Shipping frozen goods without a single °C excursion is no longer optional—regulators, customers and algorithms all notice. Este 2025 guía distils the latest IATA, FDA and carrier rules, proven sizing formulas and emerging green tech so you can reduce dry‑ice costs up to 40 % while boosting on‑time delivery scores.
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Why Dry Ice Still Matters in 2025
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Llave 2025 Regulaciones (Aquí está PI954, FDA, 49 CFR)
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Sizing Formula: How Much Dry Ice You Really Need
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Step‑by‑Step Packing Checklist
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Packaging Options & Hold‑Time Comparison
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Reducing Sublimation & Carbon Footprint
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2025 Tendencias & Alternativas sostenibles
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Plan de acción & Recursos
1 | Why Seca Still Matters in 2025
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Ultra‑low temperature: –78.5 °C solid CO₂ easily keeps payloads below the FDA frozen threshold of –18 °C.
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No meltwater: Sublimation eliminates leak risk in food & biológicos.
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High energy density: ~ 570 kJ kg⁻¹ ≈ 2× water‑ice performance—lighter parcels mean lower DIM weight fees.
E‑E‑A‑T Tip 🚀
Throughout 2024‑25 Tempk engineers validated 1,500+ global lanes, logging a 22 % average spoilage‑claim reduction after right‑sizing dry‑ice loads.
2 | Key 2025 Regulations You Must Seguir
| Regla | 2025 Destacar | What to Do |
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| IATA PI 954 | Net dry‑ice weight cap per A/C type; 24‑hour emergency number on AWB | Mark every box “UN 1845, Carbon Dioxide Solid, X kg”; phone reachable worldwide |
| FDA IOM § 2.7 | Overpacks must stop CO₂ contacting food | Use primary packaging + liner if shipping unpackaged edibles |
| 49 CFR173.217 | Record UN 1845 weight on every interstate BOL | Add auto‑populate field in TMS |
| OSHA 5,000 ppm CO₂ TWA | Enforce van ventilation during last‑mile | Train drivers; add vent placard |
Ignoring any of the above risks flight refusal, FDA detention or worker‑safety fines.
3 | Sizing Formula: ¿Cuánta seca necesitas??
Rule of Thumb
1 kg hielo seco every 20 H por 5 L of payload volume.
Dynamic Formula
Example – July export: 48 h lane, 10 L payload(48/20) × (10/5) × 1.2 ≈ 5.8 kg dry ice.
Use a lane‑specific calculator to refine for box R‑value and ambient profile.
4 | Step‑by‑Step Packing Checklist
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Pre -chill producto & shipper ≤ 5 °C.
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Capas: 50 % ice bottom, cargo centre, 50 % top.
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Relleno de vacío: Kraft paper or airbags to cut convection.
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Respiradero: Two 6 mm holes or loose lid—prevents pressure build‑up.
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Etiqueta: Diamante de clase9 + UN 1845 weight (kilos) on two sides.
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Documento: AWB line item + 24‑h phone; no haz‑dec if only dry ice.
5 | Packaging Options & Hold‑Time Snapshot
| Tipo de embalaje | Typical Hold Time (h) | Max Ice Load | Mejor para |
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| Caja de espuma EPS | 24–36 | 5 kg | Budget one‑day e‑commerce |
| Vacuum‑Panel Liner (personaje) | 48–72 | 7 kg | 2‑day pharma / export |
| Rigid Poly Shipper (Reutilizable) | 96 + | 10 kg | Weekly clinic routes |
Cost Insight: Upgrading from EPS to VIP can slash dry‑ice usage ~ 40 % yearly—often offsetting higher box price within six months.
6 | Cutting Sublimation & CO₂ Footprint
| Technique | Impacto | Quick Win |
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| High‑density pellets | ↓ surface area → 12 % less phase change | Specify 12 mm pellets in PO |
| Vacuum‑Insulated Panels | 40 % lower heat gain vs EPS | Retrofit high‑value lanes |
| Reflective liners | 15 % lower radiant load | Add to summer lanes |
| AI route planning | 12 % less dwell time | Integrate TMS with carrier API |
| CO₂ capture & re‑pelletisation | –55 % net emissions | Partner with pellet plants co‑located at ethanol refineries |
7 | 2025 Trends & Alternativas sostenibles
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Compostable bio‑foam (p.ej., Cruz Foam) passes ISTA 7E freeze tests and composts in 103 days.
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Carbon‑negative dry‑ice pellets made with cryogenic capture offset Scope‑1 emissions.
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Active cooling boxes (battery‑powered) maintain 2–8 °C for 72 h—ideal for high‑value biologics.
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Reusable shippers now earn 80 % packaging‑waste credit under the EU Packaging Directive.
8 | Frequently Asked Questions
How long does 5 kg of dry ice last in a 30 L foam box?
Respuesta:
Acerca de 36–40 hours at 20 °C ambient temperature with 2 cm foam insulation walls.
Is dry ice allowed on passenger aircraft?
Respuesta:
Yes — but only within Aquí está PI954 límites de peso. You must also mark the package with Y 1845 and ensure it is vented properly.
Can I mix gel packs with dry ice?
Respuesta:
Sí. Lugar gel packs nearest the product to help buffer temperature after the dry ice is exhausted.
Safest way to dispose of leftover dry ice?
Respuesta:
Let it sublimate in a well‑ventilated area.
Nunca dispose of dry ice in sinks or trash cans.
9 | Action Plan & Recursos
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Run our free Dry‑Ice Estimator before every shipment.
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Audit current shippers—can you boost R‑value and cut coolant 30 %?
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Enable BLE loggers for live temperature alerts and automated claim defence.
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Book a 15‑minute consult with Tempk cold‑chain engineers for lane‑specific optimisation.
