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
Fisherbrand™ Polystyrene Containers
Ideal for storing dry materials, powders and tablets.
Fisherbrand™ Polyethylene Sample Vials with Hinged Cap
For general-purpose use.
Eisco™ Polypropylene Storage Vial with Screw Cap
Eisco™ Polypropylene Storage Vial with Screw Cap provides leak free storage of liquids, beads, grains or powders and allows visibility of the contents for display or ease of use.
United Scientific™ Storage Vials
Use these Storage Vials for storage of PCR reagents, enzymes and other diagnostics and biochemical reagents/samples.
United Scientific™ RIA Vial
Caps and tubes sold separately and are used in radionimmunoassay.
United Scientific™ RIA Vials
RIA Vials are available in both polypropylene and polystyrene.
Dynalon™ Tuff Vials
Ideal for leakproof shipping of reagents and buffer solutions, for packaging of serum, veterinary, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceutical and nutraceutical extracts. Dynalon™ Tuff Vials are used with most aromatic compounds and essential oils.
LaMotte™ Caustic Test Kit
Caustic test kit for water boiling, cooling and wastewater.
Cytiva PLASTIC VIALS 1.5 ML
1.5 ml polypropylene vials with wide opening that allows a pipette to reach the bottom
Beckman Coulter Sample Vials Bag for Vi-CELL BLU Analyzers, Bag of 500 vials
Bag contains 500 sample vials for use with the Vi-CELL BLU Analyzer. Minimum volume required in sample vial is 200µm. In FAST mode, a minimum volume of 170µm is required in the sample vial.
AB Sciex LLC Universal Vials - 100 Pack
For use in combination with universal caps. Vials accommodate either run buffer or sample and can also accommodate MicroVials. Vials are precision manufactured from polymethylpentene and have been tested for chemical compatibility with commonly used CE reagents. Universal vials are manufactured for use only with PA 800 Enhanced, PA 800 Plus, CESI 8000 Plus, or P/ACE MDQ Plus instruments and should not be reused.