Temperature-controlled shipping relies on coolant packs to absorb heat and stabilise the internal environment of a shipment. Whether transporting fresh food, pharmaceutical products or laboratory materials, the coolant inside a packaging system plays a central role in maintaining product quality during transit.<\/p>\n
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