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 Silanized Glass Vials with PTFE/Silicone Lined Solid Closure, Pre assembled, Flat Bottom, White Writing Area with Graduations, Sterile, 100/Pk, 2mL (12mm), 8 425 Screw Thread, Clear
Save time and reduce waste costs during quantitative analysis or material storage with Alkali Scientific™ Silanized Glass Vials. These vials undergo a vapor phase deposition silanization process, ensuring surface deactivation to preserve the integrity of sensitive materials or extracts. By eliminating active sites on borosilicate glass surfaces, silanization and siliconization enhance sample stability and recovery. Silanized for efficiency – Minimizes waste costs and saves time during analysis and storage. Enhanced surface modification – The silylating agent reacts with active groups on the glass surface, reducing reactivity and preventing materials from adhering. Maximizes analyte recovery – Ideal for trace analysis by inhibiting sample loss due to surface interaction.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp. The 40% larger opening prevents broken needles due to the increased target area. The neck finish allows for the use of the patented Poly Crimp™ seals or standard aluminum seals. This vial is designed to work auto samples incorporating a robotic arm as well as other auto samplers. Clear. The vial incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck. Available with or without graduated marking spots.
MEDILUMINE INC MediLumine Inc. Vascupaint™ clear kit with one bottle of clear silicone (200 ml), one bottle of diluent (200 ml), and one bottle of catalyst (20 ml)
Vascupaint™ Clear is a lead-free, silicone-based injection compound specifically engineered for researchers requiring bespoke imaging solutions. This formulation allows for the seamless integration of user-defined, oil-soluble fluorescent dyes, providing total control over excitation and emission profiles for complex vascular mapping. Designed with a lower viscosity than traditional lead-based media, it ensures effortless perfusion of microvasculature in both non-surviving organisms and human organs for ex vivo 3D analysis. Following alcohol-based tissue clearing, Vascupaint™ Clear provides a highly transparent matrix, ideal for high-resolution 3D imaging using fluorescence or brightfield microscopy.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 7 Dram
These vials are optically clear with straight-sides. Made from Type1, N-51A borosilicate glass. Fixation, dehydration, and infiltration procedures can be done in the same vial. The larger size vials can be used as an embedding media mixture container or for sample storage. The vials come with polyethylene open bottom snap-caps, Titeseal, which are packed separately. Except the 4-dram size vial which comes without a closure. We recommend the use of our cork stoppers. 25x65mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 7 Dram
Andwin Scientific SHELL VIAL 1 DRAM 144/PK
These vials are optically clear with straight-sides. Made from Type1, N-51A borosilicate glass. Fixation, dehydration, and infiltration procedures can be done in the same vial. The larger size vials can be used as an embedding media mixture container or for sample storage. The vials come with polyethylene open bottom snap-caps, Titeseal, which are packed separately. Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Vials; Shell: Clear Glass, Plain Top: 1 dr. (3.7ml) Capacity, 15 OD mm, 45 Hgt mm, 144/pk
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or 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 8mL is a 2 dram.
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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap 0.3 ml
These vials are made from Wheaton-33 low extractable borosilicate glass and they safeguard against any change of product pH caused by alkali, which can be extracted from ordinary glass. Wheaton V-Vials are exceptionally sturdy vials with a conical interior bottom. Their special features insure maximum security and economy in handling, storing and shipping of costly micro and semi-micro samples.
V-Vials are ideal for Micro Mixing, Homogenization, Centrifugation, Concentration, Extraction, Derivatization, Radiosynthesis, Hybridization, Anaerobic Reactions, and Catalytic Hydrogenation.
All components can be autoclaved. They come packed 12 vials in a hinged lid storage box. Graduated; clear; screw cap has solid top and TFE-faced white (styrene butadiene) rubber liner.
Volume: 0.3 ml
Alkali Scientific 20mL AMBER Glass Crimp Top Hea
Designed for high-precision gas chromatography (GC) headspace analysis the ASI20mm Round Bottom Amber Glass Headspace Vial offers a cost-effective high-quality solution compatible with all major headspace GC instruments Made from amber Type I borosilicate glass these vials protect light-sensitive samples while ensuring exceptional thermal and chemical resistance making them ideal for volatile gas analysis in pharmaceutical environmental and industrial applications Key Features Amber Type I Borosilicate Glass Protects light-sensitive samples from UV exposure while maintaining sample purity Round Bottom Design Enhances heat distribution for optimal headspace analysis and ensures smooth handling in automated systems Standard 20mm Crimp Top Compatible with a wide range of crimp seals and autosamplers Enhanced Durability Thick glass walls provide resistance to high temperatures and internal pressures ensuring sample integrity Specification Certified Meets US EU and JPN Pharmacopo
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425. With a 40% larger opening, the Large Opening Vial is specifically designed to eliminate broken needles due to the increased target area. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with a graduated marking spot and silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 1 Dram, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Thread, with Red Pressure Relief Cap
Vial, 1 Dram, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Thread, with Red Pressure Relief Cap. Reaction vials are perfect for use in heated reactions. Supplied complete with a special pressure relief open top cap. Packed 100 per box.• Supplied complete with a special open top cap which prevents the pressure in the vial from exceeding 150 psig. • Made from 33 expansion borosilicate glass which conforms to ASTM E-438 Type 1-Class A, USP Type 1 and ISO 3585. The high resistance to thermal shock along with its maximum chemical resistance makes this the glass of choice for reaction vials along with most all laboratory glassware.• Packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification.PLEASE NOTE: VIALS AND CAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE SEPERATE. MUST BE PURCHASED COMPLETE.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 33R Borosilicate Sample Vial, Clear, 12 ml, 19x 68 mm
Multi purpose glass sample vials specifically suited for research studies. These sample vials are economically priced and conveniently packaged in two shrink-wrapped packs of 100 vials. These vials come with lined caps and are packaged separately. The vials can be sterilized and stored at low temperatures. Wheaton-33R low extractable borosilicate glass protects against changes in pH.
Color: Clear
Volume: 12 ml
Size: 19x 68 mm
Chemglass Life Sciences 3mL Clear High Recovery Vial, V Bottom, Micro Product, Graduated, 20-400 Black Phenolic Open Top Cap and Gray PTFE/Silicone Septa, 20mm OD x 47mm Height
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.
Chemglass Life Sciences 28 x 57 Vials, Amber, 20mL Capacity, 24-400 Thread with PTFE Lined Solid PTFE Caps, Sold in a LAB-PAC of 144pcs
28 x 57 Vials, Amber, 20mL 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.