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inside the cooler that will rest in the vehicle. No more than three pounds of dry ice should ever be placed in that cooler. The cooler should never be completely sealed (remember the ice sublimates to gas, and the volume of the gas in the cooler will expand). Also, if dry ice is kept inside of a vehicle, the windows should be left opened, even ...
If dry ice is accidentally ingested, it can cause severe internal injury. Keep away from children. Dry ice is not ice-cream. It should only be handled by adults. Handling in general. Obtain dry ice in the form and size in which it will be used. Never saw a block of dry ice and never use a hammer to break a block of dry ice into smaller pieces.
• To dispose of dry ice, place it in a Styrofoam cooler in a well-ventilated area at room temperature; the remainder of the ice will sublimate away. Never dispose of dry ice in a trash can. • Do not dispose of dry ice in the sink, toilet, or other drain fixture; the temperature difference can ruin the plumbing.
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide and is super cold at -109.3°F or -78.5°C. While this can make dry ice a ton of fun for at-home activities and very useful in science experiments and demonstrations, it also means there are important guidelines to follow when using dry ice so that everyone stays safe. Read our do’s and don’ts of dry ice safety and check out our dry ice safety video below!
- DO NOT TOUCH
- DO NOT EAT
- BURN TREATMENT
- COUNTERTOPS
- POWER OUTAGE
Use insulated gloves, towels or pot holders to move dry ice. Use in a ventilated location.
Dry ice is harmful if eaten or swallowed. If ingested, seek medical help immediately.
Treat dry ice burns the same as a regular heat burns. See a doctor if the skin blisters or comes off. Otherwise if only red it will heal in time as any other burn. Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and bandage only if the burned skin area needs to be protected.
Do not leave dry ice on a tiled or solid surface countertop as the extreme cold could crack it. Do not leave it unattended.
If the electricity is out for a brief period of time, keep the refrigerator and freezer closed. The time everything will stay frozen or cool will depend on the type of freezer or refrigerator, the thermostat setting, and the temperature surrounding the appliance. On hot summer days after the first hour, for every hour off, an equivalent day of sto...
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Plan to pick up the dry ice as close to the time it is needed as possible. It sublimates at 10%, or 5 to 10 pounds every 24 hours, whichever is greater. IMPORTANT!! For safety protection, the maximum permissible quantity for individual purchase and transport is 25 pounds of dry ice. Do not remove the dry ice from the manufacturer plastic bags.
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when not properly secured to the skid can result in personal injury or death and can seriously damage the unit. WARNING: To prevent injury or death, and damage to unit, ensure the lifting capacity of the moving equipment exceeds the weight of the unit by an adequate safety margin. NOTE: Ensure all local building and electrical codes are
