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Cryovials

A range of round bottom and self-standing cryogenic vials for storing biological material at temperatures as low as -196°C. These should only be used in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen. The tubes have thick walls, making them almost unbreakable, yet retain excellent clarity for sample visibility. The ribbed caps have a super fast thread design that allows tightening or removal with a mere 1⁄4 turn.

The tubes and caps are both manufactured from polypropylene, with the same coefficient of expansion, which further enhances the leakproof qualities of these cryovials at changing temperatures. Tubes are provided with a white marking area for sample identification, can be color coded by using a Capinsert™ and are compatible with most storage systems. The round bottom vials can be centrifuged and the self-standing vials have universal locking bases. Vials are sterilized by gamma radiation and are packaged in unique tamperproof, resealable, safety-lock bags of 100. Vials are also autoclavable. Capinserts® are sold separately.

Choose the model you require from the table below and click on the model number, or model image under the table, to see the full product specifications, features and purchasing options.


Cryovials with a lip seal design and external threads

Cat. No. Description Volume (ml) Dimensions (dixaxh), mm Shape Pack
238-500 Cryovial® 1.2 12.5x41 Self-standing 1000
238-501 Cryovial® 2 12.5x46 Round bottom* 1000
238-502 Cryovial® 2 12.5x48 Self-standing 1000
238-503 Cryovial® 3 12.5x70 Self-standing 1000
238-504 Cryovial® 4 12.5x76 Self-standing 1000
238-505 Cryovial® 5 12.5x90 Self-standing 1000
*Can be centrifuged up to 17,000g.

Cryovials with a silicone washer seal and external threads

Cat. No. Description Volume (ml) Dimensions (dixaxh), mm Shape Pack
238-506 Cryovial® 1.2 12.5x43 Self-standing 1000
238-507 Cryovial® 2 12.5x48 Round bottom* 1000
238-508 Cryovial® 2 12.5x49 Self-standing 1000
238-509 Cryovial® 3 12.5x72 Self-standing 1000
238-510 Cryovial® 4 12.5x76 Self-standing 1000
238-511 Cryovial® 5 12.5x93 Self-standing 1000
238-512 Cryovial®** 10 17x84 Self-standing 500
*Can be centrifuged up to 17,000g.
**Polyethylene cap. Supplied in bags of 50.

Cryovials with a silicone washer seal and internal threads

Cat. No. Description Volume (ml) Dimensions (dixaxh), mm Shape Pack
238-513 Cryovial® 1.2 12.5x41 Self-standing 1000
238-514 Cryovial® 2 12.5x48 Self-standing 1000
238-515 Cryovial® 2 12.5x48 Round bottom* 1000
238-516 Cryovial® 4 12.5x70 Round bottom* 1000
238-517 Cryovial® 4 12.5x72 Self-standing 1000
238-518 Cryovial® 5 12.5x90 Round bottom* 1000
*Can be centrifuged up to 14,000g.

***Effective June 1, 2011, we now have a $50.00 minimum order.



  • Self-standing
  • 1.2 ml volume
  • Cap has a long skirt

  • Round bottom
  • 2.0 ml volume
  • Cap has a long skirt

  • Self-standing
  • 2.0 ml volume
  • Cap has a long skirt

  • Self-standing
  • 3 ml volume
  • Cap has a long skirt

  • Self-standing
  • 4 ml volume
  • Cap has a long skirt

  • Self-standing
  • 5 ml volume
  • Cap has a long skirt

  • Self-standing
  • 1.2 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Round bottom
  • 2 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Self-standing
  • 2 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Self-standing
  • 3 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Self-standing
  • 4 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Self-standing
  • 5 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Self-standing
  • 10 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and external threads

  • Self-standing
  • 1.2 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and internal threads

  • Self-standing
  • 2 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and internal threads

  • Round bottom
  • 2 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and internal threads

  • Round bottom
  • 4 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and internal threads

  • Self-standing
  • 4 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and internal threads

  • Round bottom
  • 5 ml volume
  • Silicone washer seal and internal threads


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