• Glass tubes, vials & containers on pages L13 and L14
• Tube racks and boxes on page L12
• More microtubes on page Y1
• Cryotube box on page Y1
• Plastic vials, jars, and sample containers on page L10

Properties of Plastics
Vials for use at very low temperatures can be found in our Cryotechniques chapter.

Moulded HDPE with leak-proof screw caps.

• Racks for scintillation vials on page L12

For optimal performance in the laboratory, PET plastic vials provide a combination of features previously unavailable in a counting vials. Safe disposal is accomplished by incineration. No harmful gas is generated (only CO₂ and H2O are created). These vials are lightweight, virtually unbreakable with the clarity of glass. PET vials also offer low permeability to solvents and minimal background count. These vials hold 20mL of fluid and measure 27mm diameter x 61mm height (with cap). The screw caps are 22‐400, made from polypropylene with a foam‐polyethylene liner. The vials and the caps are packaged separately.

Excellent seal with captive closure. For storage of small specimens or a special mould.
May be used to store non‐volatile liquids or solids. Moisture proof. Smallest vial holds one EM grid.

Available sizes:

Inquire about unlisted sizes

These vials are commonly used for storage of biological material. The cap has a ring seal, making it leak‐proof. Grooves at the base of the vial prevent it twisting in a vial rack.

These polyprolylene vials add to the existing range of vials. Available in 10mL capacity, these vials have polypropylene cap with built in seal ring making it a leakproof vial. Just like others storage vials these vials are also used for the storage of biological material, animal & human cells etc.

Plug is loose fitting and is sufficient as a cover, but would require taping for transportation.

These sample vials with screw caps are made of polypropylene and are available labelled and unlabelled.

Features

• Manufactured from virgin polypropylene
• All materials are non-cytotoxic
• Ideal for small volume samples
• Sterile
• CE marked in accordance with the European Directive 98/79/EC
• Leakproof-tested in accordance with BS5213:1975(1989) Appendix A
• Available labelled and non-labelled

Excellent quality PP sample vials with PE snap-on caps. Made by VITLAB of Germany.
These vials have the precise measurements required for the Agilent integrated autosampler used with their inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers.

Polycarbonate sample vials with screw caps, Ø 25mm, length 92mm.

This versatile screw cap container is ideal for storage and collection of a wide range of specimens.

The metal cap is lined with a ring of PVC.

Features

• Manufactured from virgin polypropylene
• All materials are non‐cytotoxic
• 35 i.d. x 55mm internal height
• CE marked in accordance with European Directive 98/79/EC
• Leakproof tested in accordance with BS5213:1975(1989) Appendix A
• Unique PE cap ensures exceptional leakproof seal
• The clear body is 38mm in diameter and the white lid is 44mm in diameter. The height, include lid, is 60mm.

Features

• Manufactured from virgin polystyrene and polypropylene
• All materials are non-cytotoxic
• Ideal for specimen collection and transportation
• Dual threaded caps for a leak resistant seal

This polypropylene container is leakproof and safe for laboratory use, eg. the collection and transport of biological specimens such as urine, sputum and tissue.

These flat bottom polystyrene jars hold specimens for safe storage and transport. The elimination of leaks during specimen transportation to and from laboratories was achieved by manufacturing to close tolerances.

Great range of small, leakproof and economical plastic jars.

Features

• Made of non‐cytotoxic polypropylene
• Ideal for liquid specimen collection, transportation and storage
• Leakproof
• Serrated top and bottom grip ensures easy opening and closing when wearing gloves
• Graduated on 3 sides