Selecting the Right Refrigerant
ThermoSafe Brands offers a wide selection of refrigerants for use with its insulated containers. The following table is intended to aid you in selecting the best refrigerant for your shipments.
| Phase Change Material | Phase Change Temperature | Recommended Use | Other Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Ice | -80°C/-119°F | Products That must be kept frozen for extended periods of time. | Should not be used with products which may be damaged by extreme cold. Dry ice is regulated as a hazardous material in air transport. |
| U-tek | -50°C/-58°F | When extreme cold temperatures are required and dry ice is not an option. | To freeze, use dry ice or -80°C freezer. Re-usable. |
| U-tek | -23°C/-10°F | Product which need to be kept frozen. | To freeze, freezer must go below -10°F. Provides additional protection than standard gel packs. |
| U-tek | -1°C/+30°F | Product which need to be kept refrigerated for extended periods of time. | Provides additional protection than standard gel packs. |
| U-tek Mat | -1°C/+30°F | Products that must be kept refrigerated. Mat-style permits wrapping around irregularly shaped products. | Helps cushion product during transit. Not messy like wet ice. |
| U-tek Single | -1°C/+30°F | Products that must be kept refrigerated. Suitable substitute for wet ice. | Not messy like wet ice. |
| Polar Pack Standard Gel | 0°C/+32°F | Most cost effective alternative to wet ice. | |
| Polar Pack Moisture Guard | 0°C/+32°F | Products which must be protected from condensation damage. | Custom printing is available. |
| Polar Pack Foam Brick | 0°C/+32°F | Maintains shape when frozen and thawed. | Ideal for tighter payloads. |
| Polar Pack Rigid Bottle | 0°C/+32°F | Offers maximum durability while maintaining package configuration. | Our most rugged refrigerant. |
