Cold packing

[SoapyScrubs]

Please forgive me for all these questions I have been asking here lately. But ok, here goes,
do I have the right idea on this
In order for some products (ie body butters massage bars etc.) not to melt they need to be shipped cold packed?

If I udenrstood this correctly then how would you cold pack something? Does the ups supply it what is it exactly and how do I go about using this shipping method?

 

[IrishLass]

I've not done it myself, but I've read on other forums of people using ice packs in the summer months.

Here are two links with really good info on making your own long-lasting ice packs for shipping by buying something called Soil Moist from a garden center. They are little polymer beads that hold in moisture and expand as you add water to them. From what I read from some of the posts in the following links, you can actually freeze them once they are hydrated and make your own frozen ice packs with them, placing them in freezer zip lock bags. From what I hear, they work great!

http://www.thedishforum.com/forum/index ... ping++cold

http://www.thedishforum.com/forum/index ... ping++cold


HTH!

IrishLass

 

[Tabitha]

My body butters melt at body temp, 98 degrees (give or take). If I think my package will reach temps above 98 degrees I cold pack them. I buy a styrofoam tortilla warmer at the dollar store along with a couple reusable lunch box style ice packs & go from there. A few 4oz jars will fit in the warmer along w/ the 2 ice packs. If I am shipping more I purchase an appropriate sized cooler & more ice packs.

 

[SoapyScrubs]

oh. thAt makes alot of sense. Thanks for the info and the links! :wink:

 

[carebear]

What great information. Thanks.