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Structured Gel Plant-based Cold Packs
Plant-based, Biodegradable & Compostable
Structured Gel Plant-based Cold Packs Features & Benefits:
- LEAK PROOF – retains it’s shape and will not leak if punctured during transit.
- Industry leading performance in the frozen / refrigerated category.
- Cold distributes evenly & uniformly throughout pack.
- KEEPS FORM & SHAPE even when thawed.
- Contained in durable recycled plastic that is FDA approved for direct food contact.
- Reusable, Biodegradable, Non-Toxic and Compostable.
- Long-lasting, reusable formulation.
- Made in the USA.
Protect those Perishables!
Keep your perishable payloads safe and fresh with our Plant-Based Refrigerant Gel Packs
This long-lasting, reusable formulation is classified as a 0C / 32F refrigerant, perfect for protecting perishables by keeping them at a frozen or refrigerated temperature ranges. Hydrogel Refrigerant is plant-based, biodegradable and compostable.
Multi-layer laminate packaging uses Recycled Plastic on the interior while the exterior is FDA approved for direct food contact. Industry leading performace in the frozen/refrigerated category. Freeze for 48 to 72 hours to activate.
Designed and Developed by Minus Works.
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A Sustainable Alternative to Freezer Bricks
Freezer bricks are a single-use refrigerant product that is widely used in the cold chain. They solve the shape-shifting problem that gel packs have. Freezer bricks contain a foam brick that holds its shape through freeze/thaw cycles, which can be helpful for dimensional consistency in packing out a cold parcel for example.
Phenolic compounds have been listed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Union (EU) as pollutants of priority concern. This enlistment is due to the fact that these chemicals are noted to be toxic and have severe short‐ and long‐term effects on humans and animals.
Our new Structured Gel is a plant-based, biodegradable, non-toxic Cold Pack that can put the Freezer Brick on ice for good. Shape-constant material that will freeze and thaw in its original form, our Structured Gel has more in common with a solid than a liquid. One of the additional benefits to our Structured Gel is that we are able to produce a fully LEAK-PROOF gel pack.

For more information on our Plant-based Cold Packs, please contact us here.
Instructions for Use
Perishables requiring temperature control such as – Pharmaceuticals & Bio-Medical products, Meats, Seafood, Dairy, Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers:
1.) Freeze before using (for best results, freeze for 48-72 hours)
2.) Use caution when removing from freezer
3.) Not to be used on the human body or for human consumption
4.) Keep out of the reach of children
NORTECH COLD SHIPPING CATALOG
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Buy from our new E-Commerce website!
GEL BLOX Cold Shipping Packs are available for purchase on our e-commerce website at NortechLabsOnline.com
We are able to manufacture custom sizes for all of our Gel Blox™ products. If you don’t see the size you are looking for, or are inquiring about bulk discounting, please use our Contact Form or call us at 1-888-COLDPAK (1-888-265-3725).