How to Use Dry Ice Packs for Shipping Food Safely
Shipping frozen steaks, ingredientes de kit de comida, o helado gourmet? Elegir el derecho Paquete de hielo seco para envío de alimentos keeps products below 0 °F and your brand reputation intact.
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How to size dry‑ice packs for common food payloads
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Cual 2025 FDA and IATA labels are mandatory
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Smart ways to combine gel and dry ice to cut costs
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Eco‑friendly liner and disposal options
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Safety tips for staff and end customers
How Much Dry Ice Does Your Food Shipment Need?
Regla general: 50 % del peso de carga útil admite 48 h a –20 ° F; Ajustar ± 10% por zona climática.
| Food Payload | 24 H Hold | 48 H Hold | 72 H Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lb pastries | 2 lb | 3 lb | 5 lb |
| 10 lb meat cuts | 4 lb | 6 lb | 9 lb |
| 25 mariscos LB | 8 lb | 13 lb | 18 lb |
| 40 lb meal kits | 12 lb | 19 lb | 27 lb |
Consejo: Agregue 2 lb para cada día adicional cuando las temperaturas externas excedan los 90 ° F (32 ° C).
¿Cómo se empacan hielo seco con productos alimenticios??
Pasos centrales:
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Pre‑chill food to ≤ –10 °F (–23 ° C).
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Aislamiento: Use R‑value ≥ 7 (1‑in. recycled PET or starch bio‑foam).
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Dry‑ice placement: Bricks on top, optional layer under payload for > 48 h.
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Relleno de vacío: Compostable kraft paper to limit air gaps.
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Caza de focas: 3‑layer EVOH barrier bag with micro‑vents for CO₂ release.
Estudio de caso: A meal‑kit brand cut spoilage from 5 % to 1 % after switching to vented bricks and PET panels.
Choosing Barrier Films & Liners
| Film Type | CO₂ Venting | Moisture Barrier | El mejor uso |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDPE Twin | Bajo | Medio | Same‑day couriers |
| EVOH Triple | Medio | Alto | 24–48 h ground |
| EVOH + Micro‑vents | Alto | Alto | 48–72 h air freight |
Consejos prácticos & Money Savers
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Enfriamiento híbrido: Place 32 °F gel packs beneath produce and dry‑ice bricks above—reduces dry‑ice load by ~15 %.
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Weekend buffer: Ship on Friday? Increase dry ice by 20 % to cover delays.
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Return program: Offer customers prepaid labels to mail back liners for reuse.
2025 Trends in Dry‑Ice Food Shipping
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Captured‑CO₂ dry ice lowers carbon footprint and qualifies for ESG credits.
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Smart NFC tags track core temp and CO₂ levels in real time.
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Compostable liners certified to break down in 90 days.
Global frozen e‑commerce is projected to grow 13 % CAGR through 2029, making efficient dry‑ice packing a competitive must.
Preguntas frecuentes
Do I need hazmat training to ship dry ice with food?
Ground parcels under 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) need only the UN 1845 label; air freight requires IATA Category II training.
Can I mix dry ice with fresh produce?
Yes—use a divider to prevent freezer burn and keep produce above 32 °F.
How do customers dispose of leftover dry ice?
Déjelo sublimate en un área ventilada; never put it in sinks or sealed bins.
Resumen & Pasos de acción
Seleccione un Paquete de hielo seco para envío de alimentos based on hold‑time, clima, and liner quality. Follow the 50 % payload rule, label packages “Dry Ice UN 1845,” and combine gel packs to save costs.
Siguientes pasos:
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Download our free dry‑ice calculator.
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Order a 10‑pack sample with EVOH vented film.
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Run a trial with an NFC logger and review data.
Acerca de Tempk
Tempk engineers recyclable thermal packaging. Our Food‑Safe V‑Pack™ dry‑ice bricks use carbon‑negative CO₂ and moisture‑protection films, guaranteeing –20 °F for up to 72 hours.
Need custom specs? Request a quote hoy.
