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
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Snap Ring, High Recovery, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Snap Ring, High Recovery, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 0.3mL, Clear with Fused Insert, Snap Seal™, 12x32mm, 11mm Snap Seal
Vial, 0.3mL, Clear with Fused Insert, Snap Seal™, 12x32mm, 11mm Snap Seal.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 40mL, Clear, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400
Vial Only, Sample, 40mL, Clear, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400. Clear sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100. Caps sold separately.
Biotage Microwave Reaction Vial Kit, 0.5-2 mL 100/Case
Biotage high precision microwave vials are designed and tested to withstand pressures beyond 30 bar in a wide range of conditions. Manufactured from contaminant free microwave-safe glass. Each Biotage microwave vial has been designed for safe and efficient heating within its specified volume range. Reseal™ design means the septum reseals after it has been penetrated for repeated additions of reagents or in-situ sampling.This kit includes 100 each of vials, magnetic stir bars, aluminum caps and septa.
Biotage M/W VIAL 0.2-0.5 ML 100/CS
Vial, Microwave; Biotage; For EXP systems; Includes cap with septa and stir-bar; 0.2-0.5mL; 100/case
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread. With a 40% larger opening, these vials are specifically designed to work in robotic arm auto samplers. They also incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots, and silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 4.0mL, Clear, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial, 4.0mL, Clear, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. This vial is designed to work in Shimadzu and Waters WISP™ 48 position auto samplers. Clear. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots.
Biotage M/W VIAL SET 2-5 ML 500/CS
Vial, Microwave; Biotage; Includes cap with septa and stir-bar; 2-5mL; Jumbo; 500/case
Chemglass Life Sciences Pack, Bonded Closure and Vial, Glass, 1.5mL, 9mm Thread, High Recovery, Clear, 12 x 32mm, PTFE/Silicone Septa
Pack, Bonded Closure and Vial, Glass, 1.5mL, 9mm Thread, High Recovery, Clear, 12 x 32mm, PTFE/Silicone Septa. These convenience packs come with 100 bonded closures and vials packed seperately. Closures with bonded septa are not attached.
Microsolv Technology Corporation Vials, Push Top, Storage, Glass, Clear, 15ml. Economical, with ND22 tops. For use with Econo-Storage Push Top Caps. 100/PK.
These Vials are made with 3rd Hydrolytic Glass and quickly open and reseal due to the "Snap" design. These 15ml Vials have a total fill volume of 19.3ml with 48x26mm outer dimensions. Not made for Crimp Caps. Caps for these Vials, sold separately. These vials are not intended for Analytical Testing and should only be used for Storage. Low cost for budget minded laboratories.
Essendant STAPLES60 SHT HI CASV
High-capacity staples deliver reliable high-capacity stapling performance They are designed for use with the Bostitch PaperPro Spring-Powered Premium Heavy-Duty Stapler Staple Collation- Half-Strip Staples per Strip/Cartridge- 105 Sheet Capacity- 65 Leg Length- 0 38
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 19.2mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x57mm, GPI 22-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 19.2mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x57mm, GPI 22-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Complete with open-top caps.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400, with Open-Top Cap and Septa. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Complete with open-top caps.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Complete with open-top caps.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400
Vial Only, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400. High recovery vial with a conical bottom for complete sample recovery. These vials are the same size or slightly smaller on the OD to allow them to be interchanged with any racks or blocks that accept standard dram or scintillation vials. Packed in an SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Vial only.