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CleanMark | Cold Storage Labels

CUSTOM COLD STORAGE LABELS

Reliable identification through every stage of cold storage.

From refrigerated storage and ultra-low temperatures to dry ice transport and cryogenic exposure, we configure labels to stay attached and readable throughout your process.

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Technician handling a labeled sample vial in a cold storage freezer

U.S. engineering & manufacturing
ISO 9001:2015 certified
Application-specific label solutions
EXPLORE BY TEMPERATURE

Find labels for your storage environment.

Start with the conditions your materials will encounter. Each environment brings different considerations for adhesion, printing, and handling.

+2°C to +8°C

Refrigerator labels

Chilled storage, condensation, and handling.

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−20°C to −80°C

Freezer & ULT labels

Frozen storage, retrieval, and freeze–thaw.

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Down to −196°C

Cryogenic labels

Liquid nitrogen vapor or immersion.

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COLD STORAGE LABEL BASICS

Identification for the containers you use.

From microtubes and cryovials to biologics containers and cryobags, the right label must work with the surface, printer, handling process, and storage environment.

Vials & microtubes

Small diameters, curved surfaces, and variable identification.

Cryobags & containers

Flexible materials, handling, and chain-of-identity needs.

Printed identification

Barcodes, printer compatibility, and readability after exposure.

BEYOND TEMPERATURE

Cold resistance is only part of the requirement.

IPA wipe-downs, condensation, cleanroom handling, and repeated contact can affect adhesion and readability independently of temperature.

Cleaning & chemicals

Protecting printed identification after solvent or disinfectant exposure.

Moisture & condensation

Accounting for retrieval and transitions between environments.

Controlled environments

Material cleanliness, packaging, and transfer requirements.

THE TEMPERATURE JOURNEY

Follow the label through the cold chain.

A label may be applied, frozen, transported, and handled after retrieval. Each stage creates different performance demands.

01

Prepare

Print and apply under defined conditions.

02

Store

Maintain adhesion and legibility.

03

Transport

Account for packaging and temperature transitions.

04

Retrieve

Preserve identification during handling.

ENGINEERING FIT

Built around your labeling system.

Surface material, adhesive selection, application temperature, printing equipment, variable data, and roll configuration all influence performance.

Materials & adhesion

Container material, texture, application conditions, and bond.

Printing & traceability

Printer, ribbon, barcode, and post-exposure readability.

Production & supply

Approved specifications, format, packaging, and repeat orders.

APPLICATION EXAMPLE · ONCOLOGY CRYOVIALS

One label. Three demanding conditions.

An oncology cryovial application required attention to cleanroom handling, IPA cleaning, and liquid nitrogen storage. Each stage creates a distinct performance requirement.

Cleanroom: material and packaging considerations.

IPA cleaning: printed identification after wipe-downs.

Liquid nitrogen: adhesion and legibility through cryogenic exposure.

Application example; no claim of completed qualification.

Frosted labeled vial

DIRECT ENGINEERING SUPPORT

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Discuss your containers, temperature journey, printing equipment, or existing label problems.

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HOW WE WORK

From requirements to reliable ongoing supply.

01

Define

Understand the surface and exposures.

02

Evaluate

Assess samples under relevant conditions.

03

Produce

Finalize the approved construction.

04

Support

Maintain specifications for ongoing supply.

GET A LABEL RECOMMENDATION

Tell us what your label needs to do.

Share what you know about your cold-storage application. We’ll help identify a practical next step.

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Container & surface — Vials, bags, materials, and shape
Temperature journey — Application, storage, transport, and thawing
Cleaning & handling — IPA, condensation, and repeated contact
Printing & application — Printer, barcodes, and equipment
Special requirements — Cleanroom, sterile supply, and traceability
Size & quantities — Dimensions, format, and volume

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about cold storage labels.

Answers about application, temperature transitions, printing, and qualification.

Can labels be applied to already-frozen containers?

Application temperature, moisture, and frost affect initial adhesion. Evaluate separately from the eventual storage temperature.

How do freezer, dry ice, and cryogenic labels differ?

They address different temperature ranges and exposure conditions; suitability at −80°C does not establish suitability for liquid nitrogen immersion.

Will barcodes survive freeze–thaw cycles?

It depends on printing, materials, condensation, and handling. Test the intended exposure sequence.

Can these labels withstand IPA cleaning?

Suitable constructions can address both cold and chemical exposure, subject to application-specific evaluation.

Can they be cleanroom-compatible or supplied sterile?

Cold resistance, cleanroom compatibility, and sterile supply are separate requirements.

Will they work with our printer?

We review printer model, ribbon or ink, variable data, and dispensing requirements.

Can we evaluate samples?

Samples or prototypes may be evaluated before approval, depending on the application.

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