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 5 ML PP STORAGE VIAL WITH SCRE
The 5 mL self-standing screw cap tube offer convenience and security with a self-standing skirt and an HDPE screw cap with a molded sealing ring. It also has a large, etched writing surface that allow easy sample identification and graduations for precise volume measurement. It comes in 20 bags of 25 vials, totaling to 500 vials.
Analytical Sales & Services 9mm,12 X 32, Amber Glass Twist Microvial with 300µL Glass Insert And Marking Spot
9mm Amber Glass 300µL Twist Micro Vial with MS
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.
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.
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, 1 dram, 15 x 45 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: 13"(L) x 3.5"(W) x 2.
Volume: 1 dram
Size: 15 x 45 mm
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.
Med Vet International Blue Prescription Vial, 30 Dram, Reversible Cap, 210/Case
The Oasis 30 Dram child resistant prescription pill bottle is designed for storing medication. This prescription bottle comes in blue and has a reversible cap. This product contains 270/case prescription vials. EASY TO USE: These bottles are easy to use and you can safely store your medicine or other small items in them. These prescription pharmacy pill bottles have push and turn caps. PERFECT TO ORGANIZE AND STORE PILLS: These medicine containers are perfect to organize and store pills. The bottles can be used for pharmacies, physicians, labs, hospitals, and vets. LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE PLASTIC: These medicine bottles are made of premium quality plastic material. Lightweight yet durable, these vials make the perfect portable container. These dram bottles are made from light resistant, high-quality plastic to ensure contents stay securely inside.
Med Vet International Green Prescription Vial, 20 Dram, 400/Case
The Oasis 20 Dram child resistant prescription pill bottle is designed for storing medication. This prescription bottle comes in Amber and has a push down and turn cap making it difficult for children to open, but easy for the elderly. The light resistant vial is child resistant with 5% free easy open snap on caps. This product contains 400/case prescription vials. Height without cap: 6.3cm (2.48") Diameter 4.1cm (1.61"). EASY TO USE: These bottles are easy to use and you can safely store your medicine or other small items in them. These prescription pharmacy pill bottles have push and turn caps. PERFECT TO ORGANIZE AND STORE PILLS: These medicine containers are perfect to organize and store pills. The bottles can be used for pharmacies, physicians, labs, hospitals, and vets. LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE PLASTIC: These medicine bottles are made of premium quality plastic material.