With ever-increasing demand and shorter lead times, the makers of qualityperishable goods face a constant shipping challenge: how to ensure theirproducts arrive well protected and temperature controlled. Airgas Dry Icecustom packaging specialists provide a reliable, cost-efficient solution. Bycombining the appropriate refrigerant with a custom designed container,Airgas specialists can provide product and delivery solutions forproper handling and shipment of perishable items.Complete Refrigerant Selection—From Dry Ice to Gel Ice
Airgas provides refrigerant solutions for both chilled and frozenproducts. Chilled perishables, those packaged at 33–50° F and above,are generally shipped with gel ice packs. Airgas gel ice packs come inseveral sizes and are safe, non-toxic, and reusable. For frozen products,requiring temperatures of 32° F or below, dry ice is offered in threestandard cut sizes and in pellet form. Gel ice packs may be used inconjunction with dry ice.
Custom Styrofoam Containers & Coordinated Cartons
Airgas’ rigid, molded-styrofoam shipping containers are custom designedin various sizes and feature a secure, tight-fitting lid to provide excellentthermal insulation. They are clean, lightweight, durable, and recyclable.They can be inserted into a matching corrugated carton for added strengthand insulation. The cartons are white, heat-reflective, and come with pre-printed shipping information. Using polyethylene liner bags adds to theinsulation of the product.
Combination Packaging Benefits
• Maintains freshness and extends shelf life of shipped items
• Prevents melting of perishables in hot weather
• Reduces bacteria growth with controlled temperature protection
• Provides critical temperature ranges for blood, pharmaceuticalsand laboratory test samples
• Reusable and recyclable packaging products
• Most cost effective heat controlled packaging method for perishables
Packaging: Safe & ReliableAirgas gel ice is packaged in pressure tested polyethylene bagsto ensure maximum strength. Key features include sealed backseams and welded ends.
Formulation: Non-toxic, Non-caustic & Reusable
Our +30° F formula is used to keep products chilled for anaverage duration of 24 – 48 hours in a well-insulated container.Other formulations can be special ordered.
Freezing Points
Airgas gel ice packs freeze at 5° F lower than water, requiring an average freezingtemperature of 28° F before use. Packs must be frozen solid to achieve maximum results. Recommended freezing periods for gel icepacks are 24 – 48 hours when laid out individually and 5 – 7 days in cartons. Ventilation holes in cartons provide circulation andshorter freezing times.
Uses for Gel Ice Packs
Gel ice packs are ideal for products that cannot tolerate the melting water of ice or the extreme cold of dry ice. Airgas gel ice packs are great for shipping or holding medical supplies, fresh produce, flowers, candy, seafood, meat, and picnic items.
More Information:
Phone: 1-877-451-5875 E-mail: coldshipping@airgas.com