
Ace Glass, Inc. 2mL metal cap vial foil lined cap, cs/288
2mL sample vials fabricated from Wheaton-30 extractable glass. Include metal foil-lined caps. Vials reduce sample-to-surface contact when used as a micro package, and are economical when used as scintillation vials. Case/288.
Gilson Company Inc 20ML CLEAR VIAL W/CAP QTY 12
Vials, Sample; Gilson; Clear glass; With screw top; 20mL
Chemglass Life Sciences 28 x 95 Vials, Amber, 40mL Capacity, 24-400 Thread with PTFE Lined Solid PTFE Caps, Sold in a LAB-PAC of 144pcs
28 x 95 Vials, Amber, 40mL Capacity, 24-400 Thread with Solid PTFE Caps, Sold In A LAB-PAC of 144 pcs. Amber sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS of 144 pieces. Made from Type I borosilicated glass. Full height partitions minimize breakage. Solid PTFE lined caps. Open top caps with septa are available under part number CG-4910.