Cell Freezing Container

U of Miami
Biology
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Company:

Thermo Scientific

Product Name:

Mr. Frosty Freezing Container

Catalog Number:

5100-0001

This container is used to freeze down cell lines at -1 degree Celsius per minute, which helps with increasing cell viability. The container is easy to load with tubes and easy to use because you just put it in your freezer.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Freezing Cells

Starting Material

None

Protocol Overview

Place cells into Mr. Frosty and then place in the freezer.

Tips

Put alcohol into Mr. Frosty before freezing cells

Results Summary

The cells frozen in the container have good viability upon thawing.

Features Summary

Freeze rate of -1 Celcius / min.

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

The Good

Easy to follow protocol

The Bad

Have to keep replacing alcohol

The Bottom Line

Easy to use device to freeze cells

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