How long do gel packs keep food cold?
For the most part, gel packs are the easiest solution for cold shipping. Because they freeze at a lower temperature than ice, they tend to last longer, usually about 24-36 hours (depending on how well insulated a package is).
What are gel coolants?
Gel packs (aka coolants, refrigerants, PCMs, and ice packs) are leak-proof containers designed to maintain the recommended cold chain temperature range inside a cold box or vaccine carrier.
How do you ship something that needs to stay cold?
Use a think plastic liner for the inside of the package, and enclose the food in a plastic bag as well. Thick insulated foam containers are suggested for keeping food as cold as possible. Packaging using dry ice is acceptable. Gel packs are a good solution as well, but frozen water is not recommended.
What can you substitute for dry ice?
Hydro-Freeze ice packs offer a safer way to deliver frozen goods than traditional dry ice shipments, at an equivalent price and with no supply shortage. Hydro-Freeze packs are available on a range of sizes and pockets and are fully printable with your company logo, for a minimum run as low as just 2 pallets.
How long do gel packs take to freeze?
Our gel packs should be kept in the freezer for at least 2 hours to be fully effective.
Is refrigerant gel poisonous?
The gel in most freezer packs is non-toxic and biodegradable; it is usually a polymer or cellulose. If this gel comes into contact with a child’s eyes, it may cause mild irritation. If you notice that your child has ingested some of the gel, do not panic.
How much does it cost to ship perishable food?
There isn’t a fixed price for shipping frozen food, as it depends on numerous factors. You’ll need to consider the shipping distance, transit duration, the weight of your packaging, and more. As a general rule of thumb, a package weighing two to three pounds can cost anywhere between $30 and $150.
Is Gel ice same as dry ice?
Gel packs, like K-Lock™ Synthetic Gel Packs, are water based. This means that they freeze and thaw at roughly the same temperature as water would, around 0°C (32°F). Dry ice is much colder, maintaining a temperature of around -78.5°C (-109.3°F) as it sublimates and becomes CO2 gas.
What are the dangers of putting dry ice in a sealed container?
Dry ice is dangerous for three reasons: It can explode as the carbon dioxide is released and it turns into gas. If you put dry ice into an airtight container or your freezer, it could cause the vessel to explode.