Mactac has launched a series of new low-temperature products designed to withstand ultra-low temperatures, suitable for harsh environment applications where labels are exposed to liquid nitrogen, ultra-low temperature refrigerators, thawing cycles, chemicals and solvents.

Kim Hensley, senior marketing manager at Mactac Performance Adhesives, said: “Cryogenic labeling involves attaching label material to products that are subject to extreme cold or harsh conditions. “Label integrity and clarity are essential. Mactac’s new low-temperature label uses advanced Advanced technology, high-viscosity acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives and other unique characteristics can meet the needs of these demanding applications.

The new cryogenic label is used in medical research, clinical laboratories, fertility clinics, and biobanks to mark laboratory identification substrates, such as test tubes, ampoules, vials, glass slides, etc.

The main features of the new product include strong adhesion to small radius containers to firmly connect to test tubes and ampoules, and identification of plastic and glass containers that can be stored in liquid nitrogen for long periods of time. In addition, even if it is repeatedly subjected to changes between low temperature and room temperature, the label can resist edge lifting.

The new low temperature labels are available in the form of thermal transfer, thermal and laser printable products, and have the following structure

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