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
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials Screw Clear Write On
Vials, Screw Top, Glass. Clear, 2ml, with Write-On Patch and fill lines, 9-425mm threads, 12x32mm outer dimensions. For use as an autosampler vial or storage bottle. MicroSolv Brand. 100/PK.
HEPATOCHEM 4 ml (1 DRAM) quartz vial
4 ml (1DRAM) quartz vials 15x45mm with 13-425 thread (cap with septum included)
Biotage Microwave Reaction Vial Kit, 0.5-2 mL 100/Case
Biotage high precision microwave vials are designed and tested to withstand pressures beyond 30 bar in a wide range of conditions. Manufactured from contaminant free microwave-safe glass. Each Biotage microwave vial has been designed for safe and efficient heating within its specified volume range. Reseal™ design means the septum reseals after it has been penetrated for repeated additions of reagents or in-situ sampling.This kit includes 100 each of vials, magnetic stir bars, aluminum caps and septa.
Chemglass Life Sciences Convenience Pack, 4.0mL Clear Glass 15x45mm Shell Vial, Snap Plug
Convenience Pack, 4.0mL Clear Glass 15x45mm Shell Vial, Snap Plug. Shell vials are the most economical alternative for use in an auto sampler. They are available in clear and amber borosilicate or polypropylene for easy disposal. Feature thicker walls for safer sample handling.
Savillex Corporation Savillex 15 mL Standard Vial, High Purity Virgin PFA, Rounded Interior, Flat Bottom, 15 mL
Savillex 15 mL standard vials offer exceptional chemical inertness and ultra-low trace metal content, ensuring sample integrity for critical scientific applications. Crafted from high-purity virgin PFA, these vials enhance laboratory efficiency with their rounded interior for complete contents removal and flat exterior bottom for efficient heating. Ideal for demanding trace metal analysis and sample storage, they stand out for their unmatched purity and performance in maintaining sample quality.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Transport Tubes, 500/PK
These transparent polypropylene tubes are designed for the safe transport and storage of biological samples and materials. They are shatter-proof and can be exposed to freezing temperatures. The transport tubes are self-standing with a conical bottom. With a leak-resistant screw caps that can be sealed or removed with a single turn. Sterile Cap: Attached . Size: 10mL .
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 7.3mL, Clear, High Recovery, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 7.3mL, Clear, High Recovery, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Complete with open-top caps.
Ops Diagnostics 15 ml Polycarbonate Vial Sets with Unlined Caps (case)
The 15 ml Vial Set was developed for researchers who required pooled samples for analysis or who are homogenizing larger samples. This product was designed for the difficult job of dry grinding 15 lyophilized corn kernels for field trials. Each 15 ml Vial Set comes with 5 polycarbonate vials per box with two stainless steel grinding balls per vial. These 15 ml polycarbonate vials are extremely durable. They can be submersed into liquid nitrogen and immediately used for homogenizing. Vial sets are complete with 50 polypropylene unlined caps.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 20mL, 28 x 57mm, 24-414 White Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 20mL, 28 x 57mm, 24-414 White Solid Cap, Cell Pack. For 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.
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