Use
Insulated shipping containers are part of a comprehensive cold chain which controls and documents the temperature of a product through its entire distribution cycle. The containers may be used with a refrigerant or coolant such as :
- block or cube ice, slurry ice, etc.
- dry ice
- Gel or ice packs (often formulated for specific temperature ranges)
- Some products (such as frozen meat) have sufficient thermal mass to contribute to the temperature control
- etc.
A digital Temperature data logger or a time temperature indicator is often enclosed to monitor the temperature inside the container for its entire shipment.
Labels and appropriate documentation (internal and external) are usually required.
Personnel throughout the cold chain need to be aware of the special handling and documentation required for some controlled shipments. With some regulated products, complete documentation is required.
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