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
Med Vet International Green Prescription Vial, 8 Dram, 410/Case
Green Prescription Vial 8 Dram 410/Case
Med Vet International Empty Paste Syringe - 5mL, J1526F, 12/Pack
Empty Paste Syringe. These empty paste syringes can be filled with product of choice. Reliable sealing and accurate drug dispensing. Bag of 12
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials Screw Amber Write On
Vials, Screw Top, Glass. Amber, 2ml, with Write-On Patch and fill lines, 9-425mm threads, 12x32mm outer dimensions. For use as an autosampler vial or storage bottle. MicroSolv Brand. 100/PK.
Andwin Scientific POLYETHYLENE VIAL 2.5ML 100/CS
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Polyethylene Vials; Poly-Vials: Poly-Vial, 2.5ml Vial Capacity, 12x40mm (Dia.xHeight), 100/cs
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 50 ml, 30 mm diameter, 74 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: 30 mm
Height: 74 mm
Alkali Scientific 2mL Amber Sample Vial, Borosilicate Glass w. Black Phenolic Cap & liner, supplied in trays, includes VIALS & CAPS, case/144
2mL Amber Sample Vial made from high quality borosilicate glass designed for reliable storage and handling of light sensitive laboratory samples. The amber glass construction helps protect contents from UV exposure while maintaining chemical stability for sensitive reagents, solvents, and analytical samples. Each vial is supplied with a black phenolic cap and compatible liner to provide a secure, leak resistant seal that helps prevent contamination and evaporation during storage or transport. The vials are packaged in convenient trays for organized handling and easy access in laboratory environments. Includes both vials and caps, ready for immediate use in analytical, pharmaceutical, research, and quality control laboratories where dependable sample containment and protection are required. Case of 144.
Alkali Scientific Clear/ Amber Glass Sample Vial 27.5×95mm. 24 414 White Open Top PP Screw Cap with 22mm Natural PTFE/Natural Silicone 3mm Thick Septa, 100/Pk, Clear
The Alkali Scientific™ Clear/Amber Glass Sample Vial (27.5 × 95 mm) is designed for reliable sample storage and analytical workflows in laboratory environments. Constructed from high quality clear or amber glass, the vial provides excellent chemical resistance and clear visibility of contents, while amber glass offers protection for light sensitive samples. Each vial includes a 24 414 white open top polypropylene (PP) screw cap with a 22 mm natural PTFE/natural silicone septa, 3 mm thick, ensuring a secure and leak resistant seal with strong chemical compatibility. Supplied in packs of 100, these vials are suitable for chromatography preparation, sample storage, transport, and routine laboratory applications where dependable sealing and sample integrity are essential.
Med Vet International Empty Paste Syringe - 8mL, J1526E, 12/Pack
Empty Paste Syringe. These empty paste syringes can be filled with product of choice. Reliable sealing and accurate drug dispensing. Bag of 12
Med Vet International Empty Paste Syringe - 60mL, J1526B, 144/Pack
Empty Paste Syringe. These empty paste syringes can be filled with product of choice. Reliable sealing and accurate drug dispensing. Bulk Box of 144
Alkali Scientific Silanized Glass Vials with Septum Screw Cap, PTFE/Silicone Lined, Flat Bottom, White Writing Area, Sterile, 100/Pk, 4mL (15mm), 13 425 Screw Thread, Amber
Save time and reduce waste costs during quantitative analysis or material storage with Alkali Scientific™ Silanized Glass Vials. These vials undergo a vapor phase deposition silanization process, ensuring surface deactivation to preserve the integrity of sensitive materials or extracts. By eliminating active sites on borosilicate glass surfaces, silanization and siliconization enhance sample stability and recovery. Silanized for efficiency – Minimizes waste costs and saves time during analysis and storage. Enhanced surface modification – The silylating agent reacts with active groups on the glass surface, reducing reactivity and preventing materials from adhering. Maximizes analyte recovery – Ideal for trace analysis by inhibiting sample loss due to surface interaction.