Custom Research Diets > Services

Packaging
Standard packaging includes two small size boxes (9 x 9 x 11 inches and 10 x 10 x 15 inches) that will fit up to 10 kg, and a larger heavy-duty box (insert dimensions) with inset handles that holds up to 20 kg. Every container also includes a 3-mil poly liner to keep your research diet as fresh as possible. Vacuum packaging, heat seal packaging, and specific quantity packaging are also available at additional cost.


Irradiation

Most custom research diets do not withstand autoclaving; however, we can arrange for qualified diets to be irradiated. The irradiation dose range is 2 -5 MRad, or 20-50 kGy. Nominal fees and extra time are involved. Please contact Customer Service for details about irradiation costs and additional lead time. Vacuum packaging may be helpful in reducing irradiation-induced peroxide formation in high fat diets. Technical Services can assist you in determining if a formula is suitable for irradiation.

Testing
Specific chemical analyses can be arranged for at the customer’s request. The fees from independent testing labs are added to the customer’s invoice.

Confidentiality
We are careful about the information exchanged with others, and we will consider formal agreements if necessary.

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

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