Bio-Bottle
The best ambient, frozen, and cold chain packaging solutions for Category A and Category B infectious substances and pharmaceuticals
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Why Bio-Bottle?
All of our Bio-Bottle and Bio-freeze products help you meet IATA Packing Instruction 620 requirements. Our kits are all UN-rated to a 4GU standard, where the “U” means they are special packaging that is rated to the highest standards in the industry! Our whole line of products is engineered for UN2814 and UN2900 -- Class 6.2, Category A, but since they’re so easy to use, many customers feel they’re also the best packaging available to ship UN3373, Biological substance, Category B. In addition to shipping infectious substances, the innovative Bio-freeze line is frequently used in the food industry to ship non-dangerous goods at super-sub-zero temperatures without the need for Dry Ice! How cool is that!? Working in an industry that all too often produces non-stop waste, you can feel good because all Bio-Bottles are environmentally friendly and made of 100% recyclable material.
Technical Details:
Every bottle meets a 95 kPa rating and they can all be sealed without the need for extra tools or pressure bags. Each kit comes with everything you need to prepare your package. You just need your primary receptacle containing your infectious substance and itemized list of contents, then we’ll supply the leakproof secondary packaging, absorbent material, and rigid outer packaging. We’ll even include TDG labels and some extra cushioning material (which is great if you’re shipping multiple vials).
Bio-Bottle
All Bio-Bottle kits are combination packages for the shipment of ambient infectious specimens and biological substances (all risk groups).
Red Bio-Bottle (500mL):
| Red Bio-Bottle Kit: | Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) Tare = 0.18 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 4 ⅜” x 4 ⅜” x 7” (11.0 x 11.0 x 17.5 cm) |
| Red Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 500 mL Opening = 49 mm Height = 165 mm |
Blue Bio-Bottle (850mL):
| Blue Bio-Bottle Kit: | Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) Tare = 0.22 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 4 ⅜” x 4 ⅜” x 7” (11.0 x 11.0 x 17.5 cm) |
| Blue Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 850 mL Opening = 70 mm Height = 165 mm |
Note: Identical to the White Bio-Bottle Kit (except for lid colour)
White Bio-Bottle (850mL):
| White Bio-Bottle Kit: | Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) Tare = 0.22 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 4 ⅜” x 4 ⅜” x 7” (11.0 x 11.0 x 17.5 cm) |
| White Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 500 mL Opening = 70 mm Height = 165 mm |
Note: Identical to the Blue Bio-Bottle Kit (except for lid colour)
Orange Bio-Bottle (2.5L):
| Orange Bio-Bottle Kit: | Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) Tare = 0.32 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 4 ⅞” x 4 ⅞” x 9 ¾” (12.3 x 12.3 x 24.5 cm) |
| Red Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 2.5 L Opening = 80 mm Height = 230 mm |
Yellow Bio-Bottle (3.0L):
| Yellow Bio-Bottle Kit: | Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) Tare = 0.48 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 6” x 6” x 10 ⅛” (15.0 x 15.0 x 25.5 cm) |
| Yellow Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 3.0 L Opening = 110 mm Height = 245 mm |
Bio-Freeze, Ultra-Freeze, & Below-Zero:
Bio-Freeze and Ultra-Freeze products use patent pending Blue-Ice and Purple-Ice phase change technology so you can send your temperature-sensitive specimen without the need for Dry Ice. All kits are combination packages acceptable for the shipment of super-cool infectious specimens and biological substances (all risk groups), however, since no Dry Ice is required, these are also incredibly cost-effective when sending temperature-sensitive non-hazardous cargo too!
(If you do want to use Dry Ice, please check out our Below-Zero packaging at the bottom of this section.)
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Bio-Freeze
Without any need for Dry Ice, Bio-Freeze uses patent pending Blue-Ice phase change technology incorporated directly into the wall of the bottle. Just place your primary receptacle inside the Blue Bio-Freeze bottle (which acts as a secondary packaging) and this is the quickest and easiest way to send your temperature-sensitive specimen.
Blue [-20°C to 0°C] Bio-Freeze (1.0 L):
| Blue Bio-Freeze Kit: | Temperature Range = -20°C to 0°C Temperature Hold Duration = 2+ days Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620)Tare = 2.97 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 10 ¼” x 10 ¼” x 13” (26.0 x 26.0 x 33.0 cm) |
| Blue Bio-Freeze Bottle: | Uses built-in Blue-Ice Coolant Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 1.0 L Opening = 110 mm tapering to 75 mm Height = 245 mm |
Ultra-Freeze
Without any need for Dry Ice, Ultra-Freeze uses patent pending Blue-Ice (-20°C to 0°C) or Purple-Ice (-80°C to -20°C) phase change technology with 4 pre-packed perfect-fit bottles. This is the magic that keeps your specimen cold for days.
Blue [-20°C to 0°C] Ultra-Freeze (3.0 L):
| Blue Ultra-Freeze Kit: | Temperature Range = -20°C to 0°C Temperature Hold Duration = 7 days Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620)Tare = 14.40 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” (50.0 x 50.0 x 50.0 cm) |
| Blue Ultra-Freeze Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 3.0 L Opening = 110 mm Height = 245 mm |
Purple [-80°C to -20°C] Ultra-Freeze (1.0 L) Max Time:
| Purple Ultra-Freeze Max Time Kit: | Temperature Range = -80°C to -20°C Temperature Hold Duration = 4 days Below 0°C Temperature Hold Duration = 5+ days Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620)Tare = 16.06 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” (50.0 x 50.0 x 50.0 cm) |
| Small Purple Ultra-Freeze Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 1.0 L Opening = 110 mm tapering to 75 mm Height = 245 mm |
Purple [-80°C to -20°C] Ultra-Freeze (3.0 L):
| Purple Ultra-Freeze Kit: | Temperature Range = -80°C to -20°C Temperature Hold Duration = 3 days Below 0°C Temperature Hold Duration = 4+ days Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620)Tare = 14.40 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” (50.0 x 50.0 x 50.0 cm) |
| Small Purple Ultra-Freeze Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 3.0 L Opening = 110 mm Height = 245 mm |
Below-Zero:
These products are used for transporting biological samples and specimens at temperatures below 0°C with the use of dry ice.
Orange Below-Zero (for Dry Ice):
| Orange Below-Zero Dry Ice Kit: | Frozen Temperature Hold Duration = Up to 3 days Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620)Tare = 0.35 kg |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 16 ⅞” x 11 ⅝” x 7 ⅞” (42.6 x 29.5 x 19.7 cm) |
| Polystyrene Cooler: | Holds up to 11 kg of Dry Ice Dims = 15” x 9 ⅞” x 5 ⅞” (38.2 x 25.2 x 15.0 cm) |
| Orange Bio Bottle: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Capacity = 2.5 L Opening = 80 mm Height = 230 mm |
Note: This can be purchased and used without the Orange Bio-Bottle, but then it will not be PI620 compliant.
Below-Zero Jumbo Overpack (for Dry Ice):
| Below-Zero Jumbo Overpack (for Dry Ice): | Frozen Temperature Hold Duration = Up to 5 days Specification = None Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) |
| 4GU Fibreboard Box: | Dims = 19 ⅜” x 16 ⅝” x 15 ¾” (49.0 x 42.0 x 40.0 cm) |
| Polystyrene Cooler: | Holds up to 25 kg of Dry Ice Dims = 15 ¼” x 12 ¾” x 10 ⅜” (39.0 x 32.5 x 26.5 cm) |
Note: This can be used with any coloured Bio-Bottle Kit or the Bio-Pouch Kit to create a below 0°C package that is PI 620 compliant.
Bio-Pouch
These are liquid-tight flexible secondary packaging, able to withstand the differential pressure of 95 kPa (-40°C / +55°C).
#25 X-Large Bio-Pouch:
| #25 (X-Large) Bio-Pouch: | Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 650) Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Opening = 12 ½” (32.0 cm) Internal Dimensions = 17 ⅞” x 13” (455 x 332 cm) |
#10 Large Bio-Pouch Kit:
| #10 Bio-Pouch Kit: | Double-secure BIO-zip closure compatible with Dry Ice Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) |
| #10 (Large) Bio-Pouch: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Opening = 9 ⅝” (24.5 cm) Internal Dimensions = 12 ⅛” x 13 ⅛” (31.0 x 33.5 cm) |
Note: Large Bio-Pouch can also be purchased individually.
#5 Medium Bio-Pouch Kit:
| #5 Bio-Pouch Kit: | Specification = 4GU/Class 6.2 Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Regulatory Agency = ICAO (PI 620) |
| #5 (Medium) Bio-Pouch: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Opening = 7 ⅞” (20.0 cm) Internal Dimensions = 9 ¼” x 10 ⅛” (23.5 x 26.0 cm) |
Note: Medium Bio-Pouch can also be purchased individually.
#2 Small Bio-Pouch:
| #2 (Small) Bio-Pouch: | Pressure Rating = 95 kPa Opening = 5 ¾” (14.7 cm) Internal Dimensions = 5 ⅞” x 9” (15.0 x 23.0 cm) |