When a 1-liter tray runs out of room halfway through your prep and a 9-liter bucket dominates the entire bench, you need a middle ground. The Globe Scientific 455022 Series 4-Liter Ice Tray delivers the working capacity to hold a full rack of 50 mL conical tubes, multiple reagent bottles, or dozens of microcentrifuge tubes side by side — all without commanding more space than a standard lab notebook. Constructed from closed-cell polyurethane foam, this mid-size tray provides the same cryogenic compatibility and chemical resistance found across the Globe Scientific ice tray line, handling liquid nitrogen, dry ice, wet ice, and salt solutions without cracking or degrading. Molded handles on each end make two-handed transport stable even when loaded to capacity. Four color options let you assign trays by lab station, protocol, or research group.
Features and Benefits
Mid-Range 4-Liter Capacity: Large enough to hold a full tube rack, multiple reagent bottles, or high sample counts — compact enough to share the benchtop with instruments.
Polyurethane Foam Construction: Closed-cell foam delivers superior thermal insulation compared to rigid plastic, keeping contents colder for longer while resisting cracks from thermal shock.
Cryogenic Safe: Compatible with liquid nitrogen, dry ice, wet ice, and salt solutions without material degradation or brittleness.
Chemical Resistant: Polyurethane foam withstands exposure to common laboratory solvents, dilute acids, bases, and saline without breakdown.
Dual Molded Handles: Handles on each end of the tray allow secure two-handed carrying when fully loaded with ice and samples.
Color Coded: Available in Blue, Green, Black, and Red for visual organization by lab station, experiment, or department.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 455022 Series (455022B, 455022G, 455022K, 455022R) |
| Brand | Globe Scientific |
| Product | Ice Tray, 4 Liter (without lid) |
| Material | Polyurethane Foam |
| Capacity | 4 Liters |
| Dimensions | 15.375" L × 11.625" W × 6.75" H |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
| Colors | Blue, Green, Black, Red |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Certificate of Analysis | Available |
| Unit of Measure | Each (EA) |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Lid Included | No (see 455023 Series for lid version) |
Laboratory Applications
Batch sample preparation — holds enough ice to chill an entire tube rack of 15 mL or 50 mL conical tubes during aliquoting workflows
Cell culture work — maintains cold chain for media supplements, growth factors, and thawed cell suspensions during hood operations
Protein and enzyme handling — keeps heat-labile reagents on ice during multi-step purification, Western blot prep, or ELISA plate loading
Shared lab stations — assign each researcher or team a dedicated color-coded tray at communal benchtops
Clinical specimen transport — carries multiple sample tubes on ice between collection and processing areas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tubes can fit in the 4-liter ice tray?
The 4-liter cavity (15.375" × 11.625") comfortably holds a standard tube rack surrounded by crushed ice, or approximately 50–80 loose microcentrifuge tubes nestled directly in ice. For 50 mL conical tubes, expect to fit 15–20 tubes upright in crushed ice.
What is the difference between the 455022 and the 455020 (1L) or 455024 (9L)?
All three use identical polyurethane foam construction and are available in the same four colors. The difference is capacity and footprint: the 1L (9.125" × 8.175") is a personal benchtop tray, the 4L (15.375" × 11.625") handles batch work and full tube racks, and the 9L (20.5" × 14.875") serves high-volume or multi-user stations.
Can I add a lid to this tray later?
The 455022 Series does not include a lid and Globe Scientific does not sell the lid separately. If you need a lid for evaporation control and extended chill time, order the 455023 Series, which is the same 4-liter tray with a fitted polyurethane foam lid included.
Is this ice tray safe for dry ice and liquid nitrogen?
Yes. The polyurethane foam is fully cryogenic-compatible. It will not crack, become brittle, or degrade when used with liquid nitrogen, dry ice, wet ice, or salt solutions.
Quality Assurance
Globe Scientific products are manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of clinical and research laboratories, these products undergo rigorous inspection to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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