Dry Ice Safety Tips
The Low and Cryogenic Temperature dryice -109.3°F (-78°C). Allow it to be used as a Cooling Medium to Shrink Metallic Shafts and Bearings before they can be fitted into their Casings.
Storing Dry Ice and Using It Safely
Handling Dry Ice
Always use insulated gloves when handling dry ice. These are available from our online store. Due to the extremely low temperature of dry ice (-78oC),direct contact with skin could cause freeze burns or even frostbite. The severity of the burn depends on how long the skin is in contact with the dry ice.
Disposing Of Dry ice
To dispose of dry ice, unwrap and leave it at room temperature in a well-ventilated area. It will sublimate from a solid to a gas. NEVER leave dry ice unattended around children or animals.
Storing Dry Ice
We have various models and sizes of specialised dry ice storage containers. These containers are highly insulated, protecting the dry ice from ambient temperature and reducing the rate of sublimation.
The more dry ice you have stored in the container, the longer it will last. This means it’s important to have a delivery as close as possible to the time you will need the dry ice.
Refrain from opening and closing the insulated container as much as possible. When you remove product from the container fill the empty space with wadded newspaper or Styrofoam sheets. Any “dead-air-space” will cause the dry ice to sublimate faster.
It is important that you do not store dry ice in your refrigerator freezer as the extremely low temperature could cause your thermostat to turn off the freezer or damage the element.
Safety First
We have various models and sizes of specialized dry ice storage containers. These containers are highly insulated, protecting the dry ice from ambient temperature and reducing the rate of sublimation.
- Use dry ice in a well-ventilated area
- DO NOT eat
- DO NOT put directly into drinks
- DO NOT touch with bare hands
- DO NOT store in an airtight container
- DO NOT inhale
- DO NOT leave dry ice unattended around children
Ingestion Of Dry Ice
Dry ice can cause serious internal injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a medical professional immediately. Dry Ice should not be put loose into drinks intended for consumption.
To safely add dry ice to drinks use ChilliSticks – ChilliSticks are like swizzle sticks with an enclosed capsule on the end that holds the dry ice pellet. They create a fog effect when placed into a drink.
Follow these simple rules to make sure all your Dry Ice projects go off without a hitch:
Don’t eat or drink dry ice The human body is not built to digest dry ice. Never eat dry ice or drink anything with dry ice in it, and keep it away from your skin and face.
Only use dry ice under adult supervision If your project is educational or for the benefit of children, keep a watchful eye and make sure the kids understand the safe handling rules found here.
Don’t store dry ice in an airtight container Use an insulating container that’s not tightly sealed. If gas can’t escape, pressure will build inside the container, leading to a potential explosion.
Give yourself and your dry ice some breathing room Dry ice emits carbon dioxide (CO2) gas as it sublimates, which could cause suffocation in an enclosed space. Always make sure you use dry ice outside or in a well-ventilated area..
Never touch dry ice directly Dry ice is -109.3°F (-78.5°C). That’s incredibly cold. Touching it for more than a few seconds could seriously irritate your skin. Always wear insulated gloves, use tongs or wrap your dry ice with an insulating material while handling
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