Selecting the Right Refrigerant

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 MaterialPhase Change TemperatureRecommended UseOther Considerations
Dry Ice-80°C/-119°FProducts 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-23°C/-10°FProduct 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°FProduct which need to be kept refrigerated for extended periods of time.Provides additional protection than standard gel packs.
U-tek Mat-1°C/+30°FProducts 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°FProducts that must be kept refrigerated. Suitable substitute for wet ice.Not messy like wet ice.
Polar Pack Standard Gel0°C/+32°FMost cost effective alternative to wet ice. 
Polar Pack Moisture Guard0°C/+32°FProducts which must be protected from condensation damage.Custom printing is available.
Polar Pack Foam Brick0°C/+32°FMaintains shape when frozen and thawed.Ideal for tighter payloads.
Polar Pack Rigid Bottle0°C/+32°FOffers maximum durability while maintaining package configuration.Our most rugged refrigerant.
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