Cryogenic Labelling
Cryogenic labels are developed for environments where specimens are stored for long periods in liquid nitrogen tanks or -80 °C deep freezers. Standard labels lift, curl and lose their print in these conditions; cryogenic labels keep their structure.
The critical point is the moment of application: the label must be applied at room temperature before the tube is cooled, and the adhesive must be allowed to set. Applied correctly, the label remains legible even after repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Key features
- -196 °C resistanceMaintains adhesion in both the vapour and liquid phase of nitrogen.
- Freeze-thaw resistanceNo edge lifting through repeated cycles.
- Indelible printPrint survives condensation and contact with alcohol and DMSO.
- Small format precisionMillimetre-accurate die-cutting for caps and tube bodies.
Where is it used?
Cryogenic Labelling applications are most often implemented in the following areas:
- Biobank specimen tubes
- Blood and plasma storage
- Cell culture and stem cells
- Vaccines and biological products
- Deep-frozen food samples
- Research laboratories
Technical specifications
| Temperature range | -196 °C to +120 °C |
|---|---|
| Material | Cryogenic polyester, polypropylene, special vellum |
| Adhesive | Low-temperature cryogenic acrylic |
| Printing | Thermal transfer (resin ribbon), laser, offset |
| Compatibility | Alcohol, DMSO, autoclave and centrifuge options |
Let us start with a sample. Before series production we print a digital sample and recommend testing it on your own filling line where possible. Folding structure, legibility and adhesive performance are then verified before production starts.