Pinktail BX™
Simple, cost-effective solution for ensuring integrity of samples, vaccines and biologics. User activated indicator designed for use in storage boxes and storage containers.
Activation is a breeze. Turn the cap and shake until liquid turns bright pink. Once activated, place device next to biologic being monitored or inside container for shipment.
Available in four temperatures and two run times.
Designed for rapid color change at room temperatures.
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Product Details
Pinktail BX™ 0C
Our most popular product, the Pinktail BX™ 0C is used by researchers, academics and biobanks to ensure sample integrity. Available in multiple run-times at room temperature, the Pinktail BX™ 0C is fast enough to detect dangerous excursions and suitable for samples exposed to multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Signal temperature: 0°C
Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.5 hours
Time to clear @ 25°C: 10 minutes
Pinktail BX™ M18C
The Pinktail BX™ is similar to the Pinktail BX™ 0C except no color change takes until a temperature of above -18C. This is useful when monitoring products stored below -20°C and/or products that go through multiple freeze-thaw cycles. It's faster than the BX 0C because the indicator color change starts to take place as soon temperatures above -18°C. The BX 0C that doesn't exhibit any color change until temperatures above 0°C are reached.
Signal temperature: -18°C
Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.25 hours
Time to clear @ 25°C: 15 minutes
Pinktail BX™ M37C
The Pinktail BX™ M37C is part of the deep freeze product collection that's intended for use in long-term deep storage applications, ultra-cold sample management and critical cold-chain shipments. With a signal temperature of -37°C, the indicator exhibits no color change below -37°C and remains bright pink for years. Specifically formulated to last about 2 days at -20°C, this product is also be used at a time indicator for shelf-life sensitive products.
Signal temperature: -37°C
Time to clear @ -20°C: 48 hours (2 days)
Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.25 hours
Time to clear @ 25°C: 15 minutes
Time to clear at -20°C can vary by +- 10% advertised value.
Pinktail BX™ M67C
The Pinktail BX™ M67C is part of the deep freeze product collection that's intended for use in long-term deep storage applications, ultra-cold sample management and critical cold-chain shipments. With a signal temperature of -67°C, this is lowest signal temperature offered. Specifically formulated to last about 3 months at -40°C and 2 days at -20°C, this product is also be used at a time indicator for shelf-life sensitive products.
Signal temperature: -67°C
Time to clear @ -40°C: 90 days (3 months)
Time to clear @ -20°C: 48 hours (2 days)
Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.25 hours
Time to clear @ 25°C: 15 minutes
Time to clear below -20°C can vary by +- 10% advertised value.
Recommended Ordering Guide
Signal Temperature
Signal temperature is the temperature required for the indicator to freeze and stop any color change from occurring. The Cryoveritas Pinktail™ BX product line is available in four signal tempeartures: 0C, -18°C, -37°C and -67°C.
Recommendations:
Storage Temp: -20°C
Pinktail BX™ 0C
Pinktail BX™ M18C
Storage Temp: -40°C
Pinktail BX™ 0C
Pinktail BX™ M18C
Pinktail BX™ M37C
Storage Temp: -70°C or -80°C
Pinktail BX™ M18C
Pinktail BX™ M37C
Pinktail BX™ M67C
Storage Temp: below -80°C
Pinktail BX™ M37C
Pinktail BX™ M67C
Pinktail BX™ Line Specifications
Size: 13mm x 13mm x 46 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 15 grams
Activation: Twist cap
Mixing Time: 10-15 seconds (see video)
Operating Range: -200°C to 50°C