DWK 225129 WHEATON Shell Vial 15 x 45mm, Polypropylene Shell Vial, 4 mL

The WHEATON® 225129 is a 4 mL natural polypropylene shell vial measuring 15 mm outside diameter × 45 mm height. It belongs to the WHEATON shell-vial family used in laboratory sample preparation and suitable chromatography workflows.

The corresponding closure is a 15 mm natural LDPE snap plug, manufacturer number 242815. The plug is sold separately and features a starburst-style top designed to facilitate needle penetration.

Selection should consider the polypropylene vial, optional polyethylene closure, sample chemistry, instrument compatibility, temperature requirements, and the method's contamination-control limits.

Important: The published dimensions describe the vial body, not an assembled vial-and-plug height. The reviewed data do not establish a clear mouth opening, brim capacity, or calibrated volumetric tolerance.

The corresponding separately sold closure is WHEATON 242815, a 15 mm natural LDPE snap plug. It is not included with the 225129 case.

WHEATON describes its polyethylene shell-vial snap plugs as having a starburst-style top to make needle penetration easier.

This construction can support selected sample-access methods, but the presence of a starburst feature does not establish compatibility with every needle, autosampler, or sample-sealing procedure.

The reviewed specifications do not establish validated repeat-puncture counts, self-sealing performance, leak-tightness after puncture, or a sterile-barrier claim. Qualify the complete vial-and-plug assembly for those requirements when applicable.

These are material-selection distinctions. They do not substitute for product-specific compatibility and processing qualification.

Polypropylene has useful chemical resistance across many laboratory applications. However, compatibility must be assessed using the actual chemical, concentration, temperature, and contact duration.

WHEATON's technical chemical-resistance reference provides separate ratings for polypropylene and low-density polyethylene. This distinction matters when samples contact both the vial and snap plug.

Where sample quality is critical, evaluate adsorption, extractables, leachables, evaporation, analyte recovery, and sample stability using the selected container and closure system.

The manufacturer's 2026 item-setup record identifies 225129 as autoclavable. DWK's general laboratory-plasticware guidance also describes polypropylene as a material commonly suitable for steam autoclaving.

DWK describes a general plasticware reference cycle of 121°C at approximately 15 psi for 20 minutes. This is general material guidance, not a documented product-specific validation for the 225129 vial.

The separately supplied LDPE plug must not be assumed suitable for the same steam-autoclave conditions. The technical resin guide distinguishes PP from LDPE in its autoclaving characteristics.

No supplied-sterile claim, sterility assurance level, depyrogenation claim, endotoxin limit, or validated complete-assembly sterilization cycle is established here.

Shell vials are used in selected chromatography and laboratory autosampling applications, but instrument compatibility requires more than matching the nominal vial volume.

• Vial geometry: Confirm 15 mm outside diameter and 45 mm height against the instrument's accepted vial format.
• Vial holders: Confirm tray, rack, or adapter compatibility.
• Working volume: Establish the required sample level and needle immersion depth.
• Needle access: Verify compatibility with the selected 15 mm snap plug and any starburst opening.
• Sample chemistry: Evaluate PP and LDPE compatibility independently.
• Method validation: Confirm acceptable retention, carryover, sample recovery, and closure performance.

No specific autosampler brand or instrument model is certified as compatible by the reviewed 225129 item data.

Product families share certain dimensions but differ in material, sample volume, light transmission, and processing behavior. They are not automatic substitutes for a validated analytical method.

Contact SOSCleanroom to confirm availability of related vial configurations and matching snap plug closures.

• Verify identity: Confirm SKU 225129, natural PP material, 4 mL capacity, and 1,000-vial case quantity.
• Inspect the vial: Check for deformation, cracking, scratches, or contamination.
• Review the sample: Confirm chemical compatibility and the required working volume.
• Verify the closure: If using snap plugs, confirm the correct 15 mm LDPE part number and satisfactory fit.
• Protect sample integrity: Establish the approved preparation and storage requirements.
• Control processing: Use a qualified procedure before any autoclaving or other sterilization attempt.
• Maintain records: Follow laboratory requirements for sample identification, traceability, and material acceptance.

Manufacturer item-setup data identify room-temperature shipping and storage for the supplied empty vial. These conditions do not establish the required storage conditions for every filled sample.

The reviewed product data do not establish a supplied sterile designation, an ISO cleanroom class, a quantitative particle-release specification, or an endotoxin limit for 225129.

No certified vacuum, pressure, centrifugation, cryogenic, or liquid-transport rating is assigned here. The separately purchased snap plug also does not carry a universal leakproof or resealing guarantee.

The following manufacturer technical references can assist with polymer selection, handling, and chemical compatibility. They are technical resources, not product-ordering pages.

Technical-document note: General resin performance does not establish a qualified temperature cycle, chemical resistance rating, or analytical performance for every complete vial-and-cap assembly. Obtain application-specific confirmation when the method requires it.

SOSCleanroom can assist with WHEATON 225129 vial orders, compatible 242815 snap plug caps, product comparisons, and requests for additional technical documentation.