The facts about Dry Ice
Dry ice is solidified carbon dioxide (CO2). Distinct from
regular water ice, which exists at temperatures of 32°F
(0°C) and below, dry ice is extremely cold, -109°F
(-79°C). Unlike water ice, dry ice does not melt. Instead,
it sublimates (changes directly from solid to gas), releasing
CO2. Carbon dioxide vapor is substantially heavier than air.
In confined, poorly ventilated spaces it can displace air,
causing asphyxiation. It is even possible for CO2 vapor to
accumulate in low-lying areas, out-of-doors, under zero or
very light wind conditions
Recreational and Residential Application:
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Camping, Hunting, Fishing and Boating
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Halloween
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Power Failure
Industrial, Medical and Laboratory
Applications:
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Blast Cleaning
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Life Sciences
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Food Processing and Shipping
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Metallurgy (Shrink-Fitting, Cold Testing, and Annealed
Aluminum Cold Storage
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Other Industrial Applications (Cold Grinding, Deflashing,
Inerting and Cooling, Construction and Repairs)
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