Chromatography Vials

Vial Selection, Compatibility, and Quality You Can Trust

Chrom Tech supplies a complete range of chromatography vials, inserts, and closures including 1.5 mL and 2 mL clear and amber formats compatible with Agilent, Shimadzu, Thermo, and Waters autosamplers. Available in glass or plastic, these vials deliver reliable sealing, accurate sample recovery, and consistent results.

The industry-standard 12 × 32 mm vial fits most autosamplers, while 20 mm headspace vials support gas analysis workflows. Screw thread, crimp, and snap top designs provide flexibility for HPLC, GC, and high-throughput applications.

Choose Type I borosilicate glass for inert performance or polypropylene and TPX polymers for chemical resistance. Amber vials protect light-sensitive samples, while vial inserts help maximize recovery for low-volume injections. Common configurations are in stock and ready to ship. Contact Chrom Tech for expert vial selection support.

Vial Resources

Chrom Tech Recommended In Stock Kits (1000/cs)

HPLC

Headspace

Vial Categories

Explore popular chromatography vials from Chrom Tech

Screw Thread

9 mm Wide Mouth Autosampler Vials

Features

Recommended format for most HPLC and LC/MS workflows
40% larger opening than 8-425 vials
Clear and amber

Snap Seal

Favorite among HPLC users seeking a convenient, tool-free capping solution

Features

11 mm snap top vials
Wide-mouth opening

Crimp Top

Crimp top vials are our recommended vial for gas chromatography applications

Features

Reduces Evaporation
Chain-of-custody or tamper-proof closures

Headspace

Precision-engineered for consistent performance in GC headspace applications

Features

Crimp and screw thread formats
Clear or amber glass
18 mm and 20 mm closures
Flat or round bottoms

Agilent Vials

Explore genuine Agilent Vials— designed for Agilent HPLC, GC, and headspace autosamplers.

Features

Agilent Crimp Vials
Agilent Screw Thread Vials
Agilent Headspace Vials

Vial Accessories

Accessories from your top vial manufacturers

Features

Vial racks
Manual crimpers and decappers
Electronic crimpers and decappers

Storage

Securely store your lab standards with our high-quality storage vials with solid screw tops.

Features

Optimized for Repeated Sealing
Amber Vials for Sensitive Samples

Miscellaneous Vials

Other vials used in specialty chromatography workflows

Features

PFAS free vials
EPA and VOA vials
Silanized vials
Shell vials

Chromatography Vial Glossary ▸

Autosampler Vial
A precision-manufactured vial used in automation systems to deliver samples into HPLC, UHPLC, or GC instruments.

Crimp-Top Vial
A chromatography vial sealed using an aluminum crimp cap for maximum sealing strength—ideal for GC applications.

Screw-Top Vial
A vial with a threaded neck that accepts screw caps, widely used in HPLC and LC/MS workflows.

Snap-Top Vial
A convenience-focused vial with a snap-fit closure, enabling quick sealing without tools.

Headspace Vial
A thick-walled vial designed for heated headspace GC analysis, allowing pressure build-up during sample equilibration.

Vial Insert
A small inner sleeve used to enable low-volume injections or ensure the autosampler needle reaches the sample.

Septum (Septa)
A pierceable silicone/PTFE sealing layer inside vial caps, ensuring sample containment without contamination.

Amber Glass
UV-blocking borosilicate glass used to protect light-sensitive compounds from photodegradation.

Polypropylene (PP)
A chemically resistant polymer used when glass is unsuitable—ideal for trace-metal or bioanalytical workflows.

Chromatography Vial Categories ▸

Screw-Top Vials

Threaded chromatography vials widely used for HPLC and LC/MS workflows.

Crimp-Top Vials

Tight-sealing vials ideal for GC and elevated temperature workflows.

Snap-Top Vials

Convenient snap-fit closure vials for autosamplers requiring fast turnaround.

Headspace Vials

Thick-walled vials engineered for heated headspace GC equilibration.

Vial Inserts

Inner sleeves enabling low-volume injections or improved needle reach.

Vial Caps & Septa

Closures incorporating pierceable septa to maintain sample integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions ▸

Which vial type should I use for GC vs. HPLC applications?

Crimp vials are recommended for GC due to superior sealing and evaporation control, while screw or snap top vials are preferred for HPLC and LCMS systems.

What vial material is best for light-sensitive samples?

Amber glass or black polypropylene vials block UV and visible light, protecting light-sensitive analytes from degradation during handling and storage.

Do Chrom Tech vials fit all autosamplers?

Yes. Chrom Tech vials conform to standard autosampler dimensions and are compatible with Agilent, Thermo Fisher, Shimadzu, Waters, and other major LC/GC instruments.