Freezer Labels (LabTAG)

There is an extensive catalogue of deep-freeze (-80°C) and also freezer (-40°C) labels plus Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) specialty labels for use in a range of applications from laboratory identification solutions to biomedical research labs, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions. This table outlines the deep-freeze (-80°C) label brands and their main differentiating attributes, which you should consider when assessing your needs. They are available in many sizes, colours, and configurations. The collection of freezer (-40°C) labels can be found here.

A label selection and printing guide is also available.


DEEP-FREEZE LABELS (-80°C) 

Label

Brand Description

 Min
Temps		 Max Temps

Min
Application Temps

 Printer Format Styles Surfaces Adhesive Styles

FreezerTAG™ are ideal for small diameter vials, microtubes, falcon tubes, cell culture plates, microplates, as well as polypropylene and cardboard freezer boxes. They are waterproof and tearproof, can adhere to moist and wet surfaces, and will permanently adhere to containers in freezers and dry ice without the need for extra lamination. Available in multiple configurations and colors, they are made of a durable thermoplastic film and will resist spraying with alcohols, bleach, detergents, surface cleaning wipes, and other chemicals.

  -80°C  +100°C 
to 
+110°C  		 -29°C
&
-12°C
  • Thermal transfer rolls
  • Standard
  • Cover-up 
  • Vials
  • Tubes
  • Boxes 
  • Permanent
  • Removable 
Secondary Blood Bag Labels are ultra-durable, designed for application over the existing primary label. Ideal for identifying and storage of whole blood, resuspensions, and components i.e. RBC, platelet and plasma. They can withstand a range of temperatures and are suitable for long-term storage in laboratory freezers, refrigerators as well as transportation on dry ice. Resistant to spraying with alcohols, centrifugation, as well as gamma irradiation (up to 50 KGy), and ethylene oxide sterilisation. Can be applied to wet surfaces.  -80°C  +110°C  -12°C
  • Thermal transfer rolls
  • Standard
  • Secondary Blood Bags
    • Permanent
    PCR-TAG™ are designed for specific use with high-profile 8-well PCR tube strips. They have vertical perforations along the tag allowing each individual tube to be labelled securely. Ideal for long-term deep-freeze preservation in laboratory freezers and for dry ice transportation. They also withstand temperatures for safe use in PCR thermal cyclers. Labels can be printed with all major brands of thermal-transfer printers.
    -80°C
    +120°C
     -12°C
    • Thermal transfer rolls
    • Multi-perforated
    • PCR Strips & Plates
    • Permanent
    PlateTAG™ are glove-friendly, removable labels designed to identify 96-well and 384-well microplates (skirted and semi-skirted) intended for safe use in PCR thermocyclers and sequencing instruments. These versatile labels can be stored in low-temperature conditions such as refrigerators, laboratory freezers, and dry ice transportation and can also withstand heating. They are compatible with all major brands of thermal transfer printers.
    -80°C
    +72°C
    N/A
    • Thermal transfer rolls
    • Standard
    • Plates
    • Removable

    Inkjet Labels are designed to identify vials, tubes, plastic bags, freezer boxes, plates, and other containers when printed with colour logos, graphics, images, and data on inkjet printers. Ideal for storage in laboratory freezers, as well as dry ice transportation, they can withstand exposure to alcohol, xylene, acetone, and other harsh chemicals (spray and incidental contact). Available in sheets and roll format for various inkjet printer models, they can also be written on with ballpoint pens, cryogenic markers, and ink stamped without smudging. 

    		 -80°C +100°C -12°C
    • Inkjet printer rolls and sheets
    • Standard
    • Vials
    • Tubes
    • Boxes 
    • Permanent
    Lab-Tag™ labels are designed specifically for the colour coding identification of 0.2ml microtube caps. Ideal for polypropylene tubes and vials as well as other containers, including being FDA 21 CFR 175.105 compliant for food containers. They are waterproof with a strong permanent adhesive, and will resist prolonged freezer storage, refrigeration, and dry ice transport and can be written on with permanent markers. Also available in PCR dot label roll format for use with thermal transfer barcode printers.
    -80°C
    +110°C     		N/A
    • Hand-writable sheets
    • Standard
    • PCR Tubes
    • Permanent
    Freezer-DTermo™ are DYMO-Compatible, solvent-resistant labels designed for various surfaces and as well as polypropylene and cardboard freezer boxes. Their transparent format allows container contents to remain visible at all times, ideal for precious samples requiring monitoring, like tubes or microtubes containing blood and serum samples. They tolerate relatively high temperatures so are suitable for identifying cell culture flasks and plates stored in incubators.
    -80°C
    +70°C     		N/A
    • DYMO-Compatible rolls
    • Clear
    • Vials
    • Tubes
    • Boxes
    • Permanent
    SyringeTAG™ labels are ideal for identifying syringes used in hospital, clinics, laboratories and other medical facilities. They fit most syringe sizes (1ml, 2ml, 5ml, and 10ml) and have a service temperature range. Intended for use with all standard brands of thermal transfer printers or to be written on with permanent marker, also available pre-printed. Use RR-class ribbons for the most durable print. -80°C +100°C N/A
    • Thermal transfer rolls
    • Standard
    • Syringes
    • Permanent
    CryoRFID™ labels that can be scanned/read at 360° without the need to be in direct line of sight. Well suited for storage in freezers and dry ice transportation, with a flexible UHF inlay that allows excellent adhesion to vials and other containers, even at very low temperatures. Suitable for real-time tracking and inventory of small diameter cryo tubes & cryo vials, cardboard freezer boxes, polypropylene cryo/freezer boxes, cell culture plates, and other containers. Also resistant to alcohol spraying and swabbing when printed with smudge-proof RR-class ribbons. Zero curing time for labels applied at room temperature. Read range can vary according to the RFID reader being used.
    -80°C
    +110°C
    -12°C
    • Thermal transfer rolls
    • Standard
    • Vials
    • Permanent
    RFID-PlateTAG™ labels designed specifically for the identification of microplates, Petri dishes, cell culture plates, high-throughput PCR plates, as well as skirted and semi-skirted high- and low-profile qPCR plates. These durable thermal transfer printable labels have an integrated, flexible UHF (Class 1, Gen 2) inlay that allows them to conform to curved surfaces and be scanned/read at 360° without the need to be in direct line of sight. They can also be integrated with electronic witnessing systems, are compatible with automated liquid handlers, and be used in IVF facilities to help prevent errors and sample mix-ups. Read range can vary according to the RFID reader being used.
    -80°C
    +110°C     		N/A
    • Thermal transfer rolls
    • Slim Profile
    • Plates
    • Permanent

    PingTAG™ are a non-adhesive tag designed to be printed and encoded using RFID capable thermal transfer printers and directly mechanically fastened to racks, containers and lab assets. They can withstand the harsh temperatures of lab freezers and on dry ice, as well as high temperatures including in ovens and incubators. They are resistant to incidental exposure to alcohols and standard sanitising wipes when printed with XAR-class of solvent-resistant ink ribbons. These RFID tags (Class 1, Gen 2) are compatible with handheld, fixed, and integrated UHF RFID readers. Read range can vary according to the RFID reader being used.
    -80°C
    +100°C
    -80°C
    • Thermal transfer rolls
    • Adhesive-free Tag
    • Racks
    • Containers
    • Clear Bags
    • Non-adhesive

     See all Deep-Freeze labels here.

    PRINTING OPTIONS  

    Self-Print

    		  

    Thermal printed labels 

    Compatible with the Dymo 400 series but not the newer 500 series. 

    Thermal transfer printers provide printing to withstand harsh environments, ideal for applications requiring chemical resistance. The printers work by heating resin ribbons (commonly black) to transfer ink onto the label for resistance against harsh solvents (e.g.,xylene and DMSO).

    See our compatible thermo GoDEX printers here.

    Printed Sheet Labels 

    Label sheet templates for MS Word

    Hand write with Cryo-Markers

    See our dual point cryo markers here. 


    Custom Print

     

    Variable Data Printing

    Simply supply us with your data and we’ll take care of printing your labels. 

    Full-Colour Graphics

    Add your logo to asset identification tags or to your branded products.

    Bar Coding

    Graded 1D and 2D barcodes to guarantee accurate and consistent scanning. TruCheck Omni™ grading system is used to verify and grade 1D linear barcodes as well as 2D symbols. Barcoding services are ideal for tracking all types of biomedical research samples.