Consumer FAQ
frequently asked questions
Consumers
The contents of all of our gel packs are nontoxic and should not be harmful if ingested in small quantities by your child, dog, or other pet. However, if you have any concerns we recommend you contact your doctor, veterinarian or local poison control center immediately.
The NPK of Enviro Ice is 0.1-0-0
It takes around 1,000 pounds of regular Enviro Ice product to apply 1 pound of nitrogen to the soil.
However, the NPK of Enviro Ice -12C is 6-0-0
It takes around 16 pounds of Enviro Ice -12C product to apply 1 pound of nitrogen to the soil.
Please see our Disposal Instructions page for specific information about each product.
You can find detailed instructions for how to use Enviro/Nutri Ice as plant food on our Disposal Instructions page.
The short answer is no. The vast majority of gel packs for shipping (from Pelton Shepherd or its competitors) use gelling agents that are very safe* but either synthetic or chemically-modified cellulose.
(*) gelling agents for gel packs such as Nutri Ice and Enviro Ice have been approved for use in human food production.
No. Gel packs you receive in shipments are specially formulated for commercial use, and stay cold too long for safe application to the body. Please talk to your doctor or practitioner about our line of physical therapy products, which are the best choice for both cold and hot therapeutic treatments at home.
We recommend contacting the doctor or practitioner from whom you originally received the product. If this is not possible, please contact us and we can help you find a distributor.
Life Sciences
When health and well-being are on the line, every degree matters. Count on us for the performance and reliability you need to ship with confidence.
Food
We take quality and safety as seriously as you do. Backed by decades of customer satisfaction, our cold packs preserve every ounce of goodness and great taste.
Specialty
Whatever your shipping needs, our expert team is ready to help you design the ideal solution for smooth, reliable cold chain operations.
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