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C1562

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Freezing container, Nalgene® Mr. Frosty

H × diam. 86 mm × 117 mm

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Synonym(s):
freezer container, freezer storage, storage container
NACRES:
NB.22

manufacturer/tradename

Nalgene®

H × diam.

86 mm × 117 mm

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General description

Polycarbonate container, blue high-density polyethylene closure, white high-density polyethylene vial holder, and foam insert.

Provides the critical, repeatable, 1°C/min cooling rate required for successful cryopreservation of cells. Easy to use in any mechanical freezer. Container is imprinted with graphic instructions. Requires only isopropyl alcohol. Rigid vial holder keeps vials from contacting alcohol, preventing contamination by wicking. Vial holder floats to allow thawing in a water bath. Numbers molded for identification.

All components withstand repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Stackable.

Application

Freezing container, Nalgene™ Mr. Frosty may be used for freezing plant cells, protoplasts , PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cell) .

Compatibility

Holds 18 x 1.2 and 2.0 mL cryovials

Legal Information

Nafion is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC
Nalgene is a registered trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific or its subsidiaries

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

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  3. What alcohol should I use with Mr. Frosty, Product C1562 (Freezing container, Nalgene®)?

    We recommend using 2-propanol, commonly known as isopropanol. Among our product listings for 2-propanol we offer Product No. 190764.

  4. How do I freeze my cells in a Nalgene® Mr. Frosty, freezing container, product C1562?

    Listed below are instructions for the Nalgene® Mr. Frosty freezing container.Fill the container with room-temperature 100% isopropyl alcohol to the indicated fill line and discard the foam insert and tube holder. Insert your sample tubes into the tube holder and place the Mr. Frosty container in -70°C freezer for a minimum of 4 hours. Remove frozen tubes and place in long term storage freezer, at or below -130°C.Note: When not in use, the Mr. Frosty container should be stored at room temperature.

  5. What is the rate of cooling of the cell suspension in Product C1562, Freezing container, Nalgene®?

    The rate of cooling of 1°C/minute is based on the use of isopropanol as the alcohol bath.

  6. Can I use Product C1562, Freezing container, Nalgene®, with 5 mL freezing vials?

    Product No. C1562 is designed for use with 1.2 and 2 mL freezing vials.  It cannot be used with 5 mL freezing vials. Nalgene no longer offers the Mr. Frosty in the 5 mLsize.

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