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
Bellco Glass, Inc. 4 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes Sterile Caps separated 200 tubes/bag 200 caps/bag 1000 tubesplus1000 caps/cs
4 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes Sterile Caps separated 200 tubes/bag 200 caps/bag 1000 tubesplus1000 caps/cs
Bellco Glass, Inc. 5 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Pink Capture Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
5 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes with Pink Capture Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences 16mL (4 Dram) Vial, 21mm OD x 70mm Height, 18-400 Thread Size, with PTFE Lined Solid PTFE Black Caps
16mL (4 Dram) Vial, 21mm OD x 70mm Height, 18-400 Thread Size, with PTFE Lined Solid PTFE Black Caps. Sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS of 144. Made from Type 1 Borosilicate glass. Full height partitions minimize breakage. Solid PTFE Lined Caps.
Bellco Glass, Inc. Clear Vial w/Cap,2.0mL
Manufactured from type 1 class a Borosilicate glass. Amber vials are manufactures from type 1 amber glass. these vials fit most auto-sampler. Designed for use with varian and other auto-samplers. MADE IN THE USA. Size: 12x32mm Amber & clear vials available
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
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.
Bellco Glass, Inc. 10 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes Sterile Caps separated 200 tubes/bag 200 caps/bag 1000 tubesplus1000 caps/cs
10 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Tubes Sterile Caps separated 200 tubes/bag 200 caps/bag 1000 tubesplus1000 caps/cs
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 4.0mL, Amber, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial, 4.0mL, Amber, WISP, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. This vial is designed to work in Shimadzu and Waters WISP™ 48 position auto samplers. Amber borosilicate. 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.
Bellco Glass, Inc. 10 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Shorter Tubes with Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
10 mL Sterile Disposable Sampler Shorter Tubes with Caps on Sterile 50/pk 1000/cs
Bellco Glass, Inc. 2.0 mL SelfStanding Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread Hinged Cap with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
2.0 mL SelfStanding Vials Natural Color Caps External Thread Hinged Cap with Sealing Ring Sterile 50/pk 500/box 2000/cs
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap, 3.0 ml
These vials are made from Wheaton-33 low extractable borosilicate glass and they safeguard against any change of product pH caused by alkali, which can be extracted from ordinary glass. Wheaton V-Vials are exceptionally sturdy vials with a conical interior bottom. Their special features insure maximum security and economy in handling, storing and shipping of costly micro and semi-micro samples.
V-Vials are ideal for Micro Mixing, Homogenization, Centrifugation, Concentration, Extraction, Derivatization, Radiosynthesis, Hybridization, Anaerobic Reactions, and Catalytic Hydrogenation.
All components can be autoclaved. They come packed 12 vials in a hinged lid storage box. Graduated; clear; screw cap has solid top and TFE-faced white (styrene butadiene) rubber liner.
Volume: 3.0 ml
Electron Microscopy Sciences Wheaton 320 Borosilicate Sample Vial, Amber, 8 ml, 17 x 63 mm
Multi purpose glass sample vials specifically suited for research studies. These sample vials are economically priced and conveniently packaged in two shrink-wrapped packs of 100 vials. These vials come with lined caps and are packaged separately. The vials can be sterilized and stored at low temperatures. Wheaton 320 borosilicate glass protects light-sensitive samples.
Color: Amber
Volume: 8 ml
Size: 17 x 63 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 50 ml, 30 mm diameter, 74 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: 30 mm
Height: 74 mm
Waters Corp Deactivated Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Snap Neck Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
Deactivated Clear Glass