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
Andwin Scientific CLEAR GLASS SHELL VIAL 100/PK
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Vials; Shell: Wheaton 15x45mm Shell Vials: 4.0mL Clear Glass, 15mm Cap Size, 15x45mm (Dia.xHgt), 100/pk
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 4 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. Use cork stopper (# 72628-50), 21x70mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 4 Dram
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 2 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. 19x51mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 2 Dram
Andwin Scientific POLYETHYLENE VIAL 50ML 100/CS
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Polyethylene Vials; Poly-Vials: Poly-Vial, 50ml Vial Capacity, 30x74mm (Dia.xHeight), 100/cs
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, high recovery, 4mL, straight bottom, 13-425 thread, cs/100
Vials, high recovery, 4mL, straight bottom, 13-425 thread, cs/100
Ace Glass, Inc. 6 dram poly-seal vial, cs/864, sp/144
6 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention.
Ace Glass, Inc. 40mL (10 dram) clear EPA vials with 24-400 open top, black phenolic caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225310
40mL (10 dram) clear EPA vials with 24-400 open top, black phenolic caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225310
Ace Glass, Inc. 4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
Ace Glass, Inc. 8 dram poly-seal vial, cs/576, sp/144
8 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention. Pack/144.
Ace Glass, Inc. 1 dram poly-seal vial, cs/2304, sp/144
1 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention. Pack/144.
Ace Glass, Inc. PTFE connecting adapter, 15mm Ace-Thred to 20-400 GPI vial, FETFE O-ring
PTFE connecting adapter, 15mm Ace-Thred to 20-400 GPI vial, FETFE O-ring
Neta Scientific Agilent Vial,HiRec,screw,1.5ml,clr,100PK
Agilent Vial, high recovery, screw top, clear, 1.5 mL with 30 uL reservoir, 100/pk. Vial size: 12 x 32 mm (12 mm cap) - High Recovery Vials & Inserts
UNSPSC Code 41121806
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