Use
The fresh flexible gel is perfectly adapted to :
- food industry professionals – delicatessen, food producers, food industries – who wish to deliver refrigerated packages
- to the medical, biotechnology, animal health, water and food analysis laboratories who wish to ship or protect heat-sensitive products
- in addition to Fresh Box, Fresh Box Plus, Fresh Paper Pack, self-inflatable isothermal envelope, Coton isothermal envelope
- in addition to isothermal bags and pouches
Recommended for a single use, it can however be reused if the conditions of use are soft.
Principle
0°C flexible gels – also called refrigerants, cold packs or eutectic gels – are a necessary complement to your isothermal packaging. This flexible bag contains a gelled eutectic liquid which, previously frozen, restores the stored cold to maintain the temperature of your fresh products between 0°C and 7°C or between 2°C and 8°C depending on the layout of your package.
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Freezing of Soft Gel 0°C
To restore a cold energy, the fresh soft gel must be previously frozen for more than 24 hours in a freezer at -18°C. The duration of freezing depends on the power of your freezer but also on the quantity of gel that you wish to freeze at the same time. It is advisable to check the state of the gel when handling it. If a soft-flexible state remains, the fresh soft gel is not fully charged. If your gel is completely solid, it is now ready for use.
Constitution
The fresh 0°C soft gel consists of a flexible white opaque polyethylene bag certified for food contact, filled with a non-toxic eutectic gel which allows to restore a fixed fresh temperature when defrosted.
The tightness is guaranteed by strong transverse welds.
Advantages
The eutectic liquid contained in this fresh 0°C soft gel is gelled to obtain a compact consistency and facilitate its shaping during freezing.
Instructions of use
- Lay your fresh 0°C soft gels flat in your freezer to give them a more ergonomic shape after solidification.
- Condition your fresh 0°C soft gels in a cold room at -18°C until complete solidification (at least during 24 hours).
- If you perceive a soft or semi-flexible state, the eutectic solution is not fully charged. Extend the freezing time.
- If your products have a low mass and fear a cold peak at the beginning of your cold chain, stabilize your fresh soft gel at 0°C for 30 minutes at room temperature before use.
Lifetime and maintenance advice
The fresh 0°C soft gel is recommended for a single economic use. However, it can be reused for several freezing/refreezing cycles if the conditions of use allow it. It is however advisable to take care of it:
- Store your soft gels fresh at 0°C in a clean and dry place.
- Limit the fall of your fresh 0°C soft gels, especially after freezing.
- Do not expose your fresh 0°C soft gels to extreme temperatures above +50°C or below -45°C.
- Do not pierce or cut your fresh 0°C gels with a sharp object;
- Do not wash your fresh 0°C gels in the dishwasher.
- Do not ingest: The liquid contained in the gel is not toxic, but it should not be consumed. In case of accidental contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with clear water.
- Disposal in case of a leak: If the gel is pierced, do not use it anymore. The liquid can be wiped with a cloth and washed with soapy water.
- Even in the absence of toxicity, the gel remains a liquid waste not assimilable to conventional wastewater. Its release in pipes can disrupt the operation of treatment plants, which are not designed to handle this type of substance. In addition, the gel can cause blockages in pipes, especially if it is thrown away in large quantities or repeatedly.
- Here are our recommendations:
- Place the bag and its contents in the regular household waste. The gel being non-dangerous, it does not require specific treatment.
- If you separate the gel from the bag, you can throw the bag in the recycling channel and the gel into your household garbage bin.
In case of doubt about proper disposal, refer to the selective sorting instructions for your region or contact the waste management service of your municipality.
Perfect combination
The Fresh 0°C soft gel is a complement to our Fresh Box, Fresh Box Plus, Fresh Paper Pack, Coton postal isothermal envelope, self-inflatable isothermal envelope.
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