CRYOGENIC LABELS

Cryogenic labels enable reliable identification of plastic and glass vessels for the preservation of blood, reproductive cells and other biological materials. The labels are manufactured using materials suitable for direct immersion into liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees C and offer a cohesive bond high enough to withstand thermal shock, thereby eliminating the problem of delamination. This provides improved benefits for clinical laboratory, biomedical research and other scientific environments by affording reliable label identification of plastic and glass vessels that undergo long-term cryogenic storage in liquid nitrogen or deep freezing. Cryogenic labels can be variably printed by using thermal transfer or laser printing methods. This avoids traditional labelling methods involving the use of a marker pen and, as a result, virtually eliminates human error caused by illegible marking or mislabelling. At the same time users are able to print very small batch numbers and detailed barcodes required for certain small vials and test-tubes, whilst ensuring 100% of the information is maintained. Cryogenic labels are manufactured from material that has been independently tested in accordance with the strict criteria of Southampton University's specialist cryogenic department.