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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.
Pinktail BX™ Thermal Indicator Temperature Monitor

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.

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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

​​Temperature Accuracy:              ±1°C / ±2°F

​​Pre-activated Shelf-life:              30 to 90 days

Activated Lifetime:                      2+ years

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