830146 · Kit 1 Coolbox 2XT with lid and neck, 1 cooling cartridge + 2 °C - purple

• Benchtop system for cooling or freezing samples without ice, electricity or batteries
• Composed of a base, an isothermal cartridge and a lid
• Suitable for different sample formats and Temperatures
• Compatible with dry ice, CoolRack or CoolSink

• Use according to target temperature:
- From 0.5 °C to 4 °C:
> If the CoolRack is pre-cooled to ≤ 1 °C: wait until the cartridge reaches 1 °C (≈10 min), then insert it into the CoolBox, followed by the CoolRack with the samples.
> If the CoolRack is at room temperature: place it directly on the cartridge, wait until it reaches 4 °C (≈10 min), then add the samples.
- From -20 °C to 0 °C:
> If the CoolRack is pre-cooled to ≤ 1 °C: insert the cartridge into the CoolBox, then the CoolRack with the samples.
> If the CoolRack is at room temperature: place it on the cartridge, wait until it reaches 0 °C (≈10 min), then add the samples.
- At -78 °C
> Fill the base with 200 mL of dry ice, place the CoolRack on top and wait until it reaches -78 °C (≈8 min) before placing the samples in it.

Additional information:

• The insulated cartridge must first be placed in a -20 °C freezer for at least 12 hours and then inserted at the base
• The 'freezing' insulated cartridge can be placed in a -80 °C freezer to reduce the start-up time (place at least 6 hours beforehand at -80 °C) and increase the freezing time