Also known as glass phials these small bottles are used
widely in the pharmaceutical industry. The particular example shown
here is 10 ml in capacity and they are normally fitted with a self
sealing rubber membrane top so that a syringe may be filled from their
contents.
The large flat base of this type of vial, is useful in
insemination work as they are less likely to be knocked over, whilst
working, than some smaller types. The relatively narrow neck helps to
ensure that contamination by airborne dust and microbes is kept to a
minimum.
My personal supplies of this item are assured as I am
diabetic and consume a couple of bottles of insulin per week. I am
collecting and washing my used vials and they will be available for
free distribution at future IINGRIDD
Meetings.
I am on the lookout for suitable snap-on plastic lids for
these vials and I would welcome details of other types of vial for
inclusion on this page.
Originated... 03 October 2001, Revised... 19 April 2002
