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
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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 2 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. 19x51mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 2 Dram
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, high recovery, 4mL, straight bottom, 13-425 thread, cs/100
Vials, high recovery, 4mL, straight bottom, 13-425 thread, cs/100
Andwin Scientific POLYETHYLENE VIAL 50ML 100/CS
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Polyethylene Vials; Poly-Vials: Poly-Vial, 50ml Vial Capacity, 30x74mm (Dia.xHeight), 100/cs
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 1 ml, 9 mm diameter, 32 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: 9 mm
Height: 32 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 2.5 ml, 12 mm diameter, 40 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: 12 mm
Height: 40 mm
Chemglass Life Sciences Complete Package, 10-20mL Microwave Vials, 28mm OD X 83mm Long
Complete Package, 10-20mL Microwave Vials, 28mm OD X 83mm Long. Perform microwave-heated reactions in glass vials secured by 20mm aluminum seals with 0.125-inch thick, blue PTFE / white silicone septa. Glass vials are made from heavy-wall, Type I, Class A borosilicate for its high resistance to both chemicals and thermal shock. Microwave reaction vials are designed to withstand pressures up to 300 PSI (20 bars). PTFE-coated stir bars are used to provide continuous stirring and even heating during reactions.Chemglass microwave vials come complete with vials, septa and stir bars packed for convenience, cleanliness and protection in white corrugated cartons with removable trays of ten vials each. For crimper and decapper tools see CG-4930.PLEASE NOTE: Stir bars and aluminum seals are supplied but are not assembled.CG-4920-02 Complete Package To Include:100ea 10mL Vials, 100ea 20mm Aluminum Seals with PTFE Faced Silicone Septa and 12ea 6mm Diameter X 15mm Long Egg Shaped PTFE Stir Bars
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2 Dram, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Thread, with Red Pressure Relief Cap
Vial, 2 Dram, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Thread, with Red Pressure Relief Cap. Reaction vials are perfect for use in heated reactions. Supplied complete with a special pressure relief open top cap. Packed 100 per box.• Supplied complete with a special open top cap which prevents the pressure in the vial from exceeding 150 psig. • Made from 33 expansion borosilicate glass which conforms to ASTM E-438 Type 1-Class A, USP Type 1 and ISO 3585. The high resistance to thermal shock along with its maximum chemical resistance makes this the glass of choice for reaction vials along with most all laboratory glassware.• Packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification.PLEASE NOTE: VIALS AND CAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE SEPERATE. MUST BE PURCHASED COMPLETE.
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.
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 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 10mL Vial
Sodium Chloride Injection is used to replace lost body fluids and salts. Can also be used as a sterile irrigation solution.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Sample Storage Set Snap Cap Shell Vial Series, 3 dram, 12 x 114 mm
Poly-plug, Knurled snap-caps are friction fitted with glass shell vial, straight sided, and a flat bottom. 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 size:13"(L)x 3.5"(W)x 5"(H).
Volume: 3 dram
Size: 12 x 114 mm
Med Vet International Soda Lime 38 Lb Tub Color Changing CO2 Absorber
Soda Lime 38 Lb Tub Color Changing CO2 Absorber