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
Cole-Parmer 15 mL PFA Vials in organizer trays, 10/tray
PFA Vials in Organizer Trays are inert and nonleaching, with a temperature range of –320 to 500°F (–195 to 260°C)—ideal for sensitive samples. Trays are black HDPE with numbered pockets and slots for identification cards (not included). Conical vial facilitates removal of contents with a syringe. The 7-mL vials have a 6-7⁄8"L x 2-3⁄4"W (17.5 x 7.0 cm) tray; the 15-, 22-, and 30-mL vials have a 10-1⁄2"L x 3-1⁄4"W (26.7 x 8.3 cm) tray. Each tray contains ten vials.
Waters Corp Deactivated Amber Glass Snap Neck Vial, 12 x 32mm, 2 mL
This product is a deactivated amber glass vial designed for laboratory use. It has dimensions of 12 x 32 mm and a 2 mL volume. These vials are compatible with a wide range of analytical instruments from various manufacturers, ensuring broad applicability in laboratory settings.
- Deactivated amber glass material.
- 12 mm diameter.
- 32 mm height.
- 2 mL volume.
- Snap neck vial type.
- Supplied in a pack of 100.
- Compatible with Agilent, Beckman, Dynatech, Finnigan, Fisons, Gilson, Hitachi, LDC, Perkin-Elmer, Spectra-Physics, Varian, Waters 2695, and Waters 2795 instruments.
Waters Corp Deactivated Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Snap Neck Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
Deactivated Clear Glass
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC 13MM SERUM NOVAPURE RP S2-F451
NC0420465 13MM SERUM NOVAPURE RP S2-F451
Chemglass Life Sciences 1mL Clear High Recovery Vial, V Bottom, Micro Product, Graduated, 13-425 Black Phenolic Open Top Cap and Red PTFE/Silicone Septa, 13mm OD x 41mm Height
Vial, Micro Product, 1mL, GPI 13-425. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A Borosilicate glass and come with an open-top cap with PTFE Silicone septa. Vials come with a fire glazed bottom to eliminate particulate unlike other micro vials with ground bottoms. These vials have a conical interior bottom that allows for maximum retrieval with a syringe or micropipette. Vials can be used for small-scale reactions, centrifugation and storage. Sold in cases of 12.
Thomson Instrument Company Standard|Filter Vial, PTFE 0.45µm, Pre-Slit Septum, Blue Cap
Standard|Filter Vials are designed to speed up sample prep and minimize transfer steps. Available in a variety of membranes and pore sizes. Simply add sample and diluent, press, and it is ready for analysis. This process minimizes sample loss. Pre-slit caps ensure a no-hassle, clean withdraw.Recommended for samples containing less than 10% solid particulates.
•Simply add sample, diluent, and press
•Color-coded caps allow easy identification of 0.2 or 0.45 μm membranes in PVDF, PTFE, PES, or Nylon
•Fits most standard 12×32 mm autosamplersThe Standard|Filter Vials are made from polypropylene and come in a variety of membranes and pore sizes.
• Made in the USA
Chemglass Life Sciences 10mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware
10mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware. Vials are thin walled allowing more efficient heat transfer. Conical bottoms are designed for optimum sample retrieval. With 14/10 threaded outer joint. Supplied complete with open-top screw cap (MW-102-33), PTFE faced septa (MW-104-33) and Viton O-ring (MW-100-08).
Waters Corporation Autosampler Vial, Deactivated Amber Glass, 12 x 32 mm, 2 mL
This deactivated amber glass 12 x 32 mm screw neck vial prevents sensitive samples from deteriorating. It offers compositional stability, a tight structure for analytical equipment, and chemical inertness. Each batch is UV-tested by HPLC to detect trace chemicals and ensure cleanliness. Includes a universal screw cap, with amber glass protecting against UV light.
- Prevents sensitive samples from deteriorating.
- Tight structure for secure fit with analytical equipment.
- Stable to withstand chemical and mechanical forces.
- Chemically inert, ensuring no interference.
- UV-tested by HPLC to detect trace chemicals.
- Each batch tested for cleanliness.
- Equipped with a universal screw cap.
- Amber color protects against UV light.
Waters Corp Waters Snap Neck Total Recovery Vial, Deactivated Clear Glass, 12 x 32 mm, 1 mL
Waters Snap Neck Total Recovery Vial, Deactivated Clear Glass, 12 x 32 mm, 1 mL
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences WHEATONR amber sample vial
Amber Sample Vials in Lab file (With Caps Attached). Attached caps help maintain cleanliness. Supplied in partitioned trays to provide an easy way to store empty vials or to inventory samples.Amber vials are manufactured from Wheaton 320 glass that conforms to USP Type I requirements to protect light-sensitive samples. Screw caps are attached to vials. It is suggested to use rubber lined caps for aqueous samples and PTfE faced rubber lined caps for organic samples. Vials and caps are autoclavable. 2 mL vials fit the M-T Vial file 228778. 4 mL vials fit the M-T Vial file 228780.