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
Quality Environmental Containers VIAL GL AMBER W/ OPN TOP 72/CS
NC1491906 VIAL GL AMBER W/ OPN TOP 72/CS
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 10 mL, 20 mm clear glass with blue cap - 25/pack
ALK Sterile Empty Vials (SEV) feature Type 1 glass USP borosilicate, and a latex free stopper. ALK SEVs are produced at a cGMP FDA Manufacturer and USP tested for sterility and endotoxins. Certificate of Analysis available for all production lots and vials are aseptically assembled in an ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.
MTC Bio Flip Top Vial / Digestion Tube, 50mL, 32x90mm, Self-Standing, Sterile, 20 Bags of 25
These new flat bottomed vials are made of natural polypropylene. They feature a one-piece design that includes an integral hinged cap and can be used in digestion equipment / protocols.Tubes are supplied in sterile use-packs of 25 pieces, 500 per case.• Self-standing, flat bottom• Attached caps• Molded graduations• Sterile bags of 25 - 500 per case
Bellco Glass, Inc. Freeze-Dry Ampoule, 1mL Tubular
Type 1 class a Borosilicate glass ideal for freeze drying or cryogenic storage. Tubular firing off constriction on the neck. Rigidly controller bottom to withstand pressure at low temperature.. MADE IN THE USA Tubular round bottom Length: 127mm Neck od: 7mm Capacity: 1ml
Med Vet International Amber Prescription Vial, 12 Dram, 25/Pack
Amber Prescription Vial 12 Dram 25/Pack
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 4mL, Clear, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial Only, Sample, 4mL, Clear, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. 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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425
Vial Only, Sample, 11.4mL, Clear, High Recovery, 19x70mm, GPI 15-425. 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.
Glass Vials 4ML AMBER VIAL PTFE CAP 144/CS
amber glass vial with ptfe cap, 15x45, 4ml (1dram), 13-425 thread 144/cs
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 5.0 mL, 20 mm clear glass with blue cap - 25/pack
ALK Sterile Empty Vials (SEV) feature Type 1 glass USP borosilicate, and a latex free stopper. ALK SEVs are produced at a cGMP FDA Manufacturer and USP tested for sterility and endotoxins. Certificate of Analysis available for all production lots and vials are aseptically assembled in an ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.
Accuflow Systems Sterile Empty Vial (SEV), 5.0 mL, 20 mm clear glass with gold cap - 25/pack
ALK Sterile Empty Vials (SEV) feature Type 1 glass USP borosilicate, and a latex free stopper. ALK SEVs are produced at a cGMP FDA Manufacturer and USP tested for sterility and endotoxins. Certificate of Analysis available for all production lots and vials are aseptically assembled in an ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.
