One of the key components of modern life is chemical compounds. These are used everywhere, whether specific chemicals for use in the formulation of medications or chemicals with commercial and industrial applications, such as manufacturing.
However, different chemicals have unique properties; some can be rendered ineffective or even hazardous depending on their stored temperatures. Ethylamine, for example, is a useful chemical in liquid form that can be used in resin chemistry as a stabilizer for rubber latex, oil refining, and synthesis. However, it is also a delicate compound, with a boiling point of just 63 degrees, meaning that even normal room temperatures may be enough to vaporize it.
In these situations, temperature control, especially during transportation, is crucial. This is one reason why products like Protek Cargo’s thermal quilt insulation can be important in ensuring chemical cargo arrives safely in usable condition.
Schedules Aren’t Always Perfect
The modern logistics chain is a long, complex series of schedules and hand-offs that requires all elements to operate within a tight and uninterrupted timeframe. Unfortunately, this is only sometimes possible, with the real world being what it is. Weather events like snowstorms can tie up roads, making them inaccessible. Mechanical failures in vehicles can delay planes and trains, preventing them from meeting their schedules.
When this happens, it can mean cargo transferred out of a climate-controlled vehicle or warehouse to await the next stage of the journey may be exposed to the elements for longer than anticipated. However, if products like thermal quilt insulation are being used, this delay doesn’t have to compromise the viability of chemical products.
Passive Protection Works
Thermal quilt insulation is a protective layer not to warm or cool but to maintain established temperatures. This means that if a chemical has already been stored at its optimal temperature to remain viable, thermal quilt insulation keeps that temperature constant, even without active climate control systems like heaters or air conditioners.
In logistics, there are periods when cargo must be moved out from one means of storage to another. For example, freight off-loaded from a train may need to wait outdoors until a truck arrives for the next leg of the journey. However, if there is a delay due to weather or an accident on the road that has stopped traffic flow, temperature-sensitive materials need the added protection of measures like thermal quilt insulation to remain viable. If you’d like to know more about protecting your chemicals during shipping, contact Protek Cargo with your questions and get a quote.
