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 Kit, Amber 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and 0.040" Red PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined Closure
Kit, Amber 2.0mL 12x32mm 9mm Thread Large Opening Vial and 0.040" Red PTFE/Silicone Septa Lined Closure. These convenience kits come with 100 vials with the closures attached. Packaged in convenient vial trays.
Chemglass Life Sciences Pack, Bonded Closure and Vial, Glass, 2.0mL, 9mm Thread, Clear, 12 x 32mm, PTFE/Red Rubber
Pack, Bonded Closure and Vial, Glass, 2.0mL, 9mm Thread, Clear, 12 x 32mm, PTFE/Red Rubber. These convenience packs come with 100 closures and vials packed seperately. Closures are not attached.
Chemglass Life Sciences 5mL Conical Reaction Vial, Thin-Wall, Minum-Ware
5mL 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).
Fritsch Milling And Sizing Inc Powder Bottle 500 Ml, L-27
powder bottle 500 ml with screw lid, thread of sample bottle GL 55.
Can be used with dividing heads, division ratio 1:8 and 1:10.
Furthermore asample vessel 25 ml with lid, article-number 83.3190.16, is available, which can be inserted in the sample bottles 250 ml and 500 ml for dividing smallest sample quantities.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Complete, Sample, 7.3mL, Clear, High Recovery, 17x60mm, GPI 15-425, with Open-Top Cap and Septa
Vial Complete, Sample, 7.3mL, Clear, High Recovery, 17x60mm, 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, High Recovery, 3.7mL, Clear, GPI 13-425, 15 x 45mm, Complete 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. Available complete with open-top caps or vials only.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack
Storage Vial, Amber, 4mL, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Solid Cap, Cell Pack. For storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa. The 4mL is a 1 dram.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Micro Product, 3mL, GPI 20-400
Vial, Micro Product, 3mL, GPI 20-400. 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.
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.