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 V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap, 1.0 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: 1.0 ml
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 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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 1 ml, 9 mm diameter, 32 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: 9 mm
Height: 32 mm
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.
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
Bellco Glass, Inc. 5 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
5 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Glass, Shell, 12x32mm
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Glass, Shell, 12x32mm. Shell vials are the most economical alternative for use in an auto sampler. Feature thicker walls for safer sample handling.Require Snap Plugs
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
Med Vet International Soda Lime 10 Lb Jug Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Soda Lime 10 Lb Jug Color Changing CO2 Absorber