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Real-Time Temperature Signaling Protects Samples
ICE CRYSTAL FORMATION
It is critical to reduce the formation of ice crystals when working with aqueous samples. Ice crystals begin to form at 0 – 4 °C and damage cells. ViewPointTM tubes begin transitioning from clear to light blue at 4 °C with full dark blue signaling at 0 °C. Real-time temperature signaling alerts the researcher to potentially harmful ice crystal formation and enables the maintenance of the desired temperature throughout experimentation.
CELL DAMAGE FROM ICE
Before Ice Formation
Ice Formation Inside And Outside Cell
Cell Damage
Protection from UV
UV DAMAGE
ViewPointTM tube graphics and iconography are trademarks of Labcon North America and are protected.
When dark blue (0 °C), ViewPointTM tubes provide added protection from Ultraviolet (UV) light. Unlike other tinted products, ViewPointTM tubes become opaque at 0 °C and provide protection from UV, eliminating the need for wrapping tubes in aluminum foil to shield sensitive samples from light radiation. Without a bulky aluminum foil wrap, ViewPointTM tubes fit perfectly into racks and can be clearly labeled on the frosted writing surface.
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