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TR 58: Temp Controlled Distribution P
Packout
Insulated container that uses refrigerant to keep a product within a specified temperature and time range; see passive system. (TR58)
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Passive System
Systems without active temperature control. Refrigerants may be, for example, gel packs, dry ice, water, and/or ice. Examples include insulated containers, packouts and cool boxes/containers. (TR58) Systems without active temperature control (e.g., insulated containers with or without refrigerants). (TR39)
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