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
DWK Life Sciences Wheaton™ NextGen™ V Vial™, Amber, Screw Cap, No Closure
The vials are made from USP Type I amber borosilicate glass to protect light‐sensitive samples. A conical interior maximizes sample recovery, while low‐particulate packaging helps reduce contamination. Ideal for small‐volume reactions, centrifugation, storage, and transport.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Amber Screw Thread Vials with Attached Caps, 0.12 in. Silicone Septa
KIMBLE™ Amber Screw Thread Vials with Attached Caps, 0.12 in. Silicone Septa feature open top white polypropylene closures with PTFE-faced silicone septa. Manufactured from amber 51 expansion borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I requirements.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Unattached Black Phenolic Caps and White Rubber Liners
KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Unattached Black Phenolic Caps and White Rubber Liners are manufactured from 33 expansion, low extractable borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class A requirements.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Amber Screw Thread Vials with Attached Caps, 0.06in. Silicone Septa
KIMBLE™ Amber Screw Thread Vials with Attached Caps, 0.06in. Silicone Septa feature PTFE-faced silicone septa closures and are manufactured from 51 expansion borosilicate amber glass conforming to USP Type I requirements, ideal for reliable sample storage.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ HDPE Sampule™
WHEATON™ HDPE Sampule™ vials are an economical alternative to standard scintillation vials. Made from high density polyethylene, they are ideal for scintillation counting and feature a white polypropylene cap that resists leaking and solvent degradation.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ 16mL Tooled Neck N-51A Borosilicate Glass Vials with Unattached Polyethylene Closure
KIMBLE™ 16mL Tooled Neck N-51A Borosilicate Glass Vials with Unattached Polyethylene Closure are OPTICLEAR™ vials ideal for packaging drug products. Necks are tooled for an accurate fit with polyethylene closures. Manufactured from USP Type I borosilicate glass.
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KIMBLE™ Clear Sample Vial
Clear sample vial without a closure included.
KIMBLE™ Clear Glass Serum Vial Without Closure
Serum vial with special blowback design for ease of use with lyophillization stoppers.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Glass Screw-Thread Sample Vials without Closure
KIMBLE™ Glass Screw-Thread Sample Vials without Closure are manufactured from KG-33 borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438 requirements. Cylindrical shape provides solid balance; flat bottom enables free-standing use. Closures not included.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ KONTES™ Screw Thread Vials
KIMBLE™ KONTES™ Screw Thread Vials are made from KIMAX™ KG-33 borosilicate glass, offering a low coefficient of expansion and high chemical resistance. Features a screw thread finish, solid top closure, cylindrical shape, and flat bottom for free-standing use.
Wheaton™ Type 1 Diagnostic Amber Glass Vials
Provides excellent clarity and dimensional consistency from vial to vial due to tubular design. Wheaton™ Type 1 Diagnostic Amber Glass Vials are manufactured using Type 1 neutral glass that conforms to USP Type 1 requirements for light transmission to protect light-sensitive products.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Accuform™ SSR™ Standard Glass Vials
KIMBLE™ Accuform™ SSR™ Standard Glass Vials offer dependable storage, retrieval, and analysis of liquid and powder samples. Borosilicate glass construction, smooth conical interiors, and less than 10μL dead space ensure reliable sample recovery.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Uni-Dose Vials
WHEATON™ Glass Uni-Dose Vials are manufactured from WHEATON™ 900 soda-lime amber glass conforming to USP Type III requirements. Featuring a 28.5mm mouth OD for oral dosing, a large labeling surface, and compatibility with WHEATON™ tamper evident safety caps.
Thermo Scientific™ Flip-Top Containers for Light-Sensitive Samples, 1.52 oz. Amber
Thermo Scientific™ Flip-Top Containers for Light-Sensitive Samples are constructed of polypropylene.
Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ AQUAfast 24mm Round Vials for Colorimeters and Spectrophotometers
Use Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ AQUAfast 24mm Round Vials with a variety of Orion™ colorimeters and spectrophotometers, each package contains 12 vials