Dry Ice Safety: Do’s and Don’ts

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!
Top Five Do’s and Don’ts of Dry Ice Safety:
1. Don’t eat or drink dry ice
2. Don’t store dry ice in an airtight container
3. Never touch dry ice directly
4. Only use dry ice under adult supervision
5. Give yourself and dry ice some breathing room

[@jacktastick]

I'm just trying to figure out how to send my family in Colorado some bbq from here in texas.

[@alainportant6412]

you can't do that

[@jacktastick]

@alainportant6412 you think can't? 🤔

[@KNiang-px9um]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👌✋️

[@dogbreathmints]

Very informative thank you but I wanted more questions answered; like how long does it take dry ice to melt and can you use dry ice to cool down and keep your car cool in the dead heat of summer? Can you use it as an air conditioning cool down somehow in a bedroom or house if the a/c goes out; if so how?

[@alyssatyser7696]

This is a safety video, he isn't gonna answer random specific questions you have. 🙄

[@dogbreathmints]

@@alyssatyser7696 OIC thx

[@gabyottich7020]

No you cant use it as an AC it lets off carbon dioxide which can kill you.

[@dogbreathmints]

@@gabyottich7020 oic thk u

[@gabyottich7020]

@@dogbreathmints no problem, be safe!

[@whateverworks1601]

Can dry ice be used without that plastic insert most collapsible ice chests don't come with?

[@corynnecasten5515]

So after it melts, it's ok to .... dump in the grass? dispose in the garbage can? you didn't really say what's safe, just what not to do.

[@whisterbin]

it doesn't melt it sublimates. nothing will be left over to dump

[@jonrivera713]

Thank you, just info I needed.

[@TF-cc5zp]

How about dry ice stored/packed inside the styrofoam cooler box with goods inside, can i seal all part of the box with the tape completely? Can it explode if not ventilate ?

[@QueenGina81]

Thank you

[@user-zd2yj8jt7i]

Can you seal the bag containing the ice without explosion?

[@datmeme8967]

Anyone know if Penguin dry ice is "food grade"? In other words, no contaminants like lubricants. I've contacted Penguin through their web site and all their social channels and they won't answer. Many people are using dry ice to refill carbonation canisters like SodaStream. If there are lubricants, that is getting infused into the beverages people are making. Suspicious that Penguin won't respond.

[@sarahmaher-tr2iw]

can you make dry ice in ireland bc were running low

[@KINDUSER-re7xk]

Can i courrier dry ice + ice cream for 3 days

[@paulusdinata7836]

Can i use dry ice to make cool medicine to travel abroad with aeroplane

[@georgesmith3759]

No,not a good idea

[@anyflipside]

Ok ive worked at a place where i had a lot of dry ice to throw away. The child in me knew how to have fun. But with all the safety stuff here, i never had issue with hold it in my hand and never needed glasses. To this day i still have fun but everyone around me treat its like its the plague. Dont get it.

[@bullymaguire9677]

Can u snort it?

[@2XDown2487]

💀 bro what

[@RayAlbritton]

TF Are we suppused to Use it for ??

[@emilys9976]

i'm going to buy a massive quantity of a dip n dots, which needs to be stored at a much colder temperature than regular ice cream. it's called having priorities lol