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
WELCH MATERIALS INC DoprahTM 60mL Amber Glass Sample Vial 27.5x140mm 24-400 Screw Thread. 100pcs/pk, 10pk/cs.
60mL Amber Glass Sample Vial 27.5x140mm 24-400 Screw Thread. 100pcs/pk, 10pk/cs.
Ace Glass, Inc. 6 dram poly-seal vial, cs/864, sp/144
6 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.
Revvity Health Sciences Inc 4 mL Anti-Static Pico Pro Vial, 2000/pk
4 mL Anti-Static Pico Pro Vial, 2000/pk
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.
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
Analytical Sales & Services 10mm, 12 X 32 PP Wide Mouth Screw Microvials with 500µL Inserts
Screw Top Polypropylene Vial A, Case/1000.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with White Grad Spot, Snap Seal, 12x32mm, 11mm Snap Seal
The Snap Seal™ vial can be securely sealed with the patented Poly Crimp™ Seal, aluminum seal or variety of Chem Snap Cap™ designs. The Snap Seal™ vial incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck. This certifies dependable, reliable use with autosamplers, even those with robotic arms.
Perkin Elmer US LLC 50 mL Polypropylene Vial with Screw Cap, Qty. 50
Outer Diameter: 28 mm Volume: 50 mL Cap Type: Screw Cap Quantity: 50
BioSpec Products 2ML VIAL WITH CAP, 500/PK
Our 2.0 ml, screw cap with o-ring seal, microcentrifuge vials are made of inert polypropylene and have straight walls with a sharp conical bottom.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 4mL (1 Dram), Complete with Green Solid Top Cap, TFE Septa, 15x45mm, 13-425 Thread
Reaction Vial, 4mL (1 Dram), Complete with Green Solid Top Cap, TFE Septa, 15x45mm, 13-425 Thread, Pack of 100