Thermo Scientific™ Mr. Frosty™ Freezing Container

Freeze cells in tubes from 1 to 5 mL using this quick-freeze container designed to achieve a rate of cooling very close to -1°C/minute.

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific™ 51000050

Catalog No. 15-350-50B

Description

Freeze cells in tubes from 1 to 5 mL using the Thermo Scientific™ Mr. Frosty™ Freezing Container. The simple-to-use system is designed to achieve a rate of cooling very close to -1°C/minute, the optimal rate for cell preservation. It holds 12 to 18 tubes, and a screw top lid secures samples inside in the event of accidental container tipping.

Polycarbonate containers with blue high-density polyethylene closure. Gray high-density polyethylene vial holder, foam insert.

• Holds 12 to 18 tubes and has profile height of 86 or 151mm (3-7/16 to 5-5/16 in.), which saves precious freezer space during the cooling process
• Screw top lid secures samples inside in the event of accidental container tipping
• Eliminates unreliable, improvised foam container devices
• Easy to use—requires only 100% isopropyl alcohol and a mechanical freezer
• No contact with the alcohol: no wicking, no label removal and no compromise of tube hand printing

Ordering Information:

Containers have 4.75 in. diameter (120mm) closure

Includes:

Requires:

Isopropyl alcohol and a mechanical freezer

Specifications

• Height (Metric): 151 mm
• Material: Polycarbonate
• Color: Clear, Blue Lid
• Holds: 12 Tubes (4.5 to 5.0 mL)

• Diameter (Metric): 117 mm
• Type: Freezing Container
• Capacity (Metric): 5 mL
• Temperature Range: -1°C