An ice pack, also called a cold pack or, in specific cases, a gel pack, is a portable bag filled with water or another liquid, or a refrigerant gel, used to provide cooling. Reusable ice packs work as a thermal mass and require freezing, while instant ice packs cool themselves using chemicals but can be used only once; the instant type is generally limited to medical use as a cold compress to relieve the pain of minor injuries, while the reusable type serves both as a cold compress and for keeping food cool during transport.
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An ice pack, or cold pack, is a portable bag filled with water or another liquid, or refrigerant gel, meant to provide cooling.
Ice pack (Wikipedia)
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The instant type is generally limited to medical use as a cold compress to alleviate the pain of minor injuries, while the reusable type is both used as a cold compress and to keep food cool in portable coolers or in insulated shipping containers to keep products cool during transport.
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