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
Waters Corp CERTIFIED 15 X 75 MM CLEAR GLA
Certified 15 x 75 mm Clear Glass Screw Cap Vial with Cap and Bonded Pre-slit PTFE/Silicone Septum 100 pack for use in Patrol Acquity UPLC,PTFE/silicone Septum,Clear Glass Vial,Glass Type: Type 1 Class A,
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, Sample, 4mL, Amber, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425
Vial Only, Sample, 4mL, Amber, 15x45mm, GPI 13-425. Amber sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS. Made from Type 1 borosilicate glass. Vials are conveniently packed in shrink-wrapped packs of 100.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 1.5mL, Clear, Silanized, High Recovery, Large Opening, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Vial, 1. 5mL, Clear, Silanized, High Recovery, 12x32mm, 9mm Thread
Biotage Microwave Reaction Vial Kit, 0.5-2 mL 100/Case
Biotage high precision microwave vials are designed and tested to withstand pressures beyond 30 bar in a wide range of conditions. Manufactured from contaminant free microwave-safe glass. Each Biotage microwave vial has been designed for safe and efficient heating within its specified volume range. Reseal™ design means the septum reseals after it has been penetrated for repeated additions of reagents or in-situ sampling.This kit includes 100 each of vials, magnetic stir bars, aluminum caps and septa.
Chemglass Life Sciences 21 x 70 Vials, Amber, 16mL (4 Dram) Capacity, 18-400 Thread with PTFE Lined Solid PTFE Caps, Sold in a LAB-PAC of 144pcs
21x 70 Vials, Amber, 16mL (4 Dram) Capacity, 18-400 Thread with Solid PTFE Caps, Sold In A LAB-PAC of 144 pcs. Amber sample vials packaged in convenient LAB-PACS of 144 pieces. Made from Type I borosilicated glass. Full height partitions minimize breakage. Solid PTFE lined caps. Open top caps with septa are available under part number CG-4910.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial Only, 1.0mL, Amber, Glass, WISP Shell, 8x40mm
Vial, 0.8mL, 8x40mm, Amber, Flat Bottom. The 8x30mm vial is primarily used with the 60 and 100 trays for the Perkin-Elmer autosamplers. The 8x40mm vials are primarily used in the Al, Carlo Erba, Dionex and Dynatech autosamplers. Vials are manufactured from Type 1, Class A borosilicate glass.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, 2.0mL, Amber, Large Opening, 12x32mm, GPI 10-425
Vial, 2.0mL, Amber, 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. Vials available silanized.
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.
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.
BioSpec Products 2ML VIAL WITH CAP, 500/PK
Our 2.0 ml, screw cap with o-ring seal, microcentrifuge vials are made of inert polypropylene and have straight walls with a sharp conical bottom.