EPS shippers for extended frozen shipments
Dry Ice Line combines lightweight, durable EPS insulation with dry ice for cost-effective frozen shipping. Select a tested configuration for the payload and shipping duration your application requires.
Frozen shipping across a range of applications
Dry Ice Line supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and industrial applications. High-quality expanded polystyrene provides insulation and mechanical protection while keeping packaging weight and handling costs low. Custom sizes and configurations are available.
Blood
Urine
Lab samples
Tissue
Select the complete configuration for the product and shipping process. Confirm the requirements that apply to the goods, dry ice quantity, route and carrier.
Compare tested frozen packouts
The following configurations are listed for frozen shipping below −15 °C. Each duration belongs to the stated payload and dry ice quantity. Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters.
Durations below are minimum values for the listed test configurations.
Dry Ice SP 4
Test payload: 3 vials × 10 mL
External dimensions · L × W × H
11 × 9 × 7 ¼ in
(279 × 229 × 184 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
7 ¾ × 6 × 4 ¼ in
(197 × 152 × 108 mm)
Dry ice quantity
5.51 lb
(2.50 kg)
Minimum duration
49 h
Dry Ice SP 8
Test payload: 3 vials × 10 mL
External dimensions · L × W × H
12 × 10 ¼ × 11 in
(305 × 260 × 254 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
8 ¾ × 7 × 7 in
(222 × 178 × 178 mm)
Dry ice quantity
12.89 lb
(5.85 kg)
Minimum duration
82 h
Dry Ice SP 16
Test payload: 3 vials × 10 mL
External dimensions · L × W × H
13 ¾ × 11 ¾ × 12 ¼ in
(349 × 298 × 311 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
10 ¼ × 8 ¼ × 9 ¼ in
(260 × 210 × 235 mm)
Dry ice quantity
25.46 lb
(11.55 kg)
Minimum duration
119 h
Dry Ice SP 20
Test payload: 60 vials × 10 mL
External dimensions · L × W × H
16 × 15 × 15 in
(406 × 381 × 381 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
13 × 12 × 12 in
(330 × 305 × 305 mm)
Dry ice quantity
51.14 lb
(23.20 kg)
Minimum duration
154 h
Dry Ice X1
Test payload: 60 vials × 10 mL
External dimensions · L × W × H
12 ⅛ × 10 ⅛ × 11 in
(308 × 257 × 279 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
8 × 6 × 7 in
(203 × 152 × 178 mm)
Dry ice quantity
9.59 lb
(4.35 kg)
Minimum duration
90 h
Dry Ice X2
Test payload: 18 vials × 10 mL
External dimensions · L × W × H
14 ¾ × 12 ¾ × 13 ⅛ in
(375 × 324 × 333 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
10 ½ × 8 ½ × 9 ½ in
(267 × 216 × 235 mm)
Dry ice quantity
26.45 lb
(12 kg)
Minimum duration
143 h
Dry Ice SP 16
Test payload: 3 L
External dimensions · L × W × H
13 ¾ × 11 ¾ × 12 ¼ in
(349 × 298 × 311 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
10 ¼ × 8 ¼ × 9 ¼ in
(260 × 210 × 235 mm)
Dry ice quantity
19.95 lb
(9.05 kg)
Minimum duration
91 h
Dry Ice SP 20
Test payload: 10.6 L
External dimensions · L × W × H
16 × 15 × 15 in
(406 × 381 × 381 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
13 × 12 × 12 in
(330 × 305 × 305 mm)
Dry ice quantity
27.33 lb
(12.4 kg)
Minimum duration
122 h
Dry Ice X1
Test payload: 2 L
External dimensions · L × W × H
12 ⅛ × 10 ⅛ × 11 in
(308 × 257 × 279 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
8 × 6 × 7 in
(203 × 152 × 178 mm)
Dry ice quantity
7.05 lb
(3.2 kg)
Minimum duration
55 h
Dry Ice X2
Test payload: 3 L
External dimensions · L × W × H
14 ¾ × 12 ¾ × 13 ⅛ in
(375 × 324 × 333 mm)
Internal payload dimensions · L × W × H
10 ½ × 8 ½ × 9 ½ in
(267 × 216 × 235 mm)
Dry ice quantity
21.93 lb
(9.95 kg)
Minimum duration
115 h
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Select the shipper model and describe your payload, required product temperature and shipping duration.
Thermal performance for a defined shipment
Dry Ice Line is designed for extended frozen shipping with lightweight EPS insulation and durable protection. Individual qualification for your shipping requirements or temperature range is available on request.
Tested product
THERMOCON Dry Ice X1
Temperature range
Frozen · below −20 °C
Temperature profile
ISTA 7E Hot
Shipping duration
90 hours
Configuration
Sample shipment
Graph measurements: ambient temperature and product space temperature. The orange line represents the measurement point directly on the product.
Questions about Dry Ice Line
How do I select a packout?
Match the tested payload, required product temperature, dry ice quantity and shipping duration to your application. The table lists multiple configurations for some shipper models.
Why does one model have more than one duration?
Payload and dry ice quantity differ between configurations. A duration belongs to the complete stated packout, not to the EPS container alone.
Can the packout be tested for my shipping requirements?
Yes. THERMOCON can discuss individual qualification for your shipping profile, payload and temperature range.
Can coolant packs replace dry ice?
They may be an option for suitable frozen applications. Compare the product temperature and complete packaging configuration before changing the coolant.
Plan an extended frozen shipment
Send us your required temperature, payload, shipping duration and quantity.