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
Bioanalytical Systems Inc VIAL 300UL BOROSILCATE GLASS
Vial; Borosilicate glass; 300uL; 6 x 32mm; For use with HoneyComb Fraction Collector; Pack of 1000 *Does not ship to Puerto Rico
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp. The 40% larger opening prevents broken needles due to the increased target area. The neck finish allows for the use of the patented Poly Crimp™ seals or standard aluminum seals. This vial is designed to work auto samples incorporating a robotic arm as well as other auto samplers. Clear. The vial incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck. Available with or without graduated marking spots.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber, Standard Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 2.0mL, Amber, Standard Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp. The neck finish allows for the use of the patented Poly Crimp™ Seals or standard aluminum seals. This vial is designed to work auto samples incorporating a robotic arm as well as other auto samplers. Amber borosilicate. The vial incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck. Available with or without graduated marking spots. Vials available silanized.
Biotage M/W VIAL SET 0.5-2 ML 500/CS
Vial, Microwave; Biotage; Includes cap with septa and stir-bar; 0.5-2mL; Jumbo; 500/case
Bellco Glass, Inc. 1.5 mL Conical Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
1.5 mL Conical Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
Analytical Sales & Services 10mm, 12 X 32 PP Wide Mouth Screw Microvials with 500µL Inserts
Screw Top Polypropylene Vial A, Case/1000.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 25 ml, 24 mm diameter, 72 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: 24 mm
Height: 72 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 5 ml, 15 mm diameter, 50 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: 15 mm
Height: 50 mm
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