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
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, headspace, 6mL, flat bottom, 22x38mm, 20mm standard finish top, pk/100
6mL clear borosilicate glass headspace vials. Vial is 22x38mm and features a flat bottom. Top is 20mm with a standard finish. Meets USP type 1, class A specifications. 100 per pack.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Epp Clear Write On Vial Cap
Vial & Cap Kit includes 100 EA 2ml, Snap Top, Clear Autosampler Vials with Write-On Patch and 100 EA matching Snap Caps with Silicone Rubber / PTFE Pre-Slit, Septa fitted in the Blue Caps. MicroSolv Brand Easy Purchase Pack. 1/PK.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Epp Clear Vial And Blue Screw
Vial & Cap Kit Includes 100 EA 2ml, Screw Top, Clear Autosampler Vials and 100 EA matching Screw Caps with Silicone Rubber / PTFE Septa, bonded in the Blue Caps, MicroSolv Brand Easy Purchase Pack. 1/PK.
Creative Bioarray OS-RC-2, Species: Homo sapiens (Human), Source: kidney, Morphology: epithelial-like
Renal tumor cell from a Japanese. Transplantable to nude mice.
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap, 5.0 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: 5.0 ml
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Microwave Vacuum Processor Kit
For processing of tissue samples in the microwave processor. Complete kit includes vacuum processor bowl, processor tray, vacuum processor tubing kit, and 74 cassette processing rack.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 5 ml, 15 mm diameter, 50 mm height
Sample vials with a captive snap closure; flat bottom cylindrical vials with a friction-fit, flip-top closure which can not be lost. These vials are unbreakable and can withstand temperatures up to 90 degree C. The wall thickness is approx. 1 mm and these vials are ideal for use as a specimen container for the storage of small samples, or as embedding capsules.
Diameter: 15 mm
Height: 50 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Sample Screw Cap Vial Series 2, 2 dram, 17 x 60 mm
Compact space savers offered in a variety of sizes. Ideal for the storage of liquids, powders, small specimens, etc.... Each set includes a partitioned box, vials with caps, labels, reference chart, and an exterior card holder and card. Alpha-numerical indexing system allows quick identification and location of stored items. The Screw Cap Vial Series has threaded glass vials with plastic lined caps. Arranged 5 x 20, tray: 11 1/4"(L) x 4 1/4"(W).
Volume: 2 dram
Size: 17 x 60 mm
HEPATOCHEM 4 ml (1 DRAM) quartz vial
4 ml (1DRAM) quartz vials 15x45mm with 13-425 thread (cap with septum included)
Ace Glass, Inc. 8 dram poly-seal vial, cs/576, sp/144
8 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. Pack/144.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Transport Tube Sample White caps, 10 ml, Sterile
Transport Vials - Ideal for sample collection and storage. Made from virgin polypropylene, they are available in three sizes, and come either sterile or non-sterile. Graduations provide convenient and accurate references. Supplied with blue cap that has a molded-in sealing ring for a leak-proof fit.
Volume: 10 ml
Sterile: Sterile
Ace Glass, Inc. 3mL heavy wall vial, conical bottom, 14/10 outer joint20-400 externally threaded
3mL heavy wall vial, conical bottom, 14/10 outer joint20-400 externally threaded
Ace Glass, Inc. 1 dram poly-seal vial, cs/2304, sp/144
1 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. Pack/144.