Pharmaceutical injection vial · Type I borosilicate tubing glass, ISO 8362-1 size (2R–100R) and neck finish, clear or amber, stopper and crimp cap, bulk or ready-to-use, delamination risk
A pharmaceutical vial is the glass or polymer container, closed with an elastomer stopper and a crimped cap, that holds an injectable drug from filling to use. Ask three things first: which glass type and treatment suit the formulation, which ISO size and neck finish match your filling line and closures, and whether you need bulk or washed, sterilised ready-to-use vials.
Injection vials for parenteral drugs, vaccines and biologics made from glass tubing (ISO 8362-1 formats). Rubber stoppers (see pharmaceutical vial rubber stopper), vial inspection machines, laboratory HPLC/GC sample vials, ampoules and cartridges are outside this page.
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SGD Pharma makes its tubular vials from Type I neutral borosilicate glass compliant with USP, EP and JP requirements, in clear and amber, with options including an external coating for fill-finish performance and ammonium sulphate treatment, in ISO 15378- and ISO 9001-certified facilities. [3]
SCHOTT Pharma describes glass delamination as glass-like flakes in the drug solution caused by inhomogeneity in the near-bottom region, induced by hot forming and influenced by terminal sterilisation, storage temperature, special treatments and buffer type; it notes aluminium, a component of Type I glass, can leach into the drug, which matters for parenteral nutrition containing amino acids. For lyophilised drugs it cites fogging and freezing stress, addressed by a hydrophobic inner surface. [1]
SCHOTT Pharma states its EVERIC amber vials, made from FIOLAX amber tubing, comply with the light-transmission requirements of USP, Ph. Eur. and JP, with 100% inline inspection and a certificate of compliance for light transmission. [2]
Give the supplier the drug type and pH, liquid or lyophilised fill, light sensitivity, sterilisation method, storage temperature, ISO size and neck finish, colour, coatings or treatments, bulk or ready-to-use format, stopper and cap system, quantity, and the pharmacopoeias and certificates required.
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SGD Pharma's ISO 8362 range runs 2R to 100R, with a 13 mm neck finish for 2R and 4R and a 20 mm neck finish for 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R and 100R, plus screw, EBB and ABB necks and non-standard formats; its vials are inspected for dimensions, cosmetics and breaking load. [3] SCHOTT Pharma notes vials store volumes from less than 2 ml up to 100 ml. [1]
SCHOTT Pharma describes the injectable vial as container, stopper and cap: the elastomer stopper, with optional coatings, is a barrier to contamination and evaporation, and the cap holds the stopper to keep container closure integrity; SCHOTT writes: "Typically made of aluminum, vial caps are usually attached to vials for injectables by crimping." [1]
Taian Youlyy lists ISO 8362-1 Type I neutral borosilicate tubular vials in clear and amber, and washed sterile ready-to-use vials washed with pharmacopoeial water for injection in a Class A clean workshop, supplied pyrogen-free in an industry-standard nest-tub and re-sterilised with ethylene oxide, citing ISO 8362, ISO 11040 and ISO 15378. [5] [6]
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The suppliers linked to this page list pharmaceutical injection vials; their cards link to the pages reviewed.
Ask any supplier for the glass tubing source and type, ISO format drawing with tolerances, hydrolytic resistance and pharmacopoeia certificates, breaking-load and cosmetic defect limits, delamination or surface treatment data, sterilisation and endotoxin certificates for ready-to-use vials, and GMP certification of the plant.
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This is a functional reference built from the sources cited; it is not one maker's specification.
| Part | Role | Fix in the order |
|---|---|---|
| Vial body | Holds the drug; glass type sets inertness. [3] [1] | Glass; size; colour. |
| Neck finish | Fits stopper and cap. [3] | ISO 13 or 20; other. |
| Stopper | Barrier to contamination and evaporation. [1] | Elastomer; coating. |
| Aluminium cap | Holds the stopper, closure integrity. [1] | Crimp seal; flip-off. |
| Surface treatment | Reduces delamination or fogging. [1] [3] | Treatment; coating. |
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A vial quotation needs values for your drug and line. The table explains each field, gives published values where a reviewed source states them, and says what to obtain from the supplier.
| Field | What it means and published values | Ask the supplier for |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Volume (mL) | From under 2 mL to 100 mL; e.g. 10R has 13.5 mL brimful capacity. [1] [4] | Nominal and brimful. |
| Outer Diameter (mm) | Set by ISO 8362-1 size; not stated in the reviewed sources. | Drawing. |
| Total Height (mm) | Set by ISO 8362-1 size; not stated in the reviewed sources. | Drawing. |
| Wall Thickness (mm) | Not stated in the reviewed sources. | Value; tolerance. |
| Neck Finish (mm) | 13 mm (2R, 4R); 20 mm (6R–100R). [3] | Finish; blowback. |
| Headspace Volume (mL) | Brimful minus fill; e.g. 13.5 mL brimful for 10R. [4] | Brimful capacity. |
| Break Resistance (N) | Breaking load is tested. [3] | Test value. |
| pH Resistance (pH units) | Formulation pH guides vial choice. [1] | Hydrolytic class; data. |
| Material | Type I borosilicate, clear or amber. [3] [5] | Tubing source. |
| Sterilization Temperature (°C) | Not stated in the reviewed sources; RTU vials are re-sterilised with ethylene oxide. [6] | Process; certificates. |
| Closure Torque (N·m) | SCHOTT: "vial caps are usually attached to vials for injectables by crimping." [1] | Crimp settings; residual seal force. |
| Weight (g) | Not stated in the reviewed sources. | Weight. |
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Drug: [liquid or lyophilised; pH; light sensitivity] Glass: [Type I; clear or amber; treatment] Format: [ISO size; neck finish; drawing] Supply: [bulk; washed and sterilised RTU nest-tub] Closure: [stopper; crimp cap] Documents: [pharmacopoeia; ISO 15378; COA]
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Lists ISO 8362-1 Type I tubular vials and washed sterile ready-to-use vials.
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Lists borosilicate ISO-standard and sterilised injection vials with caps and stoppers.
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SGD Pharma lists a 13 mm neck for 2R and 4R and a 20 mm neck for 6R to 100R. [3]
SCHOTT Pharma attributes it to near-bottom inhomogeneity from hot forming, influenced by terminal sterilisation, storage temperature, treatments and buffer type. [1]
SCHOTT Pharma states its EVERIC amber vials comply with USP, Ph. Eur. and JP light-transmission requirements. [2]
Sources checked 2026-10-11. SCHOTT Pharma and SGD Pharma manufacture pharmaceutical glass vials; DWK makes laboratory and serum vials.
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