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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Tooled Neck Vials, 3 Dram
These vials are made from Type 1, Class B borosilicate glass. Their tooled necks ensure accurate fit with "snap-in" closures. They are ideal for storage of specimens and sample blocks. Comes with a closed bottom, two-piece closure.
Volume: 3 Dram
Analytical Sales & Services 20ml, 22-400 Clear Borosilicate Glass Scintillation Vials
20Ml Clear Borosilicate Glass , Case/500.
Triforest Enterprises 10mL Autoclaveable Polycarbonate Serum Vial
TriForest PC Serum Vials are ideal for sampling, storage, production and packaging of steam sterilized biologicals and shipment of reagents and buffer solutions. All vials have lot number traceability, provided non-sterile.
Unchained Labs VIAL TRAYS 30 MM VIALS
Vial Tray Assy, 8 x 30mm, 1ml vial. 96 per tray; 60 trays per case.
Med Vet International Blue Prescription Vial, 8 Dram, 410/Case
The Oasis 8 Dram child resistant prescription pill bottle is designed for storing medication. This prescription bottle comes in Amber and has a push down and turn cap making it difficult for children to open, but easy for the elderly. The light resistant vial is child resistant with 5% free easy open snap on caps. This product contains 410/case prescription vials. Height without cap: 6.6cm (2.6") Diameter 2.6cm (1.02"). EASY TO USE: These bottles are easy to use and you can safely store your medicine or other small items in them. These prescription pharmacy pill bottles have push and turn caps. PERFECT TO ORGANIZE AND STORE PILLS: These medicine containers are perfect to organize and store pills. The bottles can be used for pharmacies, physicians, labs, hospitals, and vets. LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE PLASTIC: These medicine bottles are made of premium quality plastic material.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 4 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. Use cork stopper (# 72628-50), 21x70mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 4 Dram
Chemglass Life Sciences Glass Shell Only: 4mm Bore, 15.2/30 Plug Size, 10 & 12mm OD Sidearms
Glass Shell Only: 4mm Bore, 15.2/30 Plug Size, 10 & 12mm OD Sidearms. Similar to CG-424 but with one arm of the stopcock being of a larger diameter. Larger arm facilitates construction of stronger apparatus such as separatory funnels and burets. Available complete with 1:5 taper PTFE plug or glass shell only. FOR REPLACEMENT PLUGS, SEE CG-424 LISTING
C&G Containers 40 mL Clear Borosilicate Vial, 24-414 Thread Finish, Open Top Cap, 72 vials/case
40 mL Clear Borosilicate Glass Vial: Ideal for Volatile Organic Analysis (VOA), this authenticated and pre-cleaned vial ensures sample integrity. Featuring a 24-414 thread finish and a PTFE/silicone septum, it is designed for compatibility with various analytical instruments, minimizing contamination risks. The optimized vial shoulder prevents air bubble entrapment, making it a reliable choice for critical analytical applications.
Chemglass Life Sciences 5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware
5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware. Vials are thin walled allowing more efficient heat transfer. Conical bottoms are designed for optimum sample retrieval. 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).