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
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC VIAL CRP 0100 FC 19.95 ABB SL
NC2338324 VIAL CRP 0100 FC 19.95 ABB SL
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack. For storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa. The 4mL is a 1 dram.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, High Recovery, 3.7mL, Clear, GPI 13-425, 15 x 45mm, Complete with Open-Top Cap And Septa
High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Available complete with open-top caps or vials only.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Complete with open-top caps.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS MPC9000 Microwave Processing Chamber
MPC 9000 processing chamber, developed only for use the EMS 9000 laboratory microwave, provides consistent processing, vacuum infiltration, and quick specimen turnaround. The sturdy and chemical resistant guide allows exact placement of the chamber. This minimizes inconsistent results caused by different microwave distribution patterns within the microwaves chamber.
The chamber uses standard EMS Lynx I & II specimen vials that lock into the tip-proof stations. Processing baskets can be mixed to match the workload. Feed-through for process temperature probe placement while under vacuum. Low maintenance chamber disassembles for easy cleaning.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Microwave Non-Vacuum Processor Kit
For processing of tissue samples in the microwave processor. The non vacuum kit includes Non Vacuum Processor Bowl, Processor Tray, 74 Cassette Processing Rack
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 8 ml, 17 mm diameter, 56 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: 17 mm
Height: 56 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Tooled Neck Vials, 5 Dram
These vials are made from Type 1, Class B borosilicate glass. Their tooled necks ensure accurate fit with "snap-in" closures. They are ideal for storage of specimens and sample blocks. Comes with a closed bottom, two-piece closure.
Volume: 5 Dram