- It provides unparalleled optical clarity (good visibility)
- It is chemically inert, making it suitable for use when aggressive reagents or solvents are used.
For the production of plastic vials, polyethylene derived from petrochemicals is preferred since the raw material contains minimal measurable background.
Plastic is used because :
- It exhibits lower background levels than glass.
- It is combustible and therefore easier for waste disposal.
- It is shatterproof and therefore safer in the laboratory.
- Plastic Vials are now available in Anti-Static format in 8 mL and 20 mL size.