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
MTC Bio Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 60mm, 5ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, with caps attached, 1000/cs
This item has a minimum qty of 2 per supplier requirements.
Transport tubes, sometimes called mailing tubes, are used in multiple sectors of the laboratory market, including medical, hospital, environmental, independent testing, food testing, and biological research labs.Used to store, transport or freeze samples, these tubes come in both 5mL (16 x 60mm) and 10mL (16 x 80mm) and are fitted with leak-proof screw-caps. They are made of high-grade polypropylene, and include white printed graduations and marking area. Tubes are self-standing and come packaged in 10 bags 100 tubes
Waters Corp TruView LCMS Certified Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Screw Neck Total Recovery Vial, with Cap and Preslit PTFE/Silicone Septum, 1 mL Volume, 100/pk
TruView LCMS Certified vials are produced following tightly controlled manufacturing processes and handling procedures. They are tested for cleanliness by mass spectrometers and for low analyte adsorption by ACQUITY/MS/MS.
Chrom Tech Inc .100ML 9MM POLY VIAL 100/PK
This item has a minimum qty of 4 per supplier requirements.
Glass Vials 2 Dram Clear 17x60 screw thread Vial w/15-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 8ml. 144/case
2 Dram Clear 17x60 screw thread Vial w/15-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 8ml. 144/case
Elemental Scientific Inc PE VIAL 50ML PRECLEAN 500/CS
50mL Polypropylene with screw cap, conical (28mm OD) (500 each)
Glass Vials 1 Dram Clear screw thread 15x45 Vial w/13-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 4ml, Case of 144
1 Dram Clear screw thread 15x45 Vial w/13-425 PTFE Lined Cap. 4ml, Case of 144
Scientific Specialties Service Inc 27X57MM SCREW THREAD GLASS40PK
This item has a minimum qty of 3 per supplier requirements.
27X57MM SCREW THREAD GLASS40PK
Chemglass Life Sciences 16mL (4 Dram) Vial, 21mm OD x 70mm Height, 18-400 Thread Size, with PTFE Lined Solid Caps
16mL (4 Dram) Vial, 21mm OD x 70mm Height, 18-400 Thread Size. Sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS of 144. Made from Type 1 Borosilicate glass. Full height partitions minimize breakage. Solid PTFE Lined Caps.
Environmental Sampling Supply Inc 40 mL Clear Glass Vial, Borosilicate Glass, Quality Certified, 72 Vials/CS
The Environmental Sampling Supply 40 mL Clear Glass Vial is designed for scientific applications that require high sample integrity. Made from borosilicate glass, these pre-cleaned vials provide chemical resistance and minimal leaching, ensuring consistent sample pH. They come with a Teflon-lined screw cap for secure closure and a printed lot number for traceability, making them ideal for environmental analyses.