Instant cold packs are a fast and convenient product for quick ice therapy for bruises, strains and sprains. This sports trainer staple has until recently, contained "AN". "AN", (Ammonium Nitrate) sadly has been used for terrorist activity. " AN" is a potential component in bomb making and explosives.
Canada, along with the US and European Union, UK, Australia and others have put considerable licensing and inventory controls on "AN" and it's distribution.
First Aid Zone is pleased to announce that all instant cold packs we sell, no longer contain Ammonium Nitrate. Our supplier has developed an alternative chemical formula that is safe. Rapid Aid, our supplier and the largest contract manufacturer of cold pack in Canada has now substituted "CAN" (calcium ammonium nitrate), a safe and stable product that has no dangerous alternative uses. When purchasing ice packs, be sure to check the contents!
