WHAT IS DRY ICE?

Dry Ice is CO2 gas compressed into a solid. It has

a temperature of -78°C. Touching the dry Ice
directly with your skin will cause injury similar to
a burn. For this reason insulated gloves should
be worn at all times when handling dry Ice.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE AND

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
We can supply two different varieties of dry ice
which includes blocks and pellets. What kind you
will require is dependent on your use. Blocks will
last longer than Pellets. We supply blocks in 5kg
and 10kg. We supply pellets by the kg. Please
refer to the products on our website for further
information regarding durability and costs
 HOW DO I STORE DRY ICE?
Store Dry Ice in an insulated container (e.g.
styrofoam box or esky). The sturdier the box, the
longer it will last.
Do not store dry ice in the freezer, the
temperatures of the ice exceed your freezer and
may cause it to malfunction. Do not store in an air
tight container such as a sealed tupperware
container. When the ice sublimates to carbon
dioxide, the container will expand and likely explode.
Ensure to keep proper air ventilation when storing
and using dry ice. Dry ice is an asphyxiant, and the
sublimated carbon dioxide gas will sink to low areas
and replace oxygenated air which can be hazardous
to breathe

CAN I PUT DRY ICE INTO FOOD AND DRINKS?

Never put dry ice directly into drinks or food. If it’s
accidentally swallowed it could cause major internal
burns and injuries. Mist Sticks are a safe way to put
dry ice to drinks, these are small sticks capable of
holding 1 dry Ice pellet. Each mist stick gives
approximately up to 5 minutes fog effect depending
on the volume of liquid in the glass.

HOW DO I CREATE THE FOG EFFECT?

Simply pour heated water over dry ice to create
the fog effect. It is recommended to use pellets, as
they have more surface area, and therefore
produce a greater amount of fog. They also cool
the water down much faster which means a more
dramatic fog effect for a shorter length of time.
Water may need to be changed out for warm water
periodically to continue to produce alot of fog
DOES DRY ICE MELT?
No it does not melt. It will
simply form back into its
original gas state, called
"sublimating"

CAN I TAKE DRY ICE CAMPING?

Yes you can definitely take dry ice camping with you. It is a great
solution to keep your perishable items frozen or chilled.
Keep the dry ice wrapped in paper and stored below your perishable
items. A good way to get the best effect out of your dry ice and also
help it last as long as possible is to wrap it in a plastic bag and then a
towel and surround it with party ice in your esky. Then keep your
esky or styrofoam box as full as possible as air is what makes dry ice
sublimate.

HOW MUCH WILL I NEED FOR MY CAMPING TRIP?

How much dry ice you will need will
depend on how long you are going
camping for. We recommend for a 4 - 7
day trip you will require 10-15kg. We
suggest taking blocks in comparison to
pellets as they will last longer. We are
able to cut your dry ice blocks in half flat
ways on request, however there is a fee
incurred and due to the larger surface
area the dry ice will not last as long as it
would in a full block
TRANSPORTING DRY ICE
Passenger Vehicles
20kg/Liters in boot compartment

Vans
40kg/liters unsealed
compartment to driver
250kg/liters sealed compartment
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Store dry ice in an insulated
Open Vehicles container
Maximum quantities are
determined by the legal vehicle The thicker the insulation, the
carrying capacity slower it will sublimate

Precautions: Do not store dry ice in a

Avoid transporting dry ice in the completely airtight container.
cab of a The sublimation of dry ice to
truck or the passenger carbon dioxide gas will cause any
compartment of a airtight container to expand or
car possibly rupture.
Always ensure that there is
adequate ventilation during
transportation and before
entering the load compartment to
unload dry ice
Unload the product as soon as
possible at the end of the journey
and move it to a suitable storage
location
SAFTEY
Properties of Dry Ice:

Dry Ice will sublime into a gaseous state (Carbon Dioxide)

Carbon dioxide is heavier than air and will pool in the bottom of any
area in gaseous form

How to be safe while handeling dry ice:

Wear insulated gloves (preferably with a closed cuff) when handling the
dry ice

Wear eye protection if breaking up larger pieces of dry ice such as

blocks or slices.
Never put dry ice directly into drinks or food. If it’s accidentally
swallowed it could cause major internal burns and injuries. Refer to our
FAQ Sheet for information about using Dry Ice in your food and drinks.

Store the box of dry Ice in a well-ventilated room to prevent the build up
of CO2 in the air. Normal air is 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen and only
0.035% Carbon Dioxide. If the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air
rises above 0.5%, carbon dioxide can become dangerous. If you start to
pant and breathe quickly this is an indication that there is too much CO2
in the room. Dry Ice CO2 is heavier than air and will accumulate in low
spaces; hence the ventilation should be located at a lower level in the
room. Do not enter closed storage areas where dry ice has been, or is
currently being stored before airing out the storage area completely