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
Ace Glass, Inc. 5mL heavy wall vial, conical bottom, 14/10 outer joint20-400 externally threaded
5mL heavy wall vial, conical bottom, 14/10 outer joint20-400 externally threaded
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 3 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. 19x65mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 3 Dram
Ace Glass, Inc. 40mL (10 dram) clear EPA vials with 24-400 open top, black phenolic caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225310
40mL (10 dram) clear EPA vials with 24-400 open top, black phenolic caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225310
Neta Scientific Agilent Vial,snap,2ml,clr,WrtOn,100PK
This item is manufactured by Agilent
Agilent Vial, snap top, 2 mL, clear, write-on spot, 100/pk. Vial size: 12 x 32 mm (11 mm cap) - 2 ml Crimp/Snap Top Vials & Caps
UNSPSC Code 41121806
- 58
Revvity Health Sciences Inc 20 mL Anti-Static Super Polyethylene Vial with Quick Closure, 1000/pk
20 mL Anti-Static Super Polyethylene Vial with Quick Closure, 1000/pk
Associates of Cape Cod Inc Pyrotell 0.06 EU/mL, 5 vials
Pyrotell lysate was the first LAL gel-clot reagent licensed by the US FDA. It is easy to use and is available in both economical multi-test vials and convenient Single Test Vials (STV's). Pyrotell lysate is a robust reagent, producing firm, easily read clots and is resistant to interfering substances. The gel-clot test does not require sophisticated capital equipment and software and is the simplest LAL test to implement. For standard use, a 1:1 mixture of Pyrotell lysate to sample is used. The reconstituted lysate is stable for 24 hours at 2–8°C or for up to 3 months at or below -20°C. May be frozen onceand will retain activity for as long as 3 months if stored at or below -20°C.
Hach Company Sample Vial, 120 mL without Thiosulfate, 200/pk
120 mL sterile, hinged-cap vials meet all EPA requirements for microbiology sampling. Collection, incubation, and accurate reading can all be done in the vial without a transfer step. 100 mL raised fill line. Polypropylene.
Waters Corp Amber Glass 12 x 32 mm Crimp Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
For more information on the complete line of Waters vials, please download Waters latest brochure on vials and accessories.
Ace Glass, Inc. 2mL metal cap vial foil lined cap, cs/288
2mL sample vials fabricated from Wheaton-30 extractable glass. Include metal foil-lined caps. Vials reduce sample-to-surface contact when used as a micro package, and are economical when used as scintillation vials. Case/288.
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 10 mL, 20 mm clear glass with blue cap - 25/pack
ALK Sterile Empty Vials (SEV) feature Type 1 glass USP borosilicate, and a latex free stopper. ALK SEVs are produced at a cGMP FDA Manufacturer and USP tested for sterility and endotoxins. Certificate of Analysis available for all production lots and vials are aseptically assembled in an ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.