Waters Vials, Caps, Containers & Collection Plates

This collection brings together the small—but critical—consumables that keep your LC/LC-MS workflow clean, consistent, and efficient. From 12 × 32 mm autosampler vials and matching caps/septa to certified GL45 solvent containers and 96-well collection plates, each item is designed to reduce background, protect analytes, and integrate smoothly with Waters systems.

What’s Included: Vials, Caps & Septa, Inserts, Containers, Collection Plates

Every step from sample storage to autosampler injection and fraction collection has a purpose-built piece of hardware. Below is a practical overview so you can see what belongs where in a typical method—and why each choice matters for data quality and throughput.

• Autosampler Vials (glass & PP) – 12 × 32 mm formats for 2 mL/1.5 mL fills, plus low-volume and max-recovery options. LC/GC- and LC/MS-certified lines help minimize extractables and carryover.
  

• Caps & Septa – Color-coded, screw 9-425 closures with solid or preslit PTFE/silicone septa for clean resealing and reliable needle piercing. TruView™ and LCMS variants match vial lines.

• Vial Inserts – Glass or PP, with/without springs, to reduce dead volume and support micro-fills (e.g., 300 µL).
  

• Certified Containers (GL45) – Ultra-clean Type I borosilicate bottles (e.g., 500 mL, 1 L) with low TOC specs for mobile phases and standards. Matching multi-port caps available.
  

• Collection Plates & Seals – 96-/384-well PP plates (350 µL to 2 mL) for fraction collection and high-throughput handling, with heat-seals and cap mats to suit solvents and storage.

How to Choose: Material, Volume, Closure & Autosampler Fit

Choosing well is about matching chemistry and mechanics. First, pair material to solvent/analyte (glass vs PP, low-adsorption options). Then, size volume/insert to your fill level. Finally, confirm closure and dimensions match your autosampler/collector hardware.

Quick selection matrix

Materials & Cleanliness for LC/LC-MS: Glass vs PP, Low-Adsorption Options

Material impacts both analyte recovery and background noise. Type I borosilicate glass is the default for most methods; amber variants add UV protection. Polypropylene helps when glass interaction is a risk or when aggressive rinsing cycles are used. Certified lines (LC/GC, LC/MS, TruView™) are tested for cleanliness to reduce ghost peaks and ion suppression.

At-a-glance considerations

• Glass (clear/amber): Dimensional stability; broad solvent compatibility; ideal with solid or preslit PTFE/silicone septa.
• PP (vials/inserts/plates): Good for adsorption-sensitive analytes and plate workflows; confirm seal type for organic content and storage temperature. 
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• Certified Containers (GL45): Low TOC reservoirs help prevent background in high-sensitivity LC/LC-MS.

Fit & Compatibility with Waters Autosamplers & Fraction Collectors

Mechanical fit ensures repeatable injections and clean fractions. Confirm vial geometry (e.g., 12 × 32 mm), neck finish (9-425 screw, 11 mm crimp/snap), and insert height. For plates, use the pre-programmed ANSI 96/384 geometries and choose well depth to minimize residual volume at your needle offset. Containers should use GL45 threads with appropriate caps/tubing.

Compatibility notes

• Vials: certified kits are available with matched caps/septa, including max-recovery and Qsert options for low residues.
  
• Plates: 96-well 350 µL, 700 µL, 1 mL and 2 mL square-well formats are supported; seals include polyester/aluminum heat-seals and adhesive films.
  
• Containers: 500 mL/1 L certified bottles pair with multi-port GL45 caps for safe inlet/waste routing.

Featured Models & Specs: Waters Certified Vials, Caps/Septa, Inserts & Plates

To help you start fast, here’s a representative cross-section that covers the most common tasks. Each SKU links to a compatible category family so you can expand as your method evolves.

Applications & Workflows: Sampling, Storage & Fraction Collection

Each item earns its keep when placed in a real method. Think of vials as the gateway to repeatable injections, plates as the backbone of prep/fraction work, and certified containers as the silent partner protecting your baselines in sensitive LC/LC-MS assays.

• Batch quant & method development: Pair certified glass vials with preslit caps to ensure consistent needle penetration and resealing across large runs. Low-volume/Qsert options minimize headspace for small-sample work.
• Semi-prep & purification: Route defined time or MS-triggered fractions into 96-well plates sized for your downstream evaporation and reconstitution steps; select seals by solvent and storage horizon.
• Mobile-phase & standards: Use low-TOC GL45 containers to reduce ghost peaks and keep tubing organized with multi-port caps.

FAQs: HPLC/LC-MS Vials, Caps & Septa, Inserts, and Collection Plates

Q1: When should I choose preslit vs solid septa?
Preslit PTFE/silicone lowers piercing force and improves resealability for repeated injections; solid septa resist vapor loss a bit better for storage. Match the cap to the vial line (LC/GC, TruView™, LC/MS) for predictable performance.

Q2: Do 12 × 32 mm vials always hold 2 mL?
They’re commonly used at ~1.5–2.0 mL, but “max-recovery” geometries are specified by manufacturer; check the stated capacity (e.g., 1.5 mL) and choose inserts for micro-fills.

Q3: Which plate format minimizes residual volume?
Waters’ 96-well 350 µL and 700 µL plates are designed with well depths that pair to autosampler needle offsets; use the recommended ANSI geometries and seals to keep residuals low.

Q4: Why certified solvent containers instead of generic bottles?
Low-TOC certified containers reduce background and spurious peaks in high-sensitivity LC/LC-MS—especially important when methods push detection limits.

Related Waters Collections: Columns, Sample Prep, Standards & Reagents

These pages round out the same workflow: method building on columns, clean-up with SPE/filtration, and reference materials for qualification. Linking them keeps procurement and validation straightforward across teams and instruments.

• Waters Columns
• Waters Sample Preparation & Filtration
• Waters Standards & Reagents

Talk to Iright: Request a Quote & Compatibility Check

Choosing the right combination is faster when you have a partner who lives in both chromatography and procurement. Tell us your solvent system, target volume, closure preference, and autosampler/collector model—we’ll return a compatible short-list, lead times, and bundle pricing, backed by Iright’s track record serving regulated and research labs.