Temperature Controlled Packaging
Pharmaceuticals, proteins, biological samples and other temperature sensitive products, including food items, are regularly shipped in containers year round and are subjected to a wide range of temperatures. Though they are shipped in insulated containers and/or climate controlled environments, the temperature stability of the shipping containers can be significantly improved by applying suitable savENRG® Phase Change Material Products.
Advantages of Using Phase Change Materials (PCM) for Temperature Controlled Packaging:
- can easily replace dry ice or gel packs
- reduce the size of shipping containers
- increase the temperature control duration during shipping
- reduce transportation cost
- are reusable
- assure predictable and stable temperature control
- are available in a wide range of temperatures
PCM-based Solutions for International Packaging and Shipping of Vaccines
As part of the WHO pre-qualification scheme, vaccine manufacturers are expected to ensure their packaging complies with the criteria specified below:
Class A packaging
The vaccine must be packed to ensure that the warmest temperature inside the insulated package does not rise above +8°C in continuous outside ambient temperatures of +43°C for a period of at least 48 hours.
- Condition the savENRG® COOL Pack at +2°C until it is solidified.
- The phase change of the product is +5.5°C.
- The quantity required will vary based on size and insulation of the shipping container.
- The product is non-toxic and can be used 1000’s of times.
Class B packaging
The vaccines must be packed to ensure that the warmest temperature inside the insulated package does not rise above +30°C in continuous outside ambient temperatures of +43°C for a period of at least 48 hours.
- Condition the savENRG® INCUBATION Pack at +15°C until it is solidified.
- The phase change of the product is +22°C.
- The quantity required will vary based on size and insulation of the shipping container.
- The product is non-toxic, non-flammable and can be used 1000’s of times.
Class C packaging
The vaccines must be packed to ensure that the warmest temperature inside the insulated package does not rise above +30°C in continuous outside ambient temperatures of +43°C for a period of at least 48 hours; the coolest storage temperature of the vaccine does not fall below +2°C in continuous external temperatures of -5°C for a period of at least 48 hours.
- Condition the INCUBATION pack at +15C and COOL pack at +1°C.
- The packs must completely solidify.
- The phase change of the INCUBATION Pack is at +22°C. It will control the higher temperature to stay in the range of +22°C to +27°C when the outside ambient is at +43°C.
- The phase change of the COOL Pack is +5.5°C. It will control the lower temperature to stay in the range of +2°C to +8°C as the outside ambient is at -5°C.
- The quantity required will vary based on size and insulation of the shipping container.
- The product is non-toxic and can be used 1000’s of times.
PCM-based Solutions for Shipping of Medical Samples
Medical samples sent to testing labs must maintain an appropriate temperature: ambient, refrigerated, or frozen.
Packing Refrigerated Specimens
- Condition the savENRG® COOL Pack at +2°C until it is solidified. The phase change of the product is +5.5°C.
- Place savENRG® COOL Pack at the bottom of the styrofoam box.
- Place a thin layer of 3-4 paper towels (for insulation) over the savENRG® COOL Pack.
- Put the refrigerated specimen bags into the shipper.
- Place two paper towels over the refrigerated specimens, and place the savENRG® COOL Pack on top.
- Immediately close the lid.
- Quantity of savENRG® COOL Packs required will vary based on size and insulation of the shipping container.
- The product is non-toxic and can be used 1000’s of times.
Packing Ambient Specimens
- Condition the savENRG® INCUBATION Pack at +15°C until it is solidified. The phase change of the product is +22°C.
- Place the savENRG® INCUBATION Pack at the bottom of the shipper.
- Place a thin layer of 3-4 paper towels for insulation over the savENRG® INCUBATION Pack.
- Put the specimen bags into the shipper.
- Place two paper towels over the refrigerated specimens, and place the savENRG® INCUBATION Pack on top.
- Immediately close the lid.
- The quantity of savENRG® Warm Packs required will vary based on size and insulation of the shipping container.
- The product is non-toxic and can be used 1000’s of times.
Packing Frozen Specimens
- Condition savENRG® ICE Pack at -28°C until it is solidified. The phase change of the product is -23°C. savENRG® ICE Packs are a safe alternative to dry ice in less stringent applications.
- Place savENRG® ICE Pack at the bottom of a styrofoam box.
- Place 3-4 paper towels (for insulation) over the savENRG® ICE Pack.
- Put the frozen specimens into the styrofoam box.
- Place 2 paper towels over the frozen specimens, and place the savENRG® ICE Pack on top.
- Immediately replace the lid.
- The quantity of savENRG® ICE Packs required will vary based on size and insulation of the shipping container.
- The product is non-toxic and can be used 1000’s of times.
Contact us for a FREE calculation of recommended amounts of savENRG® PCM packs needed for the safe shipment of your products.
Please provide the following information for a speedy and more accurate calculation:
- Size of shipping container
- Type of insulation material
- Thickness of insulation material
- Expected ambient temperatures
- Temperature of storage required inside the shipper
- Duration
Questions?
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Industries that Utilize Phase Change Materials (PCM) for Temperature Controlled Packaging:
- Life science/Biologics Packaging
- Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Dairy Products Packaging
- Frozen & Refrigerated Food Packaging
- Meat/Poultry/Seafood Product Packaging
- Wine Packaging