How to Activate Techni Ice Sheets

Activation is required only once for each new sheet.

1. Immerse the sheets: Place the Techni Ice sheets in warm water. If necessary, use a suitable clean weight to keep the sheets submerged during hydration.
2. Help the cells hydrate: If some cells do not begin to expand, gently massage them while immersed. Gently moving the sheets underwater may help release trapped air and allow water to enter the cells.
3. Allow the sheets to hydrate: Follow the hydration time specified in the current product instructions. Avoid leaving the sheets underwater longer than recommended.
4. Remove excess water: Once the cells are hydrated, remove the sheets from the water and pat them dry thoroughly. This helps prevent excess surface water from freezing onto the outside of the sheets.
5. Ready for use: The sheets are now ready for freezing or other approved preparation methods.

How to Freeze Techni Ice

Place the hydrated Techni Ice sheets in a suitable freezer before use. Allow sufficient time for the sheets to freeze completely. Follow the product instructions for the recommended freezing time.

Freezing performance depends on the freezer, its settings, the preparation of the sheets, and surrounding conditions.

Heating Instructions

Heating instructions should be followed only for products specifically approved for hot use.

Commercial Hydration

For commercial hydration, use a suitable clean equipment and hydration process approved for Techni Ice sheets. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for water temperature, equipment settings, and handling.

Do not use washing machine hydration unless the manufacturer has confirmed that the method is appropriate for the product.

Tips for Using Techni Ice Reusable Ice Packs

1. Use an appropriate quantity: Choose the amount of Techni Ice needed for your cooler size, contents, and cooling requirements. Follow product guidance where available.
2. Handle sheets carefully: Do not puncture, damage, or cut hydrated sheets unless the manufacturer specifically confirms that cutting is permitted for the product.
3. Arrange packs appropriately: Place the ice packs around or above the contents as suitable for your cooler and intended use.
4. Pre-chill food and drinks: Whenever possible, place already chilled food and drinks into your cooler to help maintain their temperature.
5. Prepare before travel: Freeze the packs thoroughly before leaving and use an appropriately insulated cooler.
6. Storage: Store unused packs in a clean, dry location according to the manufacturer's instructions. If hydration needs to be restored, follow the approved hydration procedure.
7. Extended trips: For longer trips, consider carrying additional frozen packs in a separate suitable cooler so they can be used as needed.
8. Use separately from regular ice: Follow the product instructions regarding whether Techni Ice packs should be used with conventional ice.
9. Hot food: Use Techni Ice packs for hot-food applications only if the specific product is approved for hot use.
10. Cooling performance: Cooling performance varies according to the pack preparation, cooler insulation, ambient conditions, and contents.

Product Information

Techni Ice does not contain any carbon dioxide.