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
Med Vet International Disposable Pet Water and Food Bowls, 8oz., 500/pk
Disposable Water and Food Bowls are constructed of a special high-density recyclable foam that is sturdy and completely waterproof. Perfect for either holding liquids or solid food. Hard to tip over.Water and Food Bowl. 8 oz. capacity.
Quality Environmental Containers 40ml vial, clear borosilicate glass, 24-400 white closed top polypropylene cap withbonded PTFE faced silicone liner - assembled
Level 1 vials are assembled, with clear borosilicate glass and polypropylene cap with bonded PTFE/silicone liner.
Analytical Sales & Services 10mm, 12 X 32 PP Wide Mouth Screw Microvials with 500µL Inserts
Screw Top Polypropylene Vial A, Case/1000.
Revvity Health Sciences Inc Oximate Vial, 20 mL, urea screw cap, case of 500
Oximate Vial, 20 mL, urea screw cap, case of 500
Revvity Health Sciences Inc 4 mL Anti-Static Pico Pro Vial, 2000/pk
4 mL Anti-Static Pico Pro Vial, 2000/pk
Chemglass Life Sciences 3mL Clear High Recovery Vial, V Bottom, Micro Product, Graduated, 20-400 Black Phenolic Open Top Cap and Gray PTFE/Silicone Septa, 20mm OD x 47mm Height
Vial, Micro Product, 3mL, GPI 20-400. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A Borosilicate glass and come with an open-top cap with PTFE Silicone septa. Vials come with a fire glazed bottom to eliminate particulate unlike other micro vials with ground bottoms. These vials have a conical interior bottom that allows for maximum retrieval with a syringe or micropipette. Vials can be used for small-scale reactions, centrifugation and storage. Sold in cases of 12.
Perkin Elmer US LLC 50 mL Polypropylene Vial with Screw Cap, Qty. 50
Outer Diameter: 28 mm Volume: 50 mL Cap Type: Screw Cap Quantity: 50
Ace Glass, Inc. 40mL (10 dram) amber EPA vials with 24-400 open top, white polypropylene caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225315
40mL (10 dram) amber EPA vials with 24-400 open top, white polypropylene caps with PTFE/Silicone liners, 28x96mm, cs/72, Wheaton 225315
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