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What does Mean kinetic temperature (MKT) mean in logistics?
Short answer
A single calculated temperature that expresses the cumulative thermal stress on a product from a fluctuating temperature history. It uses the Arrhenius equation, so short periods at high temperature weigh more than a simple average would suggest.
Used by pharmaceutical companies in India, as elsewhere, to assess storage conditions and evaluate excursions. It supplements but does not replace the limits on the product label. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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- Also called
- MKT
- Category
- Cold chain
- Related terms
- Temperature excursion, Temperature data logger, Controlled room temperature (CRT), Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
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