This document provides specifications for barcode labels, ribbons, printers, cryotubes, DNA tubes, cryo boxes, racks, and tanks for use in cryogenic storage and DNA sample management. It lists the manufacturers, models, costs, and descriptions of various supplies from companies like Zebra, Fisher Scientific, USA Scientific, NALGENE, and Taylor Warthon. Contact information is also provided for references.

1. Barcode Labels Specifications for
DNA and Cryo
Barcode Labels Specifications for Cryo and DNA
Components Specifications and Pics
Label
Provider: Zebra
Type of Label: Zebra 8000T Cryocool
Label size: 1.500 " x 0.516 ", 2 columns
Type of print: Thermal transfer
Labels per roll: 4000
Cost per roll: $130 US dollars
Type of Material: Synthetic of Polypropylene
Minimum Application Temperature: -20° F / -29° C
Service Temperature: -320° F to 190° F / -196° C to 88° C
Description: Polypropylene label with a cold-temp permanent acrylic adhesive
that offers
extremely low-temperature as low as -196°C for liquid nitrogen applications.
Excellent smear/scratch resistance.
Good durability and chemical resistance.
http://www.zebrasupplies.nl/product_doc/8000TCryocool.pdf
Suppliers Guide

2. Ribbon
Manufacture: Zebra
Local Provider: http://www.dms.com.pe/ (Lima-Peru)
Type of Ribbon: Resin
Model: Zebra 5095
Cost: Box of 6 rolls per 450 USD
Description: Use this performance resin ribbon for printing high-
density bar codes and high-resolution
graphics on a wide range of synthetic materials.
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/supplies/ribbons.html
Printer
Manufacture: Zebra
Local Provider: http://www.dms.com.pe/ (Lima-Peru)
Model: Zebra ZT410 of 300 DPI
Cost: 1400 USD
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/industrial/zt400-
series.html
Barcode
Barcode Symbology: Data Matrix, used for tubes and boxes.

3. Related
Presentations
Link
CIP Genebank IT
Overview
http://www.slideshare.net/edwinrojas507/workshop-2016-
genebank-it-overview
Barcode KIT
Components
http://www.slideshare.net/edwinrojas507/workshop-2016-
genebank-it-barcode-kit
Programing
Language Thermal
Printing
http://www.slideshare.net/edwinrojas507/workshop-2016-
genebank-it-print-barcode
Cryo Tube
Provider: Fisher Scientific
Website:
https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/cryotube-1-8ml-rnd-
inthd-450pk/12565167nlc
Type of
Cryotube:
Sterile Cryogenic Vials; 12565167 NLC
Cryotube
capacity:
1.8 ml
Cryotube
description:
Internal thread; 1.8 mL, round bottom

4. Cryotube image
Aluminium Cane
(for cryotubes)
DNA Tube
Provider: USA Scientific
Website:
http://www.usascientific.com/1.5-ml-self-standing-screw-cap-
tube.aspx
Type of tube:
- 1.5 ml self-standing screw cap tube, natural 500/pack Item No.:
1415-9700 Scientific USA
- 2.0 ml self-standing screw cap tube, natural 500/pack Item No:
1420-9700 Scientific USA
Tube
capacity:
1.5 and 2.0 mL
Tube
description:
Saf-T-Seal screw cap microcentrifuge tubes are strong enough
to withstand centrifugation up to 20,000 x g.
Suitable for use in vapor-phase liquid nitrogen storage, -80°C freezers,
boiling, and autoclaving.
Deep external threads protect against sample loss and seal failure.
An interior U channel in the lid keeps the ethylene propylene rubber (EPR)
"O"-ring in place as the cap is tightened.
RNase, DNase, DNA, and pyrogen free.
Autoclavable.

5. Tube image
Cryo Box
Provider: NALGENE
Type of rack 5026 SYSTEM 100 Cryobox for 100 vials
Box image
Cryo Rack
Provider: NALGENE
Type of Rack: Stainless steel
Rack Image:
Cryo Tank

6. Provider:
Taylor Warthon
http://www.taylorwharton.com/
Type of Tank: RS Series, aluminum body
Tank Image:
Contact reference: Edwin Rojas (IT Specialist, e.rojas@cgiar.org ), Rainer
Vollmer/Genoveva Rossel/Rocio Alagon (Laboratory Staff), Dave Ellis
(Genebank Manager, d.ellis@cgiar.org )