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FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions about Dry Ice
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What do I need to prepare when I buy Dry Ice?
Dry Ice will sublimate at a rate of ten to 30 percent every
24 hours in a typical ice chest so remember to pick up dry
ice as close to the time needed as possible. Bring an insulated
ice chest or purchase one of our Dry Ice and Gases insulated
EPS Foam containers to hold the Dry Ice and slow the sublimation
rate. Keep the container closed as much as possible until
you use the Dry Ice. Dry ice will not keep in a freezer
or refrigerator – the movement of air will increase
the sublimation rate.
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How do I handle Dry Ice safely?
- Dry Ice will sublimate into Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas.
- Store Dry Ice in an insulated container - the better the insulation,
the slower the Dry Ice sublimation. Do not store Dry Ice in a
refrigerator or a freezer (unless the Dry Ice is being used to
maintain the proper holding temperature).
- Do not store Dry Ice in an airtight container; never store
in a glass container. The sublimation of Dry Ice into Carbon Dioxide gas will cause an airtight container to expand, rupture or burst.
- Always store Dry Ice in a well ventilated area. Avoid
storing Dry Ice in unventilated rooms, cellars, autos or
boat holds. The sublimated Carbon Dioxide gas will sink to low
areas and replace oxygenated air. Carbon
Dioxide gas at elevated concentrations may be fatal when breathed.
- Some surfaces left in direct contact with Dry Ice may
be damaged by the extreme cold. Adhesives may become brittle and break.
View Safe Handling
Instructions (PDF).
Where can I buy Dry Ice?
You can buy Dry Ice, Dry Ice packaging and shipping containers
at:
Dry
Ice & Gases
26 Dorchester Ave,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada. M8Z 4W3
T: (416) 252-7137
Since 1982, Dry Ice & Gases Co., a Canadian company, located
in Toronto, has been providing fresh Dry Ice and a wide selection
of Dry Ice shipping containers to customers across Canada. Our friendly,
knowledgeable customer service representatives are waiting to answer
your questions and arrange the fast, efficient service you deserve.
Depending on your requirements, our Dry Ice is available in a
number of formats including Dry Ice blocks, custom cut Dry Ice
slabs, Dry Ice nuggets, Dry Ice rice and in various sizes.
Contact Dry Ice & Gases today: (416) 252-7137 or info@dryiceandgases.com
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