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, 0.5 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. 12x35mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 0.5 Dram
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. 4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
4mL (1 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 13-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 15x48mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224982
GREER LABORATORIES INC Greer Laboratories SE2508100G Sterile Empty Vials, 10 mL Volume, Type I Borosilicate Glass, 25 vials/pack
Introducing GREER LABORATORIES INC SE2508100G sterile empty vials, ideal for scientific and laboratory applications. Made from high-quality Type I Borosilicate Glass, these vials provide excellent chemical resistance and assure sample integrity. Each pack contains 25 vials, all sterilized in an FDA-inspected facility, ensuring reliability for sensitive preparations. Their crimp top and butyl stopper provide a secure seal, differentiating them as a preferred choice for maintaining aseptic conditions.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Sample Storage Set Poly-Seal Screw Cap Series, 8 dram, 25 x 95 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: 10.5"(L) x 5.5"(W) x 4.5"(H).
Volume: 8 dram
Size: 25 x 95 mm
Chemglass Life Sciences Pack, Blue Bonded Closure and Vial, Glass, 2.0mL, 9mm Thread, Clear with Grad Spot, 12 x 32mm, PTFE/Silicone Septa
Pack, Blue Bonded Closure and Vial, Glass, 2.0mL, 9mm Thread, Clear with Grad Spot, 12 x 32mm, PTFE/Silicone Septa. These convenience packs come with 100 bonded closures and vials packed seperately. Closures with bonded septa are not attached.
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.
Trajan Scientific KitPack, MRQ30 Vial, 12x32mm, Maximum Recovery, Screw, Clear, MSQ PTFE/Silicone Cap, 100 Pack
KitPack, MRQ30 Vial, 12x32mm, Maximum Recovery, Screw, Clear, MSQ PTFE/Silicone Cap, 100 Pack
Ace Glass, Inc. PTFE connecting adapter, 15mm Ace-Thred to 20-400 GPI vial, Chemraz O-ring
PTFE connecting adapter, 15mm Ace-Thred to 20-400 GPI vial, Chemraz O-ring
Bellco Glass, Inc. Freeze-Dry Ampoule, 2mL 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:145mm Neck od: 8mm Capacity: 2ml
Ace Glass, Inc. 1.5 dram poly-seal vial, cs/2304, sp/144
1.5 dram sample vials fabricated from borosilicate glass. Include poly-seal cone-lined closures, which are molded in a premium grade, low density polyethylene. Inverted cone liner provides excellent seal and torque retention.
Analytical Sales & Services 11mm, 12 x 32 Clear Plastic Crimp/Snap MicroVials with 100µL - 300µL Glass Inserts , 100/Pk
Uni-Vial 11mm Crimp Snap Plast
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.
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.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400
Vial Only, Sample, 33mL, Clear, High Recovery, 28x95mm, GPI 24-400. 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.