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.
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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
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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.​
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Signal temperature: 0°C​
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Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.5 hours
​​Time to clear @ 25°C: 10 minutes
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Pinktail BX™ M18C
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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​
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Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.25 hours
​​Time to clear @ 25°C: 15 minutes
Pinktail BX™ M37C
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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.
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Signal temperature: -37°C​​
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Time to clear @ -20°C: 48 hours (2 days)
Time to clear @ 4°C: 2.25 hours
​​Time to clear @ 25°C: 15 minutes
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Time to clear at -20°C can vary by +- 10% advertised value.
Pinktail BX™ M67C
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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.
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Signal temperature: -67°C​​
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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​
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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
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Size: 13mm x 13mm x 46 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 15 grams
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Activation: Twist cap
Mixing Time: 10-15 seconds (see video)
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​​Operating Range: -200°C to 50°C