DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers. Cold Chain Protection for Temperature Sensitive Cargo

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1 DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers Cold Chain Protection for Temperature Sensitive Cargo

2 What is Tyvek? 100% HDPE Exceptionally Strong & Lightweight Highly Reflective High Puncture and Tear resistance Permeable Water Resistant White and Opaque 2

3 Tyvek Air Cargo Covers for Pharmaceuticals Performance Testing Results 3

4 Tyvek Air Cargo Covers for Pharmaceuticals Low Thermal Mass Testing Test Objective Evaluate the performance of DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Cover for Pharmaceutical vs. select competitive materials in such conditions where the impact of thermal mass is minimized. Test Design Euro Size pallet 48 x32 x48 18 empty boxes measuring 15 x15 x15 were stacked 3W X 2D x 3H Temperatures were monitored at top center, center of south facing side & inside the box at the top south west corner Tyvek Pharma Cover (W/S) Metallized Bubble Wrap White Stretch wrap Black Stretch wrap Clear Stretch wrap 4

5 Low Thermal Mass Testing Temperature Recordings Type of cover Max Temp Tyvek 32C MBW 37C Clear SW Black SW White SW 77C 52C 43C Solar radiation is the leading cause of upward temperature excursions. 5

6 Pharmaceutical Route Profile Test Protocol Test Objectives Test the efficacy of DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo covers on: Simulated Pharmaceutical load when exposed to the typical temperatures encountered during an international shipping route. Compare the results to the control which consisted of an identical load protected by stretch wrap only. Test Design Euro Size pallet (48 x 32 x 48 2 W x 3 D x 3 H) grid pattern. Boxes contained liquid filled pads to simulate a low to medium thermal mass content. ( 110 liters ) Probes immersed into vials containing saline solution were used to monitor simulated product temperatures. 7 data loggers were placed on each load for a total of 21 temperature readings per load. No other packaging or insulated material was used. The red dots mark the logger positions. The loggers are placed beneath the cover Tyvek Pharma (test item) and the wrapped foil (reference item). 6

7 Pharmaceutical Route Profile Test Conditions 1 Warehouse 20C 2 Tarmac 31C Partly cloudy 3 Aircraft 10C 10 hours 5 Airline Warehouse 18C 4 Offloaded Cold Climate -20C 7

8 Pharmaceutical Route Profile- Testing Results Warehouse 20C Tarmac 31C Mostly cloudy Preconditioning Temperatures Control ( no cover ) Tyvek Cover 21. 7C 21.6C Tarmac Start & End Temperatures Control ( no cover ) Tyvek Cover 21.7C 35.9C 21.6C 26.3C Aircraft 10C 10 hours Aircraft Start & End Temperatures Control ( no cover ) Tyvek Cover 35.9C 14.5C 26.3C 16.4C Offloaded Cold Climate -20C Cold Climate Start & End Temperatures Control ( no cover ) Tyvek Cover 14.5C -.06C 16.4C 6C Airline Warehouse 18C Airline Warehouse Start & End Temps. Control ( no cover ) Tyvek Cover -.06C 13.32C 6C 11.95C 8

9 Pharmaceutical Route Profile Test Results Graph Top Product Temperature (inside box) D e g r e e s Tyvek cover kept load 10C cooler! Control Tyvek C Elapsed Time, minutes Tyvek cover kept load 6C warmer & prevented freezing! 9

10 Sales Contact: RTW Air Services SA Tel: Bâtiment Fret / CP Genève 5 Fret Switzerland Walter Richner walter.richner@rtwair.ch Note All technical information set out herein is provided free of charge and is based on technical data which DuPont believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having skill, at their own discretion and risk. The handling precaution information contained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards. Since conditions of product use are outside of our control we make no warranties express or implied in relation thereto and therefore cannot accept any liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe any patents. DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers for Pharmaceuticals must be properly secured to the ULD if exposed to strong winds or turbines while on the tarmac. To maintain efficacy, DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers for Pharmaceuticals must be stored in the original package under dry, normal temperature conditions. New and used covers are expected to deteriorate if not properly protected from heat and humidity for long periods of time. DuPont is not liable for the efficacy of DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers for Pharmaceuticals beyond a limited period of time, as noted on the product label. DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers for Pharmaceuticals have been designed for one-time or limited use in line with sanitary regulations and pest management best practices. Sufficient pre-cooling and correct temperature management from start of the cool chain is essential for optimal performance. DuPont is not liable for product damage during the use of the cover. 10