What are liquid cryogens?
Liquid cryogens are substances that exist in liquid form at extremely low temperatures and are used in laboratories and clinical settings to cool, freeze, and store biological material. Liquid nitrogen, with a boiling point of -195.8 degrees Celsius at atmospheric pressure, is the most commonly used liquid cryogen in IVF and biomedical laboratories.
How should liquid cryogens be used safely?
Safe use of liquid cryogens requires appropriate personal protective equipment including cryogenic gloves, face shields, and aprons, along with adequate ventilation to prevent oxygen depletion. The HSE sets a safe oxygen concentration threshold of 19.5 percent, below which a cryogenic lab environment becomes hazardous.
What cryogenic safety equipment does Cryolab supply?
Cryolab supplies UKCA marked safety equipment and storage vessels designed for safe liquid nitrogen use. Visit cryolab.co.uk/product-category/safety-wear/ for the full safety range.
