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
Neta Scientific Agilent Vial,snap,2ml,clr,WrtOn,100PK
Agilent Vial, snap top, 2 mL, clear, write-on spot, 100/pk. Vial size: 12 x 32 mm (11 mm cap) - 2 ml Crimp/Snap Top Vials & Caps
UNSPSC Code 41121806
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Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 25 ml, 24 mm diameter, 72 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: 24 mm
Height: 72 mm
Andwin Scientific POLYETHYLENE VIAL 2.5ML 100/CS
Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies: Vials, Racks, Holders, and Lyophilization Containers: Polyethylene Vials; Poly-Vials: Poly-Vial, 2.5ml Vial Capacity, 12x40mm (Dia.xHeight), 100/cs
Waters Corp Deactivated Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm screw neck 7mm Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
Deactivated vials have a silanized surface to prevent adsorption of highly polar molecules.
Waters Corp Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Crimp Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
Waters offers a limited selection of crimp cap vials, caps and septa.
Waters Corp Deactivated Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Snap Neck Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
Deactivated Clear Glass
Waters Corp Amber Glass 12 x 32 mm Crimp Vial, 2 mL Volume, 100/pk
For more information on the complete line of Waters vials, please download Waters latest brochure on vials and accessories.
Gilson Company Inc 20ML AMBER VIAL W/CAP QTY 12
Vials, Sample; Gilson; Amber glass; With screw top; 20mL
Analytical Sales & Services Custom Silanized Amber Glass 2ml Screw Vial Kit W/300µL Fused Insert And Pre-Assembled Screw Cap with/ PTFE/Silicone Liners
Custom Silanized Amber Glass 2ml Screw Vial Kit w/300µL Fused Insert and Pre-Assembled Screw Cap with/ PTFE/Silicone Liners
Neta Scientific Agilent Diffusion caps for 4ml vials, 12/PK
Agilent Cap insert, for diffusion caps, for 4 mL vials, 12/pk - Repair Parts
UNSPSC Code 41121806
- 58
