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 Polypropylene PFAS Free Vial, 12x32mm (Screw Neck), with Cap and PTFE/Silicone Septum, 300µL Volume, 100/Pk
Engineered for high performance PFAS Analysis, Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and LC MS applications, our 12 x 32 mm polypropylene vials deliver exceptional chemical resistance, low analyte adsorption, and reliable compatibility with autosamplers. Each vial features a precision molded screw neck and comes preassembled with a 9 mm open top cap and a PTFE/silicone septum to ensure clean, leak resistant performance—even after multiple injections. Chemical resistant polypropylene construction — ideal for biological and pH sensitive samples 300 µL capacity — minimizes sample waste for limited volume applications PTFE/silicone septum — supports repeated autosampler injections without coring or vacuum formation Leak proof 9 mm screw cap — ensures a secure, airtight seal Compatible with most major HPLC and LC MS autosamplers — including Waters, Agilent, Shimadzu, and more Non glass design — eliminates concerns with analyte binding or glass reactivity Perfect for laboratories handling sensitive.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only
Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only. 25 x 52mm with a tooled neck, Glass Only. Supplied in packs of 169 each. Pictured are the vials in Chemglass's six welled CG-1869-14 collection vial racks. Please note that the RACK IS NOT INCLUDED.
Med Vet International Soda Lime 10 Lb Jug Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Soda Lime 10 Lb Jug Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Bellco Glass, Inc. 1.5 mL Conical Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
1.5 mL Conical Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 40mL, Clear, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400
Vial Only, Sample, 40mL, Clear, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400. Clear sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100. Caps sold separately.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with White Grad Spot, Standard Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 8-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with White Grad Spot, Standard Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 8-425. Standard opening screw thread vials contain a narrow opening allowing the use of GPI 8-425 closures and septa. This vial is designed to work in a variety of auto samplers requiring narrow neck vials. Available with graduated marking spots and silanized.
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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 33R Borosilicate Sample Vial, Clear, 16 ml, 21x 73 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: 16 ml
Size: 21x 73 mm
Bellco Glass, Inc. 4 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
4 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
Bellco Glass, Inc. 10 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Shorter Tubes Sterile Caps separated 200 tubes/bag 200 caps/bag 1000 tubesplus1000 caps/cs
10 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Shorter Tubes Sterile Caps separated 200 tubes/bag 200 caps/bag 1000 tubesplus1000 caps/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 24mL, Clear, 23x85mm, GPI 20-400
Vial Only, Sample, 24mL, Clear, 23x85mm, GPI 20-400. Clear sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100. Caps sold separately.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 8mL, Clear, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425
Vial Only, Sample, 8mL, Clear, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425. Clear sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100. Caps sold separately.
Bellco Glass, Inc. 2.0 mL SelfStanding Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
2.0 mL SelfStanding Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs