Cooling elements instead of dry ice
No hazardous material
Dry ice has a temperature of about -78,5°C. Careless handling can cause cold burns. Sublimation produces large quantities of CO₂ gases, which can lead to suffocation and dangerous overpressure in closed containers. Dry ice is therefore subject to the regulations for hazardous goods. Logistics companies, airlines and even one of the largest shipping service providers are increasingly rejecting the transport of dry ice in thermal packaging.
More flexibility
In these cases, frozen elements are a flexible alternative to dry ice. The gel packs, foam bricks and hard-shell cooling packs are frozen in customary freezers at min. -30°C. There is no need for just-in-time deliveries of dry ice. Especially when frozen elements are used several times, they are also a considerable economic alternative.
Safe alternative
Although dry ice is unbeatable in its energy density, it is simply too cold in some applications. Many foodstuffs or pharmaceutical products must not fall below a temperature of -25°C. Our frozen elements can even ensure this in direct product contact. The ingredients are not toxic. The elements can be reused or disposed of with normal household waste.
A safe alternative to dry ice
The largest shipping service provider in Germany has banned the sending of dangerous goods as standard parcels in November 2019. All THERMOCON cooling elements are not classified as dangerous goods. This means less effort for you, as the strict regulations of the dangerous goods classification do not apply: no complex documentation, no safety measures and no strict regulations for the transport of dangerous goods.
Gel Pack Basic
Our cheapest cooling element with simple PE foil. This gel pack is best suited for disposable applications. It is available with a melting point of -21°C and 0°C.
- inexpensive PE-foil
- simple and complete recycling
- ideal for one-way applications
- suitable for direct food contact
- Special sizes and individual printing possible
- -21°C: safe alternative to dry ice
- -21°C: without hazardous goods labeling
| Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| 16 oz (0,45 kg) | 4.5 x 8 in (114,3 x 203,2 mm) |
| 16 oz (0,45 kg) | 6 x 8 in (152,4 x 203,2 mm) |
| 24 oz (0,68 kg) | 6 x 8 in (152,4 x 203,2 mm) |
| 48 oz (1,36 kg) | 7 x 11 in (177,8 x 279,4 mm) |
Foam Brick -21
Our Foam Bricks -21 are a safe alternative to dry ice. There are no dangerous goods regulations when using them. This frozen element is non-toxic and also approved for food transport. Unlike dry ice, the Foam Brick -21 can be stored in freezers at -30°C and reused at will.
| Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| 4.5 x 4 x 1.5 in (114,3 x 102 x 38 mm) | |
| 28 oz (0,79 kg) | 7.25 x 4 x 1.5 in (184 x 102 x 38 mm) |
| 34 oz (0,96 kg) | 9 x 4 x 1.5 in (229 x 102 x 38 mm) |
| 82 oz (2,32 kg) | 11.25 x 9.25 x 1.25 in (286 x 235 x 32 mm) |
PCM -21
The HDPE PCM -21 is a frozen element with a special filling of phase change material. Like all THERMOCON frozen elements, the HDPE PCM -21 is a safe and reliable alternative to dry ice. It maintains the desired product temperature in the range of -15° to -25°C over a longer period of time. However, the HDPE PCM -21 is not classified as a hazardous material, so the strict requirements for the transport of hazardous goods are not applicable. This element is one of our standard cooling packs. It can be used in various THERMOCON systems. This saves storage and acquisition costs.
| Weight | Dimension |
|---|---|
| 18 oz (0,51 kg) | 6 x 7 in (152 x 178 mm) |
Medi Line
- High performance with easy handling. HDPE-Box, VIP & PCM.
- Volume: 6 & 18 liters
- Runtimes: 1 to 4 days
More safety. Less effort.
Our pre-qualified complete systems have already been thermally tested for all requirements of frozen transport or frozen shipping in the range of -15 to -25°C. You will receive a thermo box, frozen elements, outer box and all necessary thermal documentation. Our easy to understand, illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions reduce errors to a minimum. And if you cannot do without dry ice: Our approximately 100 thermo boxes are also suitable for the transport with dry ice.