Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes
- Sized and calibrated for precise fit on standard 2 ml cryovial tube formats
- Cryogenic-grade adhesive rated to -196 °C on polypropylene cryovial bodies
- Wrap-around format engineered to avoid cap junction — prevents bridging and lifting
- Frost-resistant polyester face — print and barcode legible through condensation
- Dimensionally stable at ultra-low temperatures — no shrinkage or cracking
Cryogenic Resistant Identification Built Precisely for 2 ml Laboratory Tubes
Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes are precision-dimensioned cryogenic identification labels produced specifically to fit the 2 ml cryovial format that is the dominant sample container in biological sample banks, cell culture repositories, and biomedical research archives worldwide.
The 2 ml cryovial is a standardised but not fully uniform format — the external diameter, cap shoulder geometry, and tube length vary slightly between manufacturers including Nunc (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Corning, Greiner Bio-One, and others — and these dimensional differences affect how a label wraps around the tube body and positions relative to the cap junction.
VIZLENT dimensions Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes to achieve a clean wrap on the standard 2 ml cryovial body that terminates before the cap junction, preventing the label tail from bridging onto the cap and creating a hinge point that becomes a focal site for lifting during freeze-thaw cycling.
- The cryogenic resistance of VIZLENT’s Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes is delivered by the combination of a cold-flow-resistant adhesive that maintains its viscoelastic properties at -196 °C, a polyester face material that does not undergo glass transition or embrittlement at liquid nitrogen temperatures, and a resin thermal-transfer print that is bonded to the polyester face substrate rather than sitting on its surface — providing a print durability at cryogenic temperatures that ink-based and toner-based printing cannot match.
- This construction ensures that each 2 ml cryovial entering the LN₂ storage system carries its identification securely and legibly for the entire duration of its storage, without requiring relabelling or re-identification procedures.
Applications
Biobank and biological repository 2 ml cryovial long-term identification in liquid nitrogen and ULT freezer storage; pharmaceutical GMP master cell bank and working cell bank 2 ml cryovial labelling; clinical trial biospecimen 2 ml aliquot cryogenic storage identification; stem cell research 2 ml cryovial sample management and LIMS integration; IVF and reproductive medicine 2 ml tube labelling for embryo vitrification straws and gamete storage containers; forensic biological reference sample 2 ml cryovial identification in long-term archives.
Specifications
Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes should be specified by cryovial brand and exact outer diameter (to ensure correct wrap dimensions), cryogenic adhesive rating for LN₂ or ULT freezer storage, and print format (pre-printed barcodes or blank for in-house thermal-transfer printing) for integration with the laboratory or biobank LIMS system.
| Item | Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vizlent |
| Tube Format Compatibility | Standard 2 ml cryovials — Nunc, Corning, Greiner, and equivalent formats |
| Minimum Temperature Rating | -196 °C (LN₂ liquid and vapour phase) |
| Maximum Temperature Rating | +80 °C (standard); +121 °C (autoclave variant available) |
| Adhesive Type | Cryogenic-grade cold-flow-resistant acrylic |
| Adhesive Performance | Bond retained on polypropylene 2 ml cryovial at -196 °C; freeze-thaw stable |
| Face Material | White polyester (PET) — frost-resistant, non-embrittling at LN₂ temperature |
| Label Dimensions (standard) | Approx. 38–40 mm wrap length × 19 mm height — cap-junction clearance maintained |
| Printing Method | Thermal transfer (resin ribbon); laser; factory pre-printed sequential barcodes |
| Chemical Resistance | DMSO, ethanol (70%), IPA, glycerol, liquid nitrogen |
| Barcode Formats | Code 128, Data Matrix ECC200, QR Code; barcode integrity maintained post-LN₂ |
| MOQ | 1,000 labels per specification |
| Sample | Available for 2 ml cryovial validation testing before production order |
| Payment Term | T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment |
| Production Time | 10–18 working days after artwork approval and deposit |
Performance Standards
Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes are relevant to ISBER Best Practices for Repositories (label adhesion and legibility at cryogenic temperatures for biospecimen identification), ISO 20387 (biobanking — general requirements for biobanking), and CLSI AUTO12-A (specimen labelling standards for laboratory automation systems), which collectively define the durability, barcode readability, and sample traceability requirements for cryogenic tube identification labels used in biological repositories and clinical research programmes.
Certifications
VIZLENT manufactures Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes under ISO-certified quality management processes and validates adhesive bond performance on standard 2 ml polypropylene cryovial substrates at -196 °C, making these labels suitable for biobank, GMP cell banking, clinical research, and reproductive medicine 2 ml cryovial identification programmes in the EU, US, and Asia-Pacific laboratory markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. VIZLENT dimensions Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes to fit the most widely used 2 ml cryovial brands — including Nunc CryoTube, Corning CryoVial, and Greiner Bio-One CRYO.S formats — with label length calibrated to wrap the tube body and terminate with cap-junction clearance to prevent bridging and hinge-point lifting. For non-standard or proprietary tube formats, please provide the tube outer diameter and available label zone length so we can produce correctly dimensioned labels. We can also accommodate 1.5 ml, 1.8 ml, and other near-2 ml formats with minor dimension adjustment.
VIZLENT’s Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes are designed and tested to maintain adhesion integrity through multiple freeze-thaw cycles between -196 °C and ambient temperature, covering the typical biobank sample access pattern where individual vials are retrieved, thawed, aliquoted, and returned to storage multiple times over the sample’s storage lifetime. While VIZLENT does not publish a specific cycle count limit as an absolute specification — because performance is also influenced by application quality and tube surface condition — the cryogenic adhesive formulation is validated to remain functional through the number of freeze-thaw cycles typical in active biorepository operation. Validation samples for cycle testing on customer tubes are available before production commitment.
The minimum order quantity is 1,000 labels per specification. Production lead time is 10–18 working days from artwork approval and deposit receipt. VIZLENT can produce labels with different accession number ranges for different sample collections within the same order — for example, a biobank with separate blood, tissue, and urine collections can receive separately numbered label sequences on distinct rolls, each clearly identified on the outer packaging. Please provide the numbering scheme for each collection range when placing your order.
Resin thermal-transfer ribbon produces a print where the pigment is fusion-bonded to the polyester face material at the molecular level during printing, creating a print layer that is chemically resistant and mechanically durable at extreme temperatures. Wax and wax-resin ribbons produce a print where the pigment is held in a wax matrix that remains more susceptible to abrasion, chemical contact, and thermal stress — including the cold shock of cryogenic immersion and the condensation that forms during thawing. VIZLENT recommends resin ribbon for all cryogenic label printing to ensure that barcode contrast and human-readable text survive the complete LN₂ storage and retrieval cycle in a scannable and legible condition.
Yes. VIZLENT supplies Laboratory Cryogenic Resistant Labels for 2ml Tubes in roll formats on 25 mm or 76 mm cores, compatible with Zebra ZD and ZT series, Datamax-O’Neil, Sato, and other laboratory thermal-transfer printers commonly used in biobank and research laboratory settings. Please provide your printer make and model at the ordering stage so we can confirm the correct roll outer diameter, core size, and label pitch for your printer’s media specification. We also supply resin thermal-transfer ribbon in compatible widths for printers where ribbon supply is not already established.
