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WHEATON | Vial Guide www.wheatonsci.com WHEATON Vials...For the Smaller Samples in Life WHEATON offers the most comprehensive line of ampules, vials About WHEATON and accessories for the laboratory research market. Sample vials, WHEATON admires those people who devote their life to science. fabricated from high-quality glass tubing, offer uniform sidewall and It’s this admiration that drives us to design and deliver today’s most bottom thickness. Liquid scintillation vials are the original scintillation innovative solutions for the laboratory research, diagnostic packaging vials invented by WHEATON over 60 years ago. Manufactured from and specialty pharmaceuticals industries. It’s this admiration that low potassium borosilicate glass, PET and HPDE, the WHEATON line motivates us to offer the best customer service experience and most of vials is the largest and most diverse in the industry. High recovery dependable products in the industry. And, it’s with admiration that vials feature a conical interior that allows for maximum retrieval of a we stand behind those people who help move the world forward one sample with a syringe. Certain vial styles can be used with automated discovery, one sample at a time. The WHEATON name means more compound storage systems and easily bar coded using a 2D or linear than a legacy of the highest quality products and services; it stands bar code format. for a commitment to honor the effort of all scientists... because it’s their life’s work. When you are looking for a high-quality and dependable vial, WHEATON can provide the best product for your application. WHEATON can also accommodate the custom design and manufacturing of vials. Additionally we offer bar coding, critical cleaning, and surface treatment services. WHEATON 800.225.1437 (U.S. & Canada Only) | 856.825.1100 | 856.825.1368 (F) | www.wheatonsci.com Table of Contents 2 15 4 16 Ampules 2-3 Cryogenic Vials 4 Freezer Boxes & Racks 5 High Recovery Vials 6-10 5 23 Bar Code Readers 11 Liquid Scintillation Vials 12-14 Specialty Vials 15 Sample Vials 16-21 Screw Caps 22 Racks 23 Serum / Crimp Vials and Bottles 24-25 Serum Vial Closures 26-27 Crimpers & Decappers 28-30 6 24 Uni-Dose & Vacule Vials 31 Liquid Handling 32-33 SciLutions® Customized Services 34 12 28 WHEATON 800.225.1437 (U.S. & Canada Only) | 856.825.1100 | 856.825.1368 (F) | www.wheatonsci.com > 2 Ampules Cryule® Cryogenic Ampule •• For biological sample preservation in glass •• Allows for storage at low temperatures •• Made from low extractable borosilicate glass that conforms to USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements •• Can be used in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen •• Special design allows for storage at low temperatures as well as rapid thawing Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) *OD at Top (mm) Qty/Case 651462 1 10.5 x 61 5 144 651463 1.2 11.8 x 58 5 144 651464 1.5 11.5 x 61 5 144 651466 2 11.5 x 70 5 144 651469 5 16.5 x 98 8 144 651470 10 19.5 x 114 9 144 * Approximate OD Sample Traceability Using WHEATON Ampules are all glass containers that can be hermetically sealed to preserve sample purity and extend sample shelf life. WHEATON ampules are ideal for standards WHEATON Cryule Cryogenic Ampules packaging, environmental and diagnostic standards, lyophilization and cryogenic storage. >• Glass ampules provide the highest sample integrity for These ampules protect against sample contamination due to their tamper-evident seal. A longterm storage. Since ampules are not provided pre-bar gold band on the stem of the ampule indicates that the ampule is pre-scored to facilitate coded, WHEATON provides customization of bar codes according to customer snapping off the top of the ampule eliminating the need to file the ampule. The ampule specifications. line includes pre-scored, funnel-top, standard, glass Cryule® cryogenic ampules and >• A ceramic 2 dimensional (2D) or linear bar code can be applied to the ampule. ® Vacule lyophilization ampules. WHEATON can also design a custom ampule to fit your The ceramic bar code is durable when used in extreme temperatures. special requirements. >• 2D bar codes are a machine readable symbol of rows of encrypted data arranged in a rectangular or square pattern that stores large amounts of data. >• Linear bar codes are black and white vertical bars located on the side of Sealing Methods the ampule that contain various amounts of data ranging from simple number chains to large amounts of numeric and alphanumeric data sets. Tip Sealing Method for Standard Ampules: While holding the ampule body, insert the tip of the ampule stem into the sealing flame. Heat the tip approximately 3-4mm from >• Number sequencing on bar code is guaranteed not to duplicate. the top. Gently rotate the ampule while heating the tip until the melted glass fuses into >• Once the 2D bar code is applied to the ampule, the bar code can be scanned and a smooth dome. read using the WHEATON SingleScan bar code reader (Cat. No. W986000). ® Pull Seal Method for Funnel-Top Ampules: In addition to easier filling, the funnel-top >• The bar code identification can be simply stored in an Microsoft Excel file or any other data collection system. ampule is easier to seal using the Pull Seal method. Hold the funnel top with one hand and the body of the ampule with the other hand. Insert the center of the ampule stem >• WHEATON can also manufacture a custom ampule and provide critical cleaning into the sealing flame. As the glass softens, rotate the ampule while pulling the funnel and sterilization services. top off. This will require very little force and will allow the glass to seal itself. This method >• For more information on WHEATON Customized Services, contact your WHEATON can be used for all ampule configurations. Regional Manager or Customer Service. WHEATON 800.225.1437 (U.S. & Canada Only) | 856.825.1100 | 856.825.1368 (F) | www.wheatonsci.com Ampules > 3 Cryule® Cryogenic Ampule, Prescored •• For biological sample preservation in glass •• Pre-scored to eliminate filing •• Allows for storage at low temperatures •• Made from low extractable borosilicate glass that conforms Ampule, Pre-Scored to USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements •• Pre-scored to eliminate filing •• Can be used in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen •• Made from amber borosilicate glass that conforms to USP Type I requirements for light transmission to protect Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) *OD at Top (mm) Qty/Case light-sensitive products 651482 1 10.5 x 61 5 144 •• Stems can be pull or tip sealed 651483 1.2 11.8 x 58 5 144 Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) Qty/Case 651486 2 11.5 x 70 5 144 Amber 176792 1 10.5 x 67 144 176796 2 12 x 75 144 176799 5 16.5 x 84 144 Vacule®, Lyophilization Ampule •• Ideal for small volume lyophilization samples •• Made from low extractable borosilicate glass that conforms to USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements •• Heat or stopper sealed Ampule, Funnel-Top, Pre-Scored •• To stopper seal, use WHEATON Stopper W651450 •• Funnel top provides easier filling Cat. No. Description Dia x H (mm) *OD at Top (mm) Qty/Case •• Pre-scored to eliminate filing 651446 2mL Vacule 12 x 86 10 144 •• Made from low extractable borosilicate glass that conforms to ASTM E438 Type I, Class A and USP Type I W651450 11mm Gray Butyl Stopper - - 144 requirements •• Stem is pull sealed Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) Qty/Case 176732 1 10.5 x 88 144 176740 10 19 x 130 144 Vacule® Lyophilization Ampule, Pre-Scored •• Ideal for small volume lyophilization samples •• Pre-Scored for easy opening •• Made from low extractable borosilicate glass that conforms to USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements Ampule, Standard •• Heat sealed only •• Commonly used for packaging certified standards •• Consistent with low background counts Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) *OD at Top (mm) Qty/Case •• Made from low potassium borosilicate glass that meets 651502 1 10 x 108 10 144 USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements 651506 2 11.8 x 122 11.75 144 651509 5 16.5 x 133 9 144 Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) Qty/Case 651510 10 19.5 x 154 10 144 176759 7 17 x 95 25 * Approximate OD 176762 20 28 x 100 25 Ampule, Pre-Scored •• Pre-scored to eliminate filing Ampule Snapper, Disposable •• Made from low extractable borosilicate glass that •• Protects against glass splinters conforms to USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A •• Prevents cross contamination requirements This disposable plastic fracture and safety collar •• Stems can be pull or tip sealed protects against glass splinters when used to break Cat. No. Size (mL) Dia x H (mm) Qty/Case open pre-scored ampules. Just slip the Ampule Snapper over the top of the ampule, slide it down to the prescored position, and snap it. Clear The Ampule Snapper and ampule top can be discarded to prevent cross contamination. 176772 1 10.5 x 67 144 176776 2 12 x 75 144 Cat. No. For Ampule Size Qty/Case 176779 5 16.5 x 84 144 177105 1 & 2mL 144 176780 10 19 x 107 144 176782 20 22.5 x 130 144 176784 50 29.5 x 175 144 WHEATON 800.225.1437 (U.S. & Canada Only) | 856.825.1100 | 856.825.1368 (F) | www.wheatonsci.com > 4 Cryogenic Vials Color Code your work with WHEATON Freezer Storage Boxes CryoELITE® Cryogenic Vials, Freestanding •• Unrivaled cap seal exceeds DOT and IATA regulations ensuring ultimate protection of samples during transportation and demanding freeze-thaw handling •• Optional 2D Data Matrix Bar Code Insert provides unique identifier for traceability •• Bottom format allows unrestricted view of 2D bar code for convenient automated scanning.