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
Microsolv Technology Corporation Epp Clear Write On Vial Cap
Vial & Cap Kit includes 100 EA 2ml, Snap Top, Clear Autosampler Vials with Write-On Patch and 100 EA matching Snap Caps with Silicone Rubber / PTFE Pre-Slit, Septa fitted in the Blue Caps. MicroSolv Brand Easy Purchase Pack. 1/PK.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Amber, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425. With a 40% larger opening, the Large Opening Vial is specifically designed to eliminate broken needles due to the increased target area. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Vials available silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, 1.0mL, Amber, Glass, WISP Shell, 8x40mm
Vial, 0.8mL, 8x40mm, Amber, Flat Bottom. The 8x30mm vial is primarily used with the 60 and 100 trays for the Perkin-Elmer autosamplers. The 8x40mm vials are primarily used in the Al, Carlo Erba, Dionex and Dynatech autosamplers. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A borosilicate glass.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only
Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only. 25 x 52mm with a tooled neck, Glass Only. Supplied in packs of 169 each. Pictured are the vials in Chemglass's six welled CG-1869-14 collection vial racks. Please note that the RACK IS NOT INCLUDED.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Sample Storage Set Poly-Seal Screw Cap Series, 4 dram, 21 x 70 mm
Threaded glass vials with Poly-seal caps and a cone shaped polyethylene liner. Each set includes a partitioned box, vials with caps, labels, reference chart, and an exterior card holder and card. Alpha-numerical indexing system allows quick identification and location of stored items. Tray: 9 1/4"(L) x 4 3/4"(W) x 3 1/4"(H).
Volume: 4 dram
Size: 21 x 70 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Sample Screw Cap Vial Series 2, 2 dram, 17 x 60 mm
Compact space savers offered in a variety of sizes. Ideal for the storage of liquids, powders, small specimens, etc.... Each set includes a partitioned box, vials with caps, labels, reference chart, and an exterior card holder and card. Alpha-numerical indexing system allows quick identification and location of stored items. The Screw Cap Vial Series has threaded glass vials with plastic lined caps. Arranged 5 x 20, tray: 11 1/4"(L) x 4 1/4"(W).
Volume: 2 dram
Size: 17 x 60 mm
McKesson General Medical EXT SET 7IN TUBNG, .31ML,50/CS
Extension Set 7 Inch Tubing 0.31 mL Priming Volume DEHP-Free
Andwin Scientific SHELL VIAL 1 DRAM 144/PK
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. Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Vials; Shell: Clear Glass, Plain Top: 1 dr. (3.7ml) Capacity, 15 OD mm, 45 Hgt mm, 144/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