Dry Ice Shipping Boxes for Cold Chain Logistics
Shipping dry ice is classified as class 9 miscellaneous goods and is subject to dangerous goods regulations. At Air Sea USA, our dry ice shipping boxes are:
- Designed and constructed to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas: to prevent a build up of pressure that could rupture the packaging.
- Insulated for extended cold retention: Our boxes are designed to keep products at the right temperature for up to 72hrs.
- Available in various sizing & capacity options: Designed for both small scale and large shipments.
These insulated boxes can be used for shipping hazardous materials including vaccines, biological samples, diagnostic kits as part of combination packaging, where UN approved hazmat containers are placed inside the temperature controlled packaging to meet regulatory standards.
Whether you’re shipping temperature sensitive goods such as, foods, vaccines, medication, pharmaceuticals, medical payloads or regulated substances, our dry ice packaging solutions provide the protection and thermal performance you need to ensure compliance and peace of mind.
Applications of Dry Ice Shipping Boxes
Our temperature controlled packaging solutions are trusted by a wide range of sectors and industries.
- Pharmaceutical & biotech shipments: Secure transport for vaccines, biologics, temperature sensitive drugs, and biological substances when used with UN approved inner packaging.
- Food and drink consignments: for thermal controls of perishable substances.
Dry Ice Shipping Boxes Regulations
To prevent shipping delays, penalties or rejected shipments, strict guidelines must be followed when transporting products with dry ice.
UN1845 Dry Ice Shipping Regulations
Requires proper labeling, ventilation, and insulation. Dry Ice UN 1845 is subject to dangerous goods transport regulations when shipping via air and sea. Shippers must refer to IATA and IMDG regulations for the relevant packing instructions. (PI 954 IATA & P003 IMDG).
When shipping dry ice via road, shippers must refer to DOT CFR-49 regulations and ensure correct requirements are met.
Thermal Control UN3373 Biological Substance Transport
Applies to substances such as diagnostic specimens and biological samples. When using dry ice packaging not displaying a UN specification mark, these substances must be placed in triple-packaging suitable for Cat B UN3373 before being added to the thermal control dry ice packaging.
Alternatively, we have a range of UN approved dry ice packaging specifically made for the temperature controlled transportation of UN3373 biological substances.
Thermal Control, Category A Infectious Substance Packaging
Class 6.2, Category A infectious substances can also be shipped in dry ice packaging when the infectious substance is placed in suitable Cat A packaging as an inner packaging. We also have a range of dry ice packaging specifically made for the temperature controlled transportation of UN2814 & UN2900 infectious substances.
For any questions on transporting temperature sensitive infectious substances, please contact our team.
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