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.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ CryoELITE™ Tissue Vials: 5mL, White Cap, Sterile
Secure, reliable store container for tissue sections
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ CryoELITE™ Cryogenic Vials with Optional 2D Data Matrix Bar Code
WHEATON™ CryoELITE™ Cryogenic Vials with Optional 2D Data Matrix Bar Code are made from low-binding, cryogenic-grade virgin polypropylene. Freestanding, external-thread design with writing patch. Lot certified sterile via radiation sterilization.
Corning™ CoolCell™ 2mL Filler Vials for CoolCell™ LX and FTS30 Containers
Suitable for repeated use. Corning™ CoolCell™ 2mL Filler Vials ensure cell freezing rate consistency and uniform results when using CoolCell containers.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Bank-It™ Vial Systems
Streamline the handling and secure cryostorage of samples with these laser-etched 2D barcoded tubes in an ANSI-format rack.
Greiner Bio-One Cryo.s Round Bottom 2 mL Polypropylene Tubes with External Thread Cap
Suitable for storage of cell cultures, tissue samples, microbiological samples, material of human or animal origin as well as antibodies, RNA, DNA and protein samples.
Simport™ Scientific T310 Series Cryovials
T310 Series Cryovials are designed for storing biological material, human or animal cells, these cryovials are compatible with most storage systems.
Globe Scientific RingSeal Cryogenic Vial, Internal Threads
An excellent choice for long-term sample storage. Built with reliable o-ring seals, this exceptional range offers multiple variants to meet diverse research needs. Available in both internal and external thread options.
Simport™ Cryovial™ External Thread with Silicone Washer Seal
The Cryovial™ External Thread with Silicone Washer Seal is designed for the storage of biological material, human or animal cells, at temperatures as low as -196°C.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ General Long-Term Storage Sterile Cryogenic Tubes
Enhance aseptic techniques with these externally threaded general long-term storage cryogenic tubes, ideal for research and general lab storage.
Greiner Bio-One Cryo.s Conical Bottom 1 mL Polypropylene Tubes with Internal Thread Cap
Made of high-grade polypropylene which guarantees high thermal resistance.
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.
Corning™ Internal Threaded Polypropylene Cryogenic Vial
Manufactured from polypropylene to withstand temperatures down to -196° C , self-standing with round bottom
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.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 2.0 mL Internally-Threaded Universal Tubes
Experience the best features of our storage tube portfolio: universal cap, universal latch rack and free-standing tube design – all for either benchtop or automation use.
Globe Scientific Cap Insert
Cap inserts suitable for use with RingSeal Cryogenic Vials