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
Chemglass Life Sciences 15mm x 45mm Clear Vial, 4ml, 13-425 Threaded Top
15mm x 45mm Clear Vial, 4ml, 13-425 Threaded Top. Chemglass has made it easier for you by providing convenient pre-packed vials. Every pack of 15mm Dia. x 45mm long threaded vials comes complete with the corresponding stir bar already inside each vial. Threaded closures are also supplied in separate bag. Vials are packaged in convenient LAB-PACS of 144 pieces.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 10mL, Amber, 18mm Screw Thread Headspace, Flat Bottom, 22x46mm
Vial, 10mL, Amber, 18mm Screw Thread Headspace, Flat Bottom, 22x46mm. These vials are manufactured from Type 1 Class A borosilicate glass. The radius bottom vials can be used on LEAP Technologies Inc, CTC Analytics, Varian, Gerstel and other instruments using CombiPAL and other models requiring magnetic capable closures.
Electron Microscopy Sciences V-Vials Borosilicate Clear Vial with Cap 0.3 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: 0.3 ml
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425. With a 40% larger opening, the Large Opening Vial is specifically designed to eliminate broken needles due to the increased target area. These vials incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with a graduated marking spot and silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 20mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 57 mm, with 24-400 White Solid Cap, TFE Septa, 100/Pkg
Reaction Vial, 20mL, Complete,Clear, 28 x 57 mm, with 24-400, White Solid Cap, TFE Septa,100/Pkg
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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyethylene Vial 2.5 ml, 12 mm diameter, 40 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: 12 mm
Height: 40 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Transport Tube Sample White caps, 5 ml, Sterile
Transport Vials - Ideal for sample collection and storage. Made from virgin polypropylene, they are available in three sizes, and come either sterile or non-sterile. Graduations provide convenient and accurate references. Supplied with blue cap that has a molded-in sealing ring for a leak-proof fit.
Volume: 5 ml
Sterile: Sterile
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 2.0mL, Clear with White Grad Spot, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp. The 40% larger opening prevents broken needles due to the increased target area. The neck finish allows for the use of the patented Poly Crimp™ seals or standard aluminum seals. This vial is designed to work auto samples incorporating a robotic arm as well as other auto samplers. Clear. The vial incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck. Available with or without graduated marking spots.
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, 1.5mL, Clear, Snap Ring, High Recovery, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Snap Ring, High Recovery, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 0.3mL, Clear with Fused Insert, Snap Ring, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, 0.3mL, Clear with Fused Insert, Snap Ring, 12x32mm, 11mm Crimp.