Frosty Mate™ Colour Change Racks, PP - Smart Temperature Indicator

The Abdos Frosty Mate™ Colour Change Racks visually indicate sample temperature - green below 4 °C and yellow when warmer enabling quick cooling checks during handling or transport.

Key Benefits

  • Maintains below 4 °C for ≈ 3.5 hours (lid closed at room temperature).
  • Suitable for enzymes, reagents, and biological samples requiring controlled cooling.
  • Durable PP build provides chemical resistance and strength.
  • Compact design supports easy benchtop or field use.

Smart Visual Control for Temperature-Sensitive Samples

Instant Visual Temperature Monitoring

Color-changing technology provides immediate confirmation of cooling status—green below 4 °C and yellow as temperature rises.

Reliable Ice-Free Cooling

Built-in non-toxic cooling gel maintains sub-4 °C conditions for short-term sample handling without ice or dry ice.

Multiple Rack Configurations

Available as Microtube (MCT) and PCR formats to support microtubes, cryovials, PCR tubes, strips, and plates.

Durable and Reusable Design

Manufactured from high-quality polypropylene for strength, chemical resistance, and repeated autoclaving.

Optimized for Everyday Lab Workflows

Compact, lightweight racks with alphanumeric indexing ensure organized, efficient, and contamination-free sample handlin

Code Type Cold Color Warm Color Capacity Array / Places Dimensions (L × W × H) Pack Size
MCT Freezer Change Racks
P11106
MCT Freezer Rack
Green
Yellow
0.5–2.0 ml Micro & Cryo Tubes
24 (6 × 4)
150 × 100 × 75 mm
1
PCR Freezer Change Racks, PP
P11107
PCR Freezer Rack
Green
Yellow
PCR Tubes / 96-Well Plates / Strips
96 (12 × 8)
150 × 100 × 75 mm
1

Description

The Frosty Mate™ Colour Change Rack simplifies cold-sample management by visually indicating temperature variation. Its integrated cooling medium maintains sub-4 °C conditions for several hours, protecting valuable reagents during setup or short transfers. Lightweight yet robust polypropylene construction prevents condensation and ensures dependable performance in demanding lab environments.

Specification

Material Polypropylene (PP)
Temperature Retention Below 4 °C for ~3.5 hours (with lid closed)
Color Indicator Green → Yellow
Cooling Medium Non-toxic gel
Operating Range –80 °C to +121 °C
Autoclavable: Yes
Identification Alphanumeric grid

Data Sheet

Frosty Mate™ Colour Change Racks, PP

Frosty Mate™ Colour Change Racks, PP