9 Glass Vial Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for glass vials as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 glass vial manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked glass vial companies as of April, 2024: 1.Phoenix Glass, 2.NDS Technologies, Inc., 3.Pacific Vial Manufacturing Inc..
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What Is a Glass Vial?
A Glass Vial is one of the containers that enclose injectable drugs, samples, or medicines.
It is a glass vial with a rubber stopper, and the contents are sucked out by inserting a needle into the stopper. In the Japanese Pharmacopoeia, it is classified as a glass pharmaceutical container with a stopper.
Unlike ampoule bottles, which are also drug containers, these bottles are easy to open (there is no need to cut the glass to open the bottle, which reduces the risk of injury). They are also highly convenient because they can be used in multiple portions.
Uses of Glass Vials
1. Pharmaceutical Products
Glass vials are used as containers for pharmaceutical products, especially lyophilized and liquid preparations. A lyophilized preparation is an aqueous solution of a pharmaceutical product that is lyophilized to form a product (preparation).
Glass Vials for pharmaceuticals consist of a combination of a glass tube bottle (vial), a rubber stopper, and a metal (usually aluminum) cap. The vial is used with a syringe equipped with a needle, and the needle is inserted into the rubber stopper.
For lyophilized preparations, the specified dissolving solution is required. Inject the specified amount of dissolving solution with a syringe and suck up the required amount of drug solution after it is completely dissolved. In the case of a liquid preparation, aspirate the solution with a syringe as it is.
2. Sealing of Analysis Sample
In addition to pharmaceuticals, the sealer is also used for sealing samples for high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. For this application, packing and lids that can withstand organic solvents are used.
Examples include Teflon-surfaced silicone rubber or butyl rubber septums (packings) and polypropylene screw-top lids (screw caps). Even highly volatile samples can be held until analysis without volatilization.
During analysis, a needle equipped with a high-performance liquid chromatography or gas chromatography injector is inserted into the septum and the sample is sucked up. After the needle is removed, the hole in the septum is sealed (resealed), allowing the sample to be reanalyzed to some extent.
Principle of Glass Vial
1. For Pharmaceutical Products
Glass Vials for pharmaceutical use are covered with a rubber stopper and an aluminum seal to make a double lid. The rubber stopper is crimped when the aluminum seal is placed over the vial, resulting in a tight seal, which is advantageous for long-term storage.
The top of the aluminum seal has a round hole through which the drug or sample inside can be removed with a syringe needle. One of the main characteristics of Glass Vials is that they can maintain the quality of the drug or sample inside for a long period of time. The reasons for the high stability are as follows:
Oxidation of the contents can be prevented.
The body of the vial (glass) is not permeable to gases and can be sealed with a rubber stopper, preventing air from entering. This prevents oxidation of the contents.
Materials with low reactivity with chemicals are used.
The glass materials used for Glass Vials are either borate glass or soda lime glass. Boronate glass has a low coefficient of thermal expansion and is hard. It is made by cutting a long cylindrical piece of material and is used for small capacity vials and glass vials intended for lyophilization.
The latter type of glass, soda-lime glass, is composed mainly of silicon dioxide, sodium oxide, and calcium oxide. It is formed by pouring molten glass into a mold and blowing air into it, making it possible to mass-produce it at low cost.
All of these materials have low reactivity with chemicals, and the quality of the pharmaceuticals inside can be maintained stably.
2. For Analytical Samples
Glass Vials for analytical samples can be either covered with an aluminum seal with a rubber stopper (crimp-top vial) or with a septum secured by a screw-top lid (screw-top vial), as is the case with pharmaceutical products.
List of 9 Glass Vial Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Phoenix Glass
Glass Vials
Manufacturer Overview
Phoenix Glass, LLC, founded in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, in 1999 is a manufacturer of scientific glass, shell vials, and cigar tubes. The company's product portfolio includes tubular glass vials, perfume samplers, Diagnostic Vials, and Lab Science Vials. The company serves industries including Fragrance, Cosmetic, Cigar, Cannabis, Diagnostic, and Lab Science. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and distribution Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
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NDS Technologies, Inc.
Glass Vials
Manufacturer Overview
NDS Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1990 with corporate headquarters in Vineland, New Jersey. The company is a developer, designer, and manufacturer of high-quality specialty glassware, plastic, and related products for scientific use in industry, government, and education. The company provides customer support, engineering, and manufacturing services to all customers and partners. The company provides a complete line of products from arsine generators to flasks to vials. The company offers manufacturing capabilities in many varieties of components such as chromatography, machining, and opto-electronics.
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Skunkworx Packaging, Inc.
Glass Vials
Manufacturer Overview
Skunkworx Packaging, Inc. is a manufacturer of shipping equipment operating since 2016, and located in Santa Clarita, California, USA. The company specializes in producing packaging that can regulate the transmission rates of water and oxygen while containing the scent of the product for shipping cannabis, utilizing a proprietary plastic film resin for bags and rolls and glass for jars and bottles. The company also offers ODM services to clients, assisting in creating the graphic designs and logos of custom orders.
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Pacific Vial Manufacturing Inc.
Glass Vials
Manufacturer Overview
Pacific Vial Manufacturing Inc., founded in Commerce, CA, is a manufacturer of glass vials. The company's product portfolio includes Glass Vials, Screw Thread Glass Vials, Serum Glass Vials, EPA & Scintillation Glass Vials and Capsule Glass Vials. The company serves markets such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
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FH Packaging LLC
Glass Vials
Company Overview
FH Packaging LLC, established in 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand, is a manufacturer and distributor of various packaging products based in Eastvale, California, United States. The company provides a range of packaging types tailored to various products, including glass containers, plastic containers, closures, personal care containers, and cosmetic containers. These products are used in various sectors, including cosmetic, skin care, essential oils, and pet care industries. The company also offers services such as no minimum purchase, paying in instalments, and price matching. The company is open to customized requests, accommodating mold type, color, finish, and size specifications as specified by customers.
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J.G Finneran Associates, Inc.
Glass Vials
Company Overview
J.G. Finneran was founded in 1977 and headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey. The ISO 9001:2015 certified company is a manufacturer and distributor of sample preparation consumables and equipment used in laboratories and educational facilities. All company products are built in the United States in ISO 9001-certified facilities. The company has five primary product divisions: chromatography, lab equipment, microplates, environmental, and sample prep equipment. The company also provides preventative maintenance and equipment service contracts for new and existing equipment.
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CLIAwaived,Inc
Glass Vials
Distributor Overview
CLIAwaived, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Carlsbad, California. The company is a distributor of medical and laboratory-related equipment for individual and medical provider customers. The company’s primary product lines include testing supplies, women’s health, and other medical products & supplies. Among the types of testing supplies equipment are COVID-19 testing supplies, blood alcohol testing kits, drug testing tools, and health condition testing elements. Most orders placed before 8 PM Easter Time ship within 1 business day.
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SHIOTANI GLASS CO., LTD.
VIALS
Manufacturer Overview
SHIOTANI GLASS CO., LTD., founded in 1930, is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass containers such as ampoules, cartridges, vials, syringes, and accessories. The company has a domestic base in Kita Ward, Osaka, and overseas bases in Malaysia with a quality assurance system that has acquired ISO 9001 and ISO 15378 certifications and a production control system. Special processing technologies such as low Elution vials (SE, LE, LE+), silicone coating, and sulfur processing are embraced. Resin products produced by the company include plastic bottles for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are produced. They also include aluminum caps, and containers for autosamplers.
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Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
Glass Vial
Manufacturer Overview
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG) is a glass technology products manufacturer originally founded in 1949 and headquartered in Otsu, Shiga. The company specializes in glass for tech and computing applications, particularly for flat-panel displays (FPDs). Their product portfolio includes substrates for FPDs and liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and touch panels for smart devices. Other products include high modulus glass fiber, heat-resistant glass and chemically strengthened glass. NEG primarily serves clients in the digital display, automotive, and information technology markets.
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Glass Vial Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Phoenix Glass |
24.8%
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| 2 | NDS Technologies, Inc. |
14.3%
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| 3 | Pacific Vial Manufacturing Inc. |
13.3%
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| 4 | Skunkworx Packaging, Inc. |
11.4%
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| 5 | Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. |
8.6%
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| 6 | CLIAwaived,Inc |
7.6%
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| 7 | J.G Finneran Associates, Inc. |
7.6%
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| 8 | FH Packaging LLC |
6.7%
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| 9 | SHIOTANI GLASS CO., LTD. |
5.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the glass vial page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.: 1,687
- SHIOTANI GLASS CO., LTD.: 131
Newly Established Company
- FH Packaging LLC: 1998 (26 years ago)
- J.G Finneran Associates, Inc.: 1977 (47 years ago)
- Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.: 1949 (75 years ago)
Company with a History
- SHIOTANI GLASS CO., LTD.: 1930 (94 years ago)
- Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.: 1949 (75 years ago)
- J.G Finneran Associates, Inc.: 1977 (47 years ago)
Glass Vial Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
- Phoenix Glass
- NDS Technologies, Inc.
- Skunkworx Packaging, Inc.
- Pacific Vial Manufacturing Inc.
- FH Packaging LLC
- J.G Finneran Associates, Inc.
- CLIAwaived,Inc
Global Distribution of Glass Vial Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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7 | 77.8% |
Japan
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2 | 22.2% |
List of Glass Vial Products
59 products are listed.
Fujiri Corporation Co., Ltd.
Close aluminum seal and use vial bottle
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This is a type of container that puts a sample, attaches a rubber plug and aluminum sticker to close aluminum seals with a clipper. ■ Materials ・...
Fujiri Corporation Co., Ltd.
Easy microvial overcap type of cap
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■ Microbial overcap type It is easy to attach and detach the cap with a small capacity vial itself, a soft resin overcap, and a specification with ...
Iwata Glass Co., Ltd.
High quality and excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, drug resistant glass vial (compatible with Japanese pharmacies)
Last viewed: 19 hours ago
■ Overview Utilizing the technology that has been cultivated for about 100 years, we will manufacture a high -quality, heat -resistant, impact resi...
Fujiri Corporation Co., Ltd.
Palm inside diameter 22.2mm wide mouth vial bottle
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It is a wide -in -type vial bottle with an inner diameter of 22.2 mm. The color of the bottle is transparent or brown. ■ Materials ・ Vial bottle:...
Fujiri Corporation Co., Ltd.
No clipper required vacuum vial
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It is a vial bottle that does not require a clipper with a frozen rubber stopper and screw cap. ■ Materials ・ Vial bottle: Glass of bouquet acid ...
Fujiri Corporation Co., Ltd.
Screw vial for storage containers in all fields
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It is used for storage containers in all fields, such as serum preservation, sample preservation, pharmaceutical tablets, for oils and oil samples,...
Iwata Glass Co., Ltd.
High quality and excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, drug resistant glass vial (ISO standard)
Last viewed: 19 hours ago
■ Overview Utilizing the technology that has been cultivated for about 100 years, we will manufacture a high -quality, heat -resistant, impact resi...
Fujiri Corporation Co., Ltd.
Screw mouth 2 type syringe vial
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It is a screw vial bottle with a hole cap and Teflon/Silicon packing. ■ Materials ・ Siring Vial Body: Glass of Houkeiic acid ・ Hall cap: polypro...
