Dry Ice
Dry ice is carbon dioxide (CO₂) in solid state, obtained by sublimation of the gas at a temperature of -78.5 °C. It is a versatile and safe product used in a wide range of industrial and scientific applications. Below are its main uses:
Catering
For chilling food and drinks, in particular for "in-flight catering" services.
Shows and advertising
For creating special effects such as fog and smoke at concerts, in theatre and at advertising events.
Food industry
Food preservation, shipping of samples, and chilling of pastes or meat mixes during the production process.
Rubber and plastics industry
Deflashing of burrs by freezing.
Metalworking industry
Low-temperature heat treatments, shrink-fitting of male parts and material testing.
Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
Low-temperature reactions and preservation of vaccines, serums, tissues, etc.
Wine industry
Chilling of grapes.
Industrial cleaning
Cleaning of machinery and production equipment, moulds, etc. by blasting with dry ice pellets, leaving no residue and causing no abrasion.
Refrigerated transport
Preservation of easily perishable products: food, chemicals, medicines, serums and organs.