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
Scientific Specialties Service Inc VOA AMBER TEFLON 8ML 72/CS
This item has a minimum qty of 2 per supplier requirements.
Health Care Logistics Inc Sterile Empty Vials, Clear, 5mL, 25/pk
5mL empty sterile glass vials are dry heat sterilized and individually inspected. Sterile vials have 20mm caps. Six sizes (2mL, 5mL, 10mL, 30mL, 50mL, 100mL) provide variety to meet a range of medication preparation demands. Stoppers are latex free. EP Type 1 borosilicate glass. Empty Sterile Glass Vials are pyrogen free.
Scientific Specialties Service Inc TOC CERT 40ML CLR GLASS 72/PK
NC1369185 TOC CERT 40ML CLR GLASS 72/PK
Industrial Glassware 20 ML AMBER VIAL W/CAP 288/CS
Pre-cleaned 20-ml amber glass vial with 24-400 Teflon-lined solid-top cap. 288 vials per case (4 x 72).
Accuflow Systems ALK Laboratories Sterile Vial, Borosilicate Glass, 10 mL, 20 mm
Sterile empty borosilicate vial for laboratory sample storage and handling. These vials are supplied sterile with a stopper cap and metallic seal, and are packaged for small-batch laboratory use.
- Capacity: 10 mL.
- Material: Type I borosilicate glass.
- Dimensions: 20 x 22 mm (manufacturer listing).
- Sterility: Supplied sterile.
- Closure: Stopper cap with metallic seal.
- Packaging: 25 per box.
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 2.0 mL, 13 mm glass with silver 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. 25/PACK
Gerstel 10ML VIALS CLEAR 100/PK
10 mL clear vials for MPS (rounded bottom for transport), Package of 100 Requires magnetic crimp caps with septa (093640-061-00)
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