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, 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.
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 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 Complete Package, 0.2-0.5mL Microwave Vials, 8mm OD X 83mm Long (0.2 - 0.5mL Glass Vials require the PEEK adapter collar to attach crimp seals and septa. This is not included or sold by Chemglass.)
Complete Package, 0.2-0.5mL Microwave Vials, 8mm OD X 83mm Long. 0.2 - 0.5mL Glass Vials require the PEEK adapter collar to attach crimp seals and septa. These are not included. Perform microwave-heated reactions in glass vials secured by 20mm aluminum seals with 0.125-inch thick, blue PTFE / white silicone septa. Glass vials are made from heavy-wall, Type I, Class A borosilicate for its high resistance to both chemicals and thermal shock. Microwave reaction vials are designed to withstand pressures up to 300 PSI (20 bars). PTFE-coated stir bars are used to provide continuous stirring and even heating during reactions.
Thermo Scientific™ National Glass Screw-Thread Sample Vials with Open-Top Caps and Septa
Thermo Scientific™ National Glass Screw-Thread Sample Vials with Open-Top Caps and Septa include shrink-wrapped vials and separately packaged caps and septa.
Fisherbrand™ Polystyrene Sample Vials
High-impact, fast-flow polystyrene single-use sample vials for automated blood cell counters
Thermo Scientific™ SUN-SRi™ High Recovery Vials
Combine large sample capacities while eliminating waste
Thermo Scientific™ SUN-SRi™ VOA Vials, Clear
Clear borosilicate glass
DWK Life Sciences Wheaton™ Glass Sample Vials in Vial File™: PROMO
Vial File provides a compact, easily accessible means of sample storage
Qorpak™ Clear Borosilicate Vials, Ultra Clean
Offer maximum visibility
Bel-Art™ Sample Vials, Captive Closure
Friction-fit, captive closures are easy to open and close with a flick of the thumb.
Thermo Scientific™ National Scientific™ BioStor™ Screw Cap Vials, Conical
Thick-walled construction, with reinforced support collar, allows high speed centrifugation to 17,000xg
MedSchenker™ Disposable Culture Tube
The MedSchenker™ Disposable Culture Tubes are translucent, hold up to 10 mL of liquid, are practically unbreakable and can withstand high temperatures during testing. They also feature our CQ-Lock™ screw cap, for a secure locking mechanism that ensures safe transport.
Fisherbrand™ Clear Glass Threaded Vials with Closures Attached
General-purpose vials.
