Bel-Art Products 18844-0000 Cryo-Safe 18-Places Freeze Controller

Bel-Art Products, 18844-0000, Cryo-Safe 18-Places -1 C Freeze Controller for 1 or 1.8 ml Tubes

Easy-to-use unit provides “controlled rate” freezing samples at approximately -1°C per minute, which is needed to prevent lethal intracellular freezing and successful cryopreservation. Prior to inserting vials, the unit should be filled with 250ml of 100% isopropyl alcohol. Once the samples have been inserted the unit should be placed in a -80°C mechanical freezer.

Features

• Clear polycarbonate container body; high-density polyethylene screw closure
• 18 well, removable polyethylene vial holder, placed inside the container, separates the vials from the isopropyl alcohol
• Plastic foam insert surrounds the vial holder
• Alcohol filled containers can be stored at room temperature
• Universal symbols printed on the container show instructions for use