Vials manufactured from plastics, such as polypropylene and polymethylpentance (TPX), are alternative materials to consider when glass vial weight, breakage, surface inertness, and/or disposal cost are concerns. The benefits offered by plastics include:
low extractables
compatible with many solvents
excellent choice when working with proteins
ideal for Ion Chromatography applications
well suited for storing pH sensitive samples
eliminate the need for an insert when microsampling