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Handling
- Wear Protective Gear: Avoid direct contact with bare skin. Always handle dry ice with insulated gloves to protect your skin from frostbite. See a doctor if your skin comes in contact with dry ice and blisters.
- Ventilation: Handle dry ice in well-ventilated areas to prevent the buildup of carbon dioxide gas, which can displace oxygen and lead to asphyxiation.
- Use Appropriate Tools: Use tongs or other tools designed for handling dry ice, especially when dealing with large quantities.
Storage
- Proper Containers: Store dry ice in an insulated — but not airtight — container. Styrofoam coolers are ideal for short-term storage.
- Avoid Airtight Sealing: Never store dry ice in a completely sealed container, as the buildup of gas from sublimation can cause the container to expand or explode.
- Keep Away from Children and Pets: Store dry ice in a secure location out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental exposure.
- Ventilation: Do not store dry ice in unventilated rooms, cellars, autos or boat holds.
Transport
- Secure Packaging: Transport dry ice in well-insulated containers that are properly secured to prevent movement or damage during transit.
- Limit Time in Enclosed Spaces: Avoid prolonged storage of dry ice in enclosed spaces, such as car trunks, to prevent dangerous gas accumulation. Plan to pick up the dry ice as close to the time of the intended use as possible.
Disposal
- Sublimation: The safest way to dispose of dry ice is to let it sublimate (turn into gas) in a well-ventilated area, away from people and animals.
- Avoid Enclosed Spaces: Ensure that dry ice is not left to sublimate in enclosed spaces where gas buildup could pose a hazard.
- Do Not Flush: Never dispose of dry ice in sinks, toilets, or garbage disposals, as it can cause damage to plumbing and release harmful gas in confined spaces.
CTA
Safety Data Sheet
Carbon Dioxide, Solid or Dry Ice
