Liquid Nitrogen Label for 2ml Laboratory Tube
- Rated for continuous immersion in liquid nitrogen at -196 °C
- Cryogenic acrylic or rubber-based adhesive maintains bond at ultra-low temperatures
- Sized precisely for standard 2 ml microcentrifuge and cryovial tube formats
- Frost-resistant face material — print remains legible through ice and condensation
- Compatible with thermal-transfer, laser, and direct-thermal printing
Adhesion and Legibility Maintained at Liquid Nitrogen Temperature for 2 ml Cryovials
Liquid Nitrogen Label for 2ml Laboratory Tube is a speciality cryogenic identification label engineered for the unique mechanical and chemical demands of ultra-low-temperature biological sample storage.
When a standard pressure-sensitive label is applied to a 2 ml cryovial and the vial is immersed in or stored above liquid nitrogen (-196 °C), the adhesive of a standard label becomes brittle and loses its bond strength, the face material may crack or opacify, and condensation and frost accumulating on the tube surface during retrieval cause the label to lift and printed content to smear or become unreadable.
VIZLENT addresses each of these failure modes with a label construction that uses a cold-flow-resistant cryogenic adhesive, a dimensionally stable face material, and a frost-resistant print surface that collectively maintain identification integrity throughout the complete cryostorage lifecycle.
The label geometry of the Liquid Nitrogen Label for 2ml Laboratory Tube is engineered to fit the cylindrical wall of a standard 2 ml cryovial with a circumferential wrap that provides maximum adhesion contact area while leaving the cap and base of the tube clear for rack loading and visual inspection.
- The label width and length are calibrated to standard 2 ml tube formats so that the label tail overlaps cleanly without bunching or bridging the tube cap junction — a critical detail because label bridging at the cap junction is a common cause of label lifting during freeze-thaw cycling.
- The wrap-around format also protects the printed surface from direct abrasion against adjacent tubes in cryostorage racks and boxes.
Applications
Biobank long-term biological sample storage in liquid nitrogen tanks and vapour-phase cryostorage systems; cell therapy and regenerative medicine product cryovial identification; pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clinical trial sample management; university and research institute biorepository sample accessioning; IVF and assisted reproduction cryovial labelling for embryo and gamete storage; forensic and pathology biological sample cryostorage identification.
Specifications
Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes should be specified by minimum service temperature rating, adhesive performance on polypropylene cryovial substrates after freeze-thaw cycling, and resistance to condensation and cryoprotectant chemical exposure during routine sample retrieval.
| Item | Liquid Nitrogen Label for 2ml Laboratory Tube |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vizlent |
| Minimum Temperature Rating | -196 °C (liquid nitrogen immersion) |
| Maximum Temperature Rating | +121 °C (autoclave-compatible variant available) |
| Adhesive Type | Cryogenic-grade acrylic or rubber-based — cold-flow resistant |
| Adhesive Performance at -196 °C | Maintains full bond on polypropylene cryovial after LN₂ immersion |
| Face Material | White polyester (PET) — frost-resistant, dimensionally stable |
| Compatible Tube Format | Standard 2 ml cryovials (Nunc, Corning, Greiner, and equivalent formats) |
| Printing Method | Thermal transfer (resin ribbon); direct thermal; laser |
| Chemical Resistance | Ethanol, IPA, DMSO, liquid nitrogen, aqueous cryoprotectant solutions |
| Freeze-Thaw Cycling | Adhesion maintained after repeated freeze-thaw cycles |
| Label Dimensions (standard) | Approx. 38 × 19 mm wrap; custom sizes available |
| MOQ | 1,000 labels per size/specification |
| Sample | Available on request |
| Payment Term | T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment |
| Production Time | 10–18 working days after artwork approval and deposit |
Performance Standards
Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes are relevant to ISBER Best Practices for Repositories (adhesion and legibility requirements for cryogenic sample identification), CLSI AUTO12-A (laboratory automation and specimen labelling standards), and applicable ISO 20387 (biobanking — general requirements for biobanking), which collectively address label durability, barcode readability, and sample traceability at ultra-low storage temperatures.
Certifications
VIZLENT manufactures Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes under ISO-certified quality management processes and tests adhesive and face material performance at cryogenic temperatures, making them suitable for biobank, clinical research, and pharmaceutical sample management programmes in the EU, US, and Asia-Pacific laboratory markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. VIZLENT manufactures Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes with factory pre-printed sequential barcodes — including Code 128, Data Matrix, and QR Code formats — generated from a customer-supplied accession number sequence or data file. We can also print human-readable sample identifiers, lot codes, and date fields alongside the barcode. A data file in CSV or Excel format is provided with each shipment to facilitate import into your biobank or LIMS system.
Yes. VIZLENT’s cryogenic-grade adhesive is specifically formulated to retain its tack and bond strength on polypropylene (the predominant material for 2 ml cryovials) at liquid nitrogen temperature. Unlike standard acrylic adhesives that become brittle and lose cohesion at temperatures below approximately -40 °C, our cryogenic adhesive maintains elasticity and shear resistance at -196 °C, preventing label lifting during LN₂ immersion and vapour-phase storage. Adhesive bond integrity is verified through freeze-thaw cycle testing on standard cryovial polypropylene substrates.
The minimum order quantity for Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes is 1,000 labels per specification. Production lead time is 10–18 working days from artwork approval and deposit receipt. For biobank and clinical research organisations with ongoing sample accessioning programmes, VIZLENT can arrange scheduled delivery arrangements to maintain a consistent label supply aligned to sample intake volumes.
Yes. VIZLENT’s Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes use a frost-resistant polyester face material that does not absorb moisture and a resin thermal-transfer print that is resistant to the condensation and surface ice that forms on cryovials during retrieval and thawing. While frost on the tube surface can temporarily obscure vision of the tube contents, the label print itself remains intact beneath the ice layer and is fully readable once the tube reaches ambient temperature. For scanning during retrieval, we recommend a barcode reader with a short-pulse scan burst that can read through a thin frost layer if immediate scanning is required.
Yes. VIZLENT supplies Liquid Nitrogen Labels for 2ml Laboratory Tubes in roll formats compatible with Zebra ZD and ZT series, Datamax-O’Neil, and other laboratory thermal-transfer printers commonly used in biobank and clinical research settings. We specify resin-type thermal-transfer ribbon for use with these labels to ensure print durability at cryogenic temperatures — wax or wax-resin ribbons are not recommended for cryogenic applications. Please provide your printer model when ordering to confirm the correct roll core size and label pitch specification.
