Safety Guidelines
Guidelines for the Safe Transportation, Storage, Use and Disposal of Dry Ice Products
Product Description
Solid Carbon Dioxide – (dry ice) is very cold: minus 78.4°C. It sublimes (turns from a solid) to an asphyxiant gas that is heavier than air. It is important to note that a little bit of dry ice will sublime to a large volume of gas. Dry ice is manufactured in the form of pellets, slices or blocks and may be supplied loose or in insulated containers.
The risks associated with dry ice in a customer caller-collect situation come from:
- The product (pellets, slices, blocks)
- Types of packaging and insulation used
- The way it is secured whilst in transit
- The type of vehicle being used
- The length of time the journey takes.
Areas having an impact on the size of the risk include product packaging and insulation. Your supplier will have listed the hazards associated with the product on the wrapper or container in which the dry ice is supplied. The Material Safety Data Sheet given to you by your supplier will inform you of the action to be taken in the event of an incident or emergency involving dry ice and the health hazards of the product. You should read this carefully before transporting, handling or using dry ice.
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