Cryogenic Storage Vials
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Cryogenic Storage Vials
Small, capped vials designed to withstand ultra-low temperatures; various capacities; may be sterile, non-sterile, and/or autoclavable; includes internally and externally threaded vials; ideal for sample storage in vapor state liquid nitrogen.
Cryogenic storage in the laboratory is used to preserve samples with liquid nitrogen, a method that requires special products that can tolerate low temperatures without compromising the samples. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology defines cryogenics as related to temperatures below −180°C (−292°F).
Cryogenic storage vials, cryogenic storage tubes, and cell culture cryogenic tubes are designed to safely store samples, and may also be used at general cold-storage temperatures.
Cryogenic vials and tubes have some common characteristics. They are made from non-cytotoxic and non-mutagenic plastic resins and are pyrogen-free. They are sold individually or in bulk packaging and in uncapped or non-sterile varieties for less demanding uses. Sterile tubes meet a SAL of 10-6.
Most cryogenic tubes or vials have screw-style closures that ensure the caps stay on in spite of temperature and air pressure changes. Cryo tubes or vials are available with either internal or external threads. Because the caps fit over the outsides of the tubes, external threads help maintain the sterility of samples.
Some cryogenic storage tubes have round bottoms and others are skirted so they can stand alone. Vials may be sized for specific applications, such as those that need to fit inside long tubes or canes during storage.
In addition, many cryogenic storage tubes come with a writing area on the side of the tube for labeling. Color-coding markers and caps also exist to help organize samples by type, researcher, etc.
Special cryogenic storage canisters are used to contain the liquid nitrogen needed for cryogenic storage.
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Fisherbrand™ Externally and Internally Threaded Cryogenic Storage Vials
Choice of externally threaded vials with HDPE closures for aseptic technique, or internally threaded vials featuring polypropylene closures with silicone gasket for tight seal
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Material | Polypropylene |
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Closure Type | Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Not Autoclavable |
For Use With (Application) | For storage of biological materials in mechanical freezers or in the vapor phase of liquid Nitrogen |
Sterility | Sterile |
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Biobanking and Cell Culture Cryogenic Tubes
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Store samples from general cold storage to the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen with these biobanking and cell culture cryogenic tubes, available with either internal or external threads.
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Dnase Free | Yes |
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RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Product Line | Nunc™ |
Corning™ Polypropylene Cryogenic Vials
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Manufactured from polypropylene for stability in extreme temperature conditions. Corning™ Externally Threaded Cryogenic Vials provide a safe and secure vessel for ultra-low temperature storage of valuable cell cultures and biological samples.
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Dnase Free | Yes |
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Color | Natural |
No. per Case | 500 |
RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Sterility | Sterile |
Thread Style | External |
Includes | Silicone washer for tight seal, 50-position polyfoam rack with each case for easy carrying |
Marking Spot | Yes |
Diameter (Metric) Outer | 12.7 mm |
Graduated | Yes |
Certifications/Compliance | Nonpyrogenic, RNase/DNase-free |
No. per Pack | 50 |
Closure Color | Orange |
Temperature Range (Metric) | -196°C |
Corning™ Internally Threaded Cryogenic Vials with Color Caps
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Used for ultra-low temperature storage of valuable cell cultures, biological solutions and aqueous solutions
Dnase Free | Yes |
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Color | Natural |
No. per Case | 500 |
Volume (Metric) | 2 mL |
RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
For Use With (Application) | For ultra low temperature storage of valuable cell cultures, biological solutions and aqueous solutions |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Sterility | Sterile |
Thread Style | Internal |
Includes | Silicone washer, inserts |
Marking Spot | Yes |
Temperature Range (English) | -320.8°F |
Style | Round |
Graduated | Yes |
No. per Pack | 50 |
Temperature Range (Metric) | -196°C |
Base Style | Round, Self-standing |
Nunc™ Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Non-Coded Cryobank Vial Systems
Store diagnostic and biological samples down to vapor-phase liquid nitrogen in Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Non-Coded Cryobank Vial Systems
DWK Life Sciences Wheaton™ CryoELITE™ Cryogenic Storage Vials, Externally Threaded
CryoELITE Vial with Loctagon skirt provides stability in freestanding position, and locks into the CryoELITE Benchmate Rack, making it easy to open and close the vial with one hand.
Thread Style | External |
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Type | Cryogenic Vial |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Diameter (Metric) Outer | 12 mm |
Color | Clear |
Diameter (English) Outer | 0.47 in. |
RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Closure Type | Screw Cap |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Base Style | Freestanding |
DWK Life Sciences Wheaton™ CryoELITE™ Cryogenic Vials, Round Bottom with External Screw Cap
External threaded screw cap can be easily removed with one hand
Thread Style | External |
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Dnase Free | Yes |
Diameter (Metric) Outer | 12 mm |
Color | Natural |
Diameter (English) Outer | 0.47 in. |
RNase Free | Yes |
Style | Round |
Material | Polypropylene |
Certifications/Compliance | DOT, IATA |
Closure Color | Natural |
Closure Type | Screw Cap |
Corning™ Internally Threaded Cryogenic Vials
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Manufactured from polypropylene for stability in extreme temperature conditions. Corning™ Internally Threaded Cryogenic Vials provide a safe and secure vessel for ultra-low temperature storage of valuable cell cultures and biological samples.
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Thread Style | Internal |
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Dnase Free | Yes |
Marking Spot | Yes |
Color | Natural |
RNase Free | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Certifications/Compliance | Nonpyrogenic, RNase/DNase-free |
No. per Pack | 50 |
Closure Color | Orange |
Temperature Range (Metric) | -196°C |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Sterility | Sterile |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ System 100™ Cryogenic Vials
Externally threaded polypropylene self-standing vials
Thread Style | External |
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Quantity | 500/Cs. |
Material | Polypropylene |
Sterility | Sterile |
Eppendorf™ CryoStorage Vials, 3D SafeCode
Provides a 3-level coding of the SafeCode system (datamatrix code, barcode, and clear writing) to enable safe sample identification. Up to 96 pre-labeled vials are pre-racked and pre-capped (0.5 mL to 4.0 mL) for storage applications.
Type | Coded Cryobank Vial System |
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Dnase Free | Yes |
Barcode | 2D SafeCode |
RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
BRAND™ Cryogenic Tubes with External Thread Screw Caps
Manufactured from polypropylene. BRAND™ Cryogenic Tubes with External Thread Screw Caps include a large frosted marking area with colored cap inserts to provide easy sample identification. Graduated, U-bottom shape with 12.5mm outer diameter. Sterile, RNase-, DNase-, DNA and endotoxin-free. Temperature stability to -196 °C, and autoclavable at 121 °C (2 bar).
Includes | Screw cap |
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Thread Style | External |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Product Type | Cryogenic Storage Tube |
Diameter (Metric) | 12.5 mm |
RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Bottom Shape | Self-standing U-bottom |
Certifications/Compliance | DIN EN 285, IVD-Directive 98/79 CE |
Closure Type | Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Sterility | Sterile |
Thermo Scientific™ Cryo Vial Closure Color Coders
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Make it easier to identify specific vials quickly and simplify your inventory by using these color coders that fit into the top of cryogenic vial or tube closures.
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Type | Vial Closure |
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Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ General Long-Term Storage Cryogenic Tubes
Enhance aseptic techniques with these externally threaded general long-term storage cryogenic tubes, ideal for research and general lab storage.
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Thread Style | External |
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Product Type | Cryogenic Screw Top |
Material | Polypropylene |
Product Line | Nalgene™ |
Thermo Scientific™ Linear Barcoded Tubes
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Simplify cryotube tracking with durable linear barcodes printed directly on the side of the tube.
Dnase Free | Yes |
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Barcode | Linear Barcode |
RNase Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Closure Type | Screw Cap |
Anti-Rotation | Yes |
Thermo Scientific™ Storage Tube Protection
Give your cryogenic storage tubes and vials extra protection, such as when shipping or storing in liquid or vapor phase nitrogen with these storage accessories.