Selection Guide for

Agilent Vials and Accessories

A Perfect Fit for Agilent Instruments

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The quality and reliability of Agilent instruments are

also integral to Agilent supplies. Our experienced

engineers ensure that the specifications and tolerances

of our vials match our autosamplers.

We carefully consider critical areas such as vial neck angles,

bottom design and height when we design enhancements to any

Agilent autosampler. And we use only top-quality glass approved

by U.S., European and Japanese Pharmacopiea. The close rela-

tionship between Agilent instruments and Agilent supplies

provides a PerfectFit solution that keeps your productivity high.

Agilent offers a large selection of vials in different styles, a variety

of cap colors, multiple septa choices, and various packaging

options and sizes.

This guide provides information to help you determine the best

vial and accessories for your specific needs.

Get a PerfectFitwith Agilent Technologies Vials

Vial OptionsGlass for general purposeuse and for use withacids

Silanized for use with samplesthat bind to glass,and for trace analyses

Microvolume Inserts for use with verysmall sample volumes

High Recovery Vials for use with limitedsample volumes

Amber Vials for use with light-sensitive samples

Polypropylene for use with alcoholsand aqueous solvents

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High Quality

Selecting Septa MaterialsVial cap septa are critically importantto optimal analysis. Each septumcomplements the overall system andenhances chemical performance.Agilent vial cap septa are specificallyformulated and constructed for opti-mum system performance, withminimal coring and superior chemicalinertness.

Red Rubber/PTFE

• Routine analysis • Moderate resealing• Excellent chemical inertness• Not recommended for multiple

injections or storage of samples• Least expensive

Silicone/PTFE

• Excellent resealing• Resists coring• Good for multiple injections

PTFE/Silicone/PTFE

• Used in trace analysis applications• Above average resealing• Most resistant to coring• Least evaporation• Use with large diameter, blunt tip

syringe needles Packaging OptionsVials and caps can be ordered sepa-rately or in combination packs.

• Vial packs of 100 or 1000 in a plastic tray

• Caps with septa, 100/pack• Vials, caps and septa in a 6-drawer

storage box, 500/pack • Pre-assembled vials, caps and septa,

100/pack • Crimp top vials with microvolume

inserts, 100/pack

Receive quantity discounts for highvolume purchases, with discountbreaks at 1-10, 11-50, 51+.

PTFE Disc

• Good for MS and ECD analysis• No contamination• No resealing• Single injection• No long-term sample storage

Viton®

• Chlorinated solvents• Organic acids• Limited resealing• Not suitable for 32 gauge syringe

Determining Your NeedsTo determine potential quantities,consider:• The number of samples run during

a day/week• If samples are run in small or large

batches• If samples are run manually or with

an autosampler• If samples are run overnight,

unattended

Note: Unattended autosampler runsrequire a precise fit for uninterruptedoperation. Typically, automated sam-ple runs use a higher quantity of vials.

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Crimp Top Vials• Most popular• Least expensive• Needs crimping tool (manual or electronic)• Color-coded caps• Available in glass, polypropylene, high recovery and silanized• Cannot reuse caps

Wide Opening Crimp Top Vials

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5181-3375 Clear wide opening crimp top, 2 ml5182-0543 Clear wide opening crimp top, 2 ml with write-on spot5181-3376 Amber wide opening crimp top, 2 ml with write-on spot

Part No. Description (1000/Pack)5183-4491 Clear wide opening crimp top, 2 ml5183-4492 Clear wide opening crimp top, 2 ml with write-on spot5183-4493 Amber wide opening crimp top, 2 ml with write-on spot

Part No. Description (Vial Kits 500/Pack)5181-3400 Clear crimp top vials, silver aluminum crimp cap, Teflon/red rubber septa5181-8801 Amber crimp top vials, with write-on spot, silver aluminum crimp cap,

Teflon/red rubber septa

Crimp Caps with 11 mm Septa

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5181-1210 Silver aluminum cap, clear PTFE/red rubber septa5182-0552 Silver aluminum cap, PTFE/silicone septa5181-1211 Silver aluminum cap, PTFE/silicone/PTFE septa5181-1212 Silver aluminum cap, black Viton septa

Screw Top Vials• Easiest to use• More expensive• Can remove cap to recover or discard sample• Color-coded caps• Available in glass, high recovery and silanized• Can reuse caps

Wide Opening Screw Top Vials

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5182-0714 Clear wide opening screw top, 2 ml5182-0715 Clear wide opening screw top, 2 ml with write-on spot5182-0716 Amber wide opening screw top, 2 ml with write-on spot

Part No. Description (1000/Pack)5183-2067 Clear wide opening screw top, 2 ml5183-2068 Clear wide opening screw top, 2 ml with write-on spot5183-2069 Amber wide opening screw top, 2 ml with write-on spot

Part No. Description (Vial Kits 500/Pack)5182-0732 Clear vials, blue screw caps, Teflon/red rubber septa5182-0867 Clear vials with write-on spot, blue screw caps, Teflon/red rubber septa5182-0733 Amber vials with write-on spot, green screw caps, Teflon/red rubber septa

Polypropylene Screw Caps with 11 mm Septa

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5182-0717 Blue screw caps, PTFE/red rubber septa5182-0720 Blue screw caps, PTFE/silicone septa5182-0723 Blue screw caps, PTFE/silicone/PTFE septa5183-2076 Blue screw caps, PTFE/silicone pre-slit septa

Crimp top vial Ambercrimp top vial

Screw top vial Amberscrew top vial

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Excellent Reliability

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Snap Top Vials• Use snap or crimp cap• Moderate price• Can remove cap, but with more difficulty than with a screw cap• Color-coded caps• Available in glass, polypropylene, high recovery and silanized• Can reuse caps

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5181-0544 Clear vial, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm5182-0546 Clear vial, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm with write-on spot5181-0545 Amber vial, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm with write-on spot

Part No. Description (1000/Pack)5182-2067 Clear vial, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm5182-2068 Clear vial, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm with write-on spot5181-2069 Amber vial, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm with write-on spot

Part No. Description (Vial Kits 500/Pack)5182-0547 Clear vials, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm clear polypropylene snap caps, PTFE/red

rubber septa5182-0548 Amber vials, 2 ml, 12 x 32 mm with write-on spot, clear polypropylene snap

caps, PTFE/red rubber septa

Snap Caps with 11 mm Septa

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5182-0542 Clear polypropylene caps, polyethylene septa5182-0550 Clear polypropylene, PTFE/red rubber septa5182-0540 Clear polypropylene, PTFE septa5182-0541 Blue polypropylene caps, PTFE/silicone septa5182-0566 Clear polypropylene, PTFE/silicone/PTFE septa

Polypropylene Vials• Translucent and chemically resistant material• For pH-sensitive samples, sodium or heavy metals

analysis• Temperatures to 135 °C• Crimp and snap caps available

Part No. Description (100/Pack)9301-0977 Glass-lined polypropylene wide opening crimp top, 100 µl

Part No. Description (500/Pack)5183-2087 Flat-bottom inserts, polypropylene

Part No. Description (1000/Pack)5183-4731 Crimp or snap caps, polypropylene, wide opening, 300 µl

Clear, snap top vial

Clear, snaptop vial with

write-on spot

Amber, snaptop vial with

write-on spot

Glass linedpolypropylene

Flat bottompolypropylene

Wide openingpolypropylene

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Screw, crimp or snap top

Full 1.5 ml capacity

150 µl volume level

15 µl volume level

Microvolume InsertsYou can put microvolume inserts into a regular vial for sampling small to verysmall volumes. The inserts provide less surface area, making it easier to with-draw a sample. Microvolume inserts are available in two materials: glass andpolypropylene, with three styles to choose from:

Polymer Feet• Feet act as a shock absorber preventing the syringe

needle from striking the bottom of the vial • Allows virtually zero dead volume• Best suited for µl volumes

Pulled-Point • Economical choice• Fits directly into vial without the use of springs

Flat Bottom • Sample size of 250 µl• Economical choice

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5181-1270 Glass inserts with polymer feet. Conical with precision-formed mandrel

interior, 100 µl5181-8872 Deactivated glass inserts with polymer feet. Conical with precision-formed

mandrel interior and attached feet. Silanized to close off all active sites, 100 µl5182-0649 Polypropylene inserts with polymer feet. Conical with precision-formed interior

and attached feet, 100 µl

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5183-2085 Pulled-point glass inserts with polymer feet. Conical with pulled-point interior,

100 µl

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5181-3377 Glass flat bottom inserts, 250 µl5183-2086 Deactivated glass flat bottom inserts. Silanized to close off all active sites, 250 µl5183-2087 Polypropylene flat bottom inserts, 250 µl

Micro-V Vials• 1.5 ml screw, crimp and snap top glass • Combines high volumes with low sample loss for increased utility in

microvolume injections. • Features a full 1.5 ml capacity and a low dead volume of less than 5 µl.

Crimp Top Glass Microvials

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5184-3351 Clear Micro-V vial, 1.5 ml, 12 x 32 mm crimp top5184-3555 Amber Micro-V vial, 1.5 ml, 12 x 32 mm crimp top5184-3552 Clear Micro-V vial, 1.5 ml, 12 x 32 mm snap top5184-3556 Amber Micro-V vial, 1.5 ml, 12 x 32 mm snap top5184-3550 Clear Micro-V vial, 1.5 ml, 12 x 32 mm screw top5184-3554 Amber Micro-V vial, 1.5 ml, 12 x 32 mm screw top

High Recovery Vials• For sample concentration and injection without

transferring to microvolume inserts• 1.5 ml with 30 µl reservoir

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5182-3454 Clear high recovery crimp top vials 5183-4497 Clear high recovery crimp top vials, silanized5183-2030 Clear high recovery screw top vials5183-2073 Amber high recovery screw top vials5183-4510 Clear high recovery snap top vials

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Polymerfeet

Micro-V vial

Pulled-point

Flatbottom

Clear high recoverycrimp top vial

Amber high recoveryscrew top vial

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The PerfectFit Solution

Headspace Vials• Beveled top for maximum secure seal• Two neck lengths available• Flat- or rounded-bottom designs• Can reuse caps

Part No. Description (100/Pack)5183-4474 Round-bottom headspace vial, 20 ml, 23 x 75 mm5183-4475 Round-bottom headspace vial, 10 ml, 23 x 46 mm

Part No. Description (144/Pack)5182-0837 Flat-bottom headspace vial, 20 ml, 23 x 75 mm5182-0838 Flat-bottom headspace vial, 10 ml, 23 x 46 mm5182-0876 Flat-bottom headspace vial, 6 ml, 23 x 40 mm

Headspace Vial Kits

Part No. Description (144/Pack)5182-0839 Flat-bottom headspace vials, 20 ml, silver aluminum, one-piece crimp cap

with safety feature, and gray Teflon/black butyl molded septa (

Ordering and ProductInformationFor our entire vial product line andour extensive inventory of products--including columns, syringes, septa,gas management products, fittingsand more—contact your local Agilentsales office or authorized dealer. Orgo to www.agilent.com/chem.

Viton is a U.S. registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours.

VersaPak is a U.S. registered trademark of Black &Decker Corp.

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