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All About Dry Ice |
Call 713-944-7900 to order!
Dry Ice is called "Dry" because it has no naturally occurring liquid state.
Keep reading for more facts about Dry Ice and ordering from Carbonics Inc.It is around -130F and sublimates directly from a solid to a gas.
We sell it by the "BLOCK" which is 60 lbs of Dry Ice made up of 5 slices or slabs each slice is 12" x 12" x 2" and weighs 12 lbs originally. It starts sublimating the instant it leaves our facility, but we package it in bags or boxes and wrap that in blankets to bring you the freshest ice possible.
A "half" Block is 3 slices.
We can delivery Daily, weekly, monthly
We can delivery directly to your specific lab, department, clinic, or room #.
We currently Deliver to: Hospitals, Labs, Clinics, Physicians, Grocery Stores, Airlines, Federal Agencies, Nasa, Mortuaries, Machine Shops, Mechanics, and more.
Dry Ice is so cold is can "burn" you if you don't wear gloves!
It should never be used in a drink or punch bowl, as a tiny piece could cause serious injury!
We also sell it by the "BOX OF PELLETS" which is 50 lbs (roughly) of extruded Dry Ice. This is perfect for packaging smaller items that must be kept cold during transport. We box this up and cover it with blankets during delivery to bring you the freshest ice possible.
A "half box of Pellets" is 25 lbs (roughly) of Dry Ice.
Dry Ice sublimates into CO2 gas, which can be deadly in an enclosed room or car. Even if driving with the Dry Ice in your trunk, you should crack the windows. Do not put Dry Ice in a working freezer, the freezer just blows HOT air onto the Dry Ice and melts it faster, it's best stored in a thick insulated, but not air tight container. If your container is air tight, it could explode when the Ice sublimates into gas and the pressure increases exponentially inside the container. Wear thick gloves, or use a scoop or tongs to manipulate the Dry Ice. If you're using it to ship food, make sure it's not touching the food directly, as this will cause freezer burn.