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Concentration Needed to Vitrify (Cv) for Selected Penetrating Cryoprotectants at One Atmosphere Pressure
| CPA | Cv %wt/vol |
|---|---|
| PG | 43.5 |
| DMSO | 49–50 |
| EG | 55 |
| GLY | 65 |
Values for all CPAs taken from Fahy 1984100 and include carrier solutions of 2 mL/100-mL solution.
CPA, cryoprotectant; PG, propylene glycol; DMSO, dimethylsulfoxide; EG, ethylene glycol; GLY, glycerol.
