Key Benefits:
- Controlled freezing rate of approximately -1°C per minute
- Holds 12 × 1.0 mL or 2.0 mL cryogenic vials
- No alcohol, fluids or pre-cooling required
- Consistent heat removal throughout the freezing process
- Uniform freezing rate across all vial positions
- Suitable for use in standard -80°C freezers
- Durable and unbreakable construction
- Quick turnaround – ready for reuse after approximately 5 minutes
- Suitable for stem cells, primary cells and established cell lines
Key Features
Secure & Consistent Sample Preservation
The radially symmetric design of the CoolCell LX helps ensure each vial experiences a consistent freezing profile, supporting reproducible sample preservation.
- Uniform freeze rate across all vial positions
- Consistent heat removal throughout the freezing period
- Numbered vial wells for simple sample identification
- Exposed vial tops allow quick removal of frozen samples
- Bevelled junction between the lid and base assists with easy opening
Easy & Safe to Use
Designed with everyday laboratory use in mind, the CoolCell LX eliminates many of the handling requirements associated with traditional freezing containers.
- No alcohol or other fluids required
- No pre-cooling required
- Durable, unbreakable construction
- Ergonomic lid remains easy to remove when frozen
- Outer surface is comfortable to handle when removed from a -80°C freezer
- Ready to reuse after approximately 5 minutes
Cost-Effective Freezing Solution
By eliminating the need for isopropanol and other consumable freezing fluids, the CoolCell LX can help reduce both laboratory costs and maintenance requirements.
- No ongoing alcohol purchasing costs
- Eliminates alcohol replacement and disposal requirements
- Can save approximately 12 litres of IPA per unit per year compared with traditional alcohol-based freezing containers
- No fluid maintenance required
- Provides controlled-rate freezing without the expense and complexity of a programmable freezer
Broad Cell Compatibility
The CoolCell LX is suitable for cryopreservation across a wide variety of laboratory applications and cell types, including:
- Primary cells – including white blood cells, human cardiac cells, muscle cells and mouse cells
- Cell lines – including CHO, LNCaP, HTB77, A549 and HeLa
- Stem cells – including human and mouse embryonic stem cells, cancer stem cells, preadipocytes, progenitor cells, human endothelial cells and glioblastoma cells
Applications
The CoolCell® LX is ideal for laboratories requiring reliable controlled-rate cryopreservation of:
- Stem cells
- Primary cells
- Mammalian cell lines
- Research cell cultures
- Biobanking samples
- Cell therapy research samples
Specifications
Capacity 12 Cyrogenic Vials
Compatible Vials -Standard 1.0 mL to 2.0 mL cryogenic vials
Recommended Fill Volume 1.0 mL per vial
Freezing Rate Approximately -1°C/minute
Freezer Temperture -80C
Container Dimensions (Diameter x H) 11.7 x 9.9 cm
Well Diameter 12.7 mm
Alcohol / Fluids Required No
Pre-Cooling Required No
Reuse Time Approximately Approximately 5 Minutes
Part Numbers
BCS-405 Purple – 1 container
BCS-405G Green – 1 container
BCS-405O Orange – 1 container
BCS-405PK Pink – 1 container
BCS-405MC Multi-colour pack – 1 × Purple, Green, Orange and Pink (4 containers total)
Why Choose the CoolCell® LX?
The CoolCell LX offers a convenient alternative to traditional alcohol-based freezing containers and programmable freezing equipment. With no alcohol to purchase, replace or dispose of, it helps simplify laboratory workflows while reducing ongoing operating costs.
Its durable, solid-state construction provides consistent freezing performance across all samples, while the ergonomic design makes frozen vials quick and easy to access.
Contact BioTools today to request a quote or discuss the most suitable CoolCell® solution for your laboratory.
