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
Perkin Elmer US LLC 50 mL Polypropylene Vial with Screw Cap, Qty. 50
Outer Diameter: 28 mm Volume: 50 mL Cap Type: Screw Cap Quantity: 50
BioSpec Products 2ML VIAL WITH CAP, 500/PK
Our 2.0 ml, screw cap with o-ring seal, microcentrifuge vials are made of inert polypropylene and have straight walls with a sharp conical bottom.
C&G Containers 40ML AMB 24-414 RED 2PC CLR PT
40ml Amb 24-414 RED 2pc CLR PTFESep B1/BC/HCL (.5ml) 100/CASE
Chemglass Life Sciences Convenience Pack, 4.0mL Clear Glass 15x45mm Shell Vial, Snap Plug
Convenience Pack, 4.0mL Clear Glass 15x45mm Shell Vial, Snap Plug. Shell vials are the most economical alternative for use in an auto sampler. They are available in clear and amber borosilicate or polypropylene for easy disposal. Feature thicker walls for safer sample handling.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 7 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. 25x65mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 7 Dram
Nova Biomedical Corporation Nova Biomedical Glass Vial Sampling Cup, Precision Sample Handling, Compatible with ESM FLEX2 Analyzer, 1 Cup
The Nova Biomedical Glass Vial Sampling Cup is an essential tool for effective sample handling and analysis in laboratory settings. Designed specifically for the ESM FLEX2 analyzer, it enhances workflow efficiency while ensuring the accuracy and reliability necessary for critical sample analysis. Its streamlined design differentiates it from competitors, ultimately improving laboratory productivity.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 2.5 ml, 12 mm diameter, 40 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: 12 mm
Height: 40 mm
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 4mL, Complete, Clear, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 4mL, Complete, Clear, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or 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, 3.0mL, Glass, High Recovery, WISP, GPI 13-425, 15x45mm
Vial, 3.0mL, Glass, High Recovery, WISP, GPI 13-425, 15x45mm.