Cryogenic Labels

<h2 dir="ltr"> What Are Cryogenic Labels?</h2>
 Cryogenic labels are adhesive identification labels engineered to maintain adhesion, legibility, and dimensional stability across the full temperature range encountered in biopreservation workflows: from frozen-surface application at &minus;80 &deg;C to long-term storage in liquid nitrogen at &minus;196 &deg;C, through transport on dry ice, and back to room-temperature processing. Standard office or general-purpose labels fail at &minus;20 &deg;C; cryogenic adhesives are acrylic-based formulations that remain pliable and adhesive down to &minus;196 &deg;C. Related product families include thermal labels, labeling tape, and tape dispensers for broader lab identification needs. For any biological sample stored below &minus;20 &deg;C, a cryogenic-rated label with verified adhesion specs is required to ensure sample traceability.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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Liquid nitrogen-resistant labels for secure storage in cryogenic tanks.
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Thermal transfer labels for smudge-proof, high-resolution barcode printing.
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Wrap-around labels to ensure secure adhesion on small diameter microtubes.
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Color-coded cryo labels for quick visual categorization of samples.
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Laser-printable sheets for easy customization and bulk labeling tasks.
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Chemical-resistant labels that withstand alcohol and laboratory solvents.
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Cryogenic Labels</h2>
 Storage Temperature Range Confirm whether samples will be stored in LN₂ liquid phase (&minus;196 &deg;C), LN₂ vapor phase (&minus;150 &deg;C), &minus;80 &deg;C deep-freeze, or &minus;20 &deg;C freezer. Labels rated to &minus;196 &deg;C are suitable for all tiers; labels rated only to &minus;80 &deg;C cost less but cannot be used in LN₂ tanks. Print Technology: Direct-Thermal vs. Thermal-Transfer Direct-thermal cryo labels print without a ribbon (compatible with Zebra, DYMO, Brady direct-thermal printers) and are convenient for on-demand printing in lower-volume workflows. Thermal-transfer cryo labels use a resin ribbon to achieve sharper barcodes, chemical resistance (ethanol immersion up to 15 minutes, xylene up to 30 minutes), and temperature resistance up to +100 &deg;C &mdash; required for GLP/GMP chain-of-custody documentation. Application to Frozen vs. Ambient Surfaces Standard cryo labels must be applied at room temperature before freezing. Specialized frozen-surface labels (often called CryoSTUCK or equivalent) bond directly to vials at &minus;80 &deg;C without thawing &mdash; critical for re-labeling biobanked specimens without compromising viability. Container Size and Shape Labels must match the container geometry: cryo vials and microtubes require wrap-around labels with &ge;6 mm overlap for adhesion on curved surfaces. PCR plates use sidewall or end-cap labels. Freezer boxes use flat larger-format labels. Confirm dimensions before purchasing a roll. Permanent vs. Removable Adhesive Permanent cryogenic adhesive is standard for long-term biopreservation &mdash; it will not migrate or detach under repeated freeze-thaw cycling. Removable cryo adhesives are available for temporary sample identification that may need relabeling. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Cryogenic label polyester facestocks are typically 50&ndash;100 &micro;m thick and dimensionally stable across the &minus;196 &deg;C to +100 &deg;C range. Acrylic-based cryogenic adhesives maintain &ge;2 N/25 mm peel strength at &minus;80 &deg;C on polypropylene cryo vials (typical manufacturer-verified spec). Label rolls are supplied on 1-inch or 3-inch cores, 250&ndash;1,000 labels per roll depending on label size.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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LCR-DIS-Cryogenic and Cold Storage Labels Brochure

Label Dispenser, Multi-Roll

The Globe Scientific multi-roll label dispenser is designed for easy dispensing and organization of label rolls. Made from acrylic with clear plastic construction, it allows for easy visibility of contents. Dimensions: 9" Wide x 5" Deep x 4" High.

Label Dispenser, Multi-Roll

SKU : LCR-DIS