Are Cryotubes real?
Scientists worldwide have been storing samples in Thermo Scientific Nalgene and Nunc cryo tubes for more than 40 years—whether you’re storing hundreds of samples or millions, we have you covered.
What are Cryotubes?
Cryovials are the choice when long-term storage of your most precious samples are needed. These hardy tubes are designed to seal tightly and preserve tissue and cells in temperatures as low as -196°C.
Are Cryovials sterile?
All cryovials are certified RNAse, DNAse and pyrogen free. Cryovials are sterilized by radiation and are packaged in safety-lock bags of 100. Supplied capped.
Do Cryovials expire?
Each vial also carries a five-year-long sterility expiry period from the date of sterilization (subject to proper handling of the product and packaging). In addition to being sterile, Maxxline Cryovials and their packaging are free of detectable heavy metal contamination.
Can you centrifuge Cryovials?
CRYOVIAL, External Thread with Silicone Washer Seal Tubes are provided with a white marking area for sample identification and can be color coded by the use of a CAPINSERT™ (Series T312). The Simport CRYOVIAL® is compatible with most storage systems. T310-2 can be centrifuged…
What are Cryovials made of?
Made of specially formulated polypropylene Designed for storing biological material, human or animal cells, at temperatures as low as -196 °C (but should be used only in the gas phase of liquid nitrogen).
Can Cryovials be autoclaved?
4ml External Thread, Freestanding Cryovial, Sterile, Silicone Seal 100/Bag, PP, Certified DNase, RNase, Pyrogen and DNA Free. Autoclavable, Temp as Low as -196 Degree C.
Does gauze expire?
What is the expiration date of the cotton gauze pads? There is not an expiration date for these products, the shelf life will depend on the environment and how is stored.
Why choose Thermo Scientific Cryo Tubes and accessories?
Our cryogenic storage tubes and accessories are designed as a system to protect and organize your valuable, irreplaceable samples. Scientists worldwide have been storing samples in Thermo Scientific Nalgene and Nunc cryo tubes for more than 40 years—whether you’re storing hundreds of samples or millions, we have you covered.
How to prevent LN2 contamination with Nunc cryoflex tubing or cryosleeves?
Protect tubes submerged in LN 2 and prevent tube explosion due to LN 2 contamination with Nunc Cryoflex tubing or Cryosleeves. Protect and organize your samples in materials ranging from economical cardboard to break-resistant, durable polycarbonate to meet any need and budget.
What does Thermo Scientific cryo vial closure color coders do?
Streamline the process of sample identification with Thermo Scientific Cryo Vial Closure Color Coders for Nalgene and Nunc cryovials. Protect tubes submerged in LN 2 and prevent tube explosion due to LN 2 contamination with Nunc Cryoflex tubing or Cryosleeves.
Why do cryogenic storage tubes have threads on the outside?
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.