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 Storage Vial, 20mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 57mm, 24-400 White Solid Cap, with Bonded Silicone/PTFE Liner
Storage Vial, 20mL, Complete, Clear, 28 x 57mm, 24-400 White Solid Cap, TFE Septa. For storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa.
Chemglass Life Sciences Storage Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 8mL, Complete, Clear, 17 x 60mm, 15-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa. The 8mL is a 2 dram.
Quality Environmental Containers 32oz/950mL Amber Boston Round, 30/pk
Size: 32oz/950mL, Cap Size: 33mm, Color: Amber
Andwin Scientific 50 ml PP storage vial with screw cap, sterilized, 20 bags of 25 (500)
50 ml PP storage vial with screw cap, sterilized, 20 bags of 25 (500)
Waters Corp Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Screw Neck Vial with, Cap and Preslit PTFE/Silicone Septum 100/pk
Clear Glass 12 x 32mm screw neck Vial with Cap and preslit PTFE/silicone Septum, 2 mL, Pre-Assembled for Dissolution Systems, 100/pkg;Agilent Beckman Dynatech Finnigan Fisons Gilson Hitachi LDC Perkin-Elmer Spectra-Physics Varian Waters 269
Environmental Sampling Supply Inc GLASS VIALS 20 ML (72/CS)
20ML BOROSILICATE CLEAR GLASS VIAL/24-414POLY CLOSEDTOP CLOSUER/TEFLON LINER/EPA CERTIFIED
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 Clear Glass 12 x 32 mm Screw Neck 7mm 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.
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc STOPPER 20MM S10-F451 500PCS
NC2323604 STOPPER 20MM S10-F451 500PCS
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with Marking Spot, Silanized, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with Marking Spot, Silanized, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread. With a 40% larger opening, these vials are specifically designed to work in robotic arm auto samplers. They also incorporate the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the neck of the vial. Available with graduated marking spots, and silanized.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 3.0mL, Glass, High Recovery, WISP, GPI 13-425, 15x45mm
Vial, 3.0mL, Glass, High Recovery, WISP, GPI 13-425, 15x45mm.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber with White Grad Spot, Snap Seal, 12x32mm, 11mm Snap Seal
The Snap Seal™ vial can be securely sealed with the patented Poly Crimp™ Seal, aluminum seal or variety of Chem Snap Cap™ designs. The Snap Seal™ vial incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck. This certifies dependable, reliable use with autosamplers, even those with robotic arms.
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 Storage Vial, 4mL, Complete, Clear, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa
Storage/Reaction Vial, 4mL, Complete, Clear, 15 x 45mm, 13-425 Green Open Top Cap, TFE Septa. For reaction or storage applications, these vials are packaged in a SBS coated white tray complete with SBS partition. Boxes are marked with alpha-numeric coordinates for fast and easy vial identification. Caps are supplied installed on the vials and all sizes have the TFE lined silicone SURE-LINK septa. The 4mL is a 1 dram.