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
BURKLE INC Sample insert
Novartos Multi sample inserts are precisely fitting easily interchangeable sample inserts for the Novartos Multi pharmaceutical sampler Different volumes can be selected and combined The blank insert (0 0 ml) can be used to prevent sampling at a specific point
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.
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, headspace, 6mL, flat bottom, 22x38mm, 20mm standard finish top, cs/1000
6mL clear borosilicate glass headspace vials. Vial is 22x38mm and features a flat bottom. Top is 20mm with a standard finish. Meets USP type 1, class A specifications. 1000 per case.
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, shell, 1mL, amber, 8x40mm, with snap cap, pk/200
Vials, shell, 1mL, amber, 8x40mm, with snap cap, pk/200
Ace Glass, Inc. 3mL heavy wall vial, conical bottom, 14/10 outer joint20-400 externally threaded
3mL heavy wall vial, conical bottom, 14/10 outer joint20-400 externally threaded
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, high recovery, 3.1mL, straight bottom, 13-425 thread, cs/100
Vials, high recovery, 3.1mL, straight bottom, 13-425 thread, cs/100
Ace Glass, Inc. Vials, headspace, 20mL, flat bottom, 23x75mm, 20mm standard finish top, pk/100
20mL clear borosilicate glass headspace vials. Vial is 23x75mm and features a flat bottom. Top is 20mm with a standard finish. Meets USP type 1, class A specifications. 100 per pack.
Andwin Scientific SHELL VIAL 1 DRAM 144/PK
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. Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Vials; Shell: Clear Glass, Plain Top: 1 dr. (3.7ml) Capacity, 15 OD mm, 45 Hgt mm, 144/pk
Andwin Scientific POLYETHYLENE VIAL 8ML 100/CS
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Polyethylene Vials; Poly-Vials: Poly-Vial, 8ml Vial Capacity, 17x36mm (Dia.xHeight), 100/cs
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vial Holder
Machined from solid aluminum, holds 5 (#72631-10) shell vials. It is ideal for handling cold or hot samples for prolonged periods of time out of the refrigerator or oven. Comes complete with a handle. Measurements: 4 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 3/4".
Electron Microscopy Sciences Tooled Neck Vials, 2 Dram
These vials are made from Type 1, Class B borosilicate glass. Their tooled necks ensure accurate fit with "snap-in" closures. They are ideal for storage of specimens and sample blocks. Comes with an open-bottom closure.
Volume: 2 Dram
