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 Shell Vials, 1 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. 15x45mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 1 Dram
HEPATOCHEM 4 ml (1 DRAM) quartz vial
4 ml (1DRAM) quartz vials 15x45mm with 13-425 thread (cap with septum included)
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 33R Borosilicate Sample Vial, Clear, 8 ml, 17 x 63 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: 8 ml
Size: 17 x 63 mm
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.
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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vial Holder
Machined from solid aluminum, holds 5 (#72631-10) shell vials. It is ideal for handling cold or hot samples for prolonged periods of time out of the refrigerator or oven. Comes complete with a handle. Measurements: 4 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 3/4".
Ace Glass, Inc. 40mL (10 dram) amber EPA vials with 24-400 open top, white polypropylene caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225315
40mL (10 dram) amber EPA vials with 24-400 open top, white polypropylene caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225315
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.
ProteinSimple AMBER VIAL 10ML 10/PK
10 ml, Amber vial 10/pkg. For use with the iCE3-Alcott 720 configuration only.