How to handle dry ice safely?

Dry ice: where to buy and how to transport it?

You can obtain dry ice from gas suppliers (for large quantities: + 20 kg), as well as from their distributors.
You can also buy online, especially for small quantities : dry ice shop
In any case, it is important to transport it dry ice by taking the precautions mentioned below, in order not only to optimize sa preservation, but alsoto prevent the accidents.

If you are a private individual:

• Never transport more than 20 kg of dry ice in your vehicle.
• Due to sublimation (transition from solid to gaseous state), drive with your vehicle windows slightly open to expel gaseous CO2. 2 kg de dry ice generates longevity 1 m³ of gaseous CO2: risk of asphyxiation!

Examples of applications for private use : creation of smoke effects, smoking cocktails...

(Whether you are a private individual or professional:

• Transport the dry ice in a dedicated container: no airtight boxes! Optionally, non-airtight coolers.
• La sublimation (transition from solid to gaseous state) could at best damage the container, at worst cause injury. Ideally: use polystyrene boxes or containers dedicated to transporting this type of cargo.
• To optimize ice preservation, place your transport box in a cardboard box, and wrap it all in a survival blanket.
• Due to sublimation, plan to order enough ice, especially if you won't use it immediately. Weight loss is around 8 to 10% per day (24 hours). This of course depends on the outside temperature.

If you are a professional:

• If you need to transport more than 20 kg, your vehicles must be appropriate: airtight driver's cabin and therefore isolated from the cargo cabin. You can also equip yourself with a detector de CO2 which you will take care to store in the driver's cabin
• La driver's de transport must be ventilated

Examples of applications for professionals : events (fog effect creation), dry ice blasting or cleaning, dry ice projection using a compressor, firing machine and spray nozzle. For air transport (ice blocks for catering). Download the infographic: dry ice handling safely in

Once again, do not use

airtight containers Place the cargo in a !

ventilated dry, location and away from sunlight . Make sure no children can come into direct (handling) or indirect (gas) contact with dry ice. Same for pets.No need to place the box in a refrigerator, because the

cold 2 reasons :

• le generated by the could stop your equipment's thermostat dry ice of the dry ice could force your refrigerator door open and let gaseous CO2 escape
• la sublimation Large or small quantity: store the ice in a dry, ventilated location...

Dangers of dry ice

Protecting your hands with cold-resistant gloves.

• It is also mandatory to wear safety glasses when handling.
• Dry ice must not be ingested when used for creating dishes, desserts, or smoking cocktails, nor should it contact your lips. You must use devices to prevent an accident.
• In case of use for entertainment purposes, children must be accompanied by an adult to prevent an accident.
• Be sure to use dry ice in a sufficiently ventilated location
• Hand protection with cold-resistant gloves, available in our shop...