In addition to delivering dry ice and temperature sensitive cargo, ColdFreight, Inc. also sells dry ice (dry ice only) to the public. Dry ice can create a great effect for parties, or serve as a substitute when your refrigerator is having problems. Watch out though, dry ice is 109 degrees below zero and will cause injuries if not properly handled. Always wear gloves when using dry ice.

Also available is a range of different coolers in various sizes. Call us today to find out more information.

Making the Most of your Dry Ice

Dry Ice will sublimate(change from solid to gas) at a rate of 10 pounds every 24-hours in a standard insulated container. The more dry ice you have stored in the container, the longer it will last.

Plan to pick up your dry ice as close as possible to the time you will need it. Bring an insulated container like an ice chest or styrofoam container. Store your dry ice in the same type of container to slow the sublimation rate. Refrain from opening the container as much as possible.

When you remove items from the container fill the empty space with wadded newspaper or paper bag. Dead space will cause the dry ice to sublimate faster.

Do not store dry ice in your refrigerator freezer. The extremely cold temperature will cause your thermostat to turn off your freezer.(Also it will keep things frozen if your refrigerator breaks down in an emergency.

Do not store dry ice in an airtight container without proper ventilation, the carbon dioxide gas will cause any airtight container to explode.

Frozen and Refrigerated Foods

If your refrigerator or freezer may be without power for a long period:

• Divide your frozen foods among friends freezers if they have electricity.

• Seek freezer space in a store, church, school or commercial freezer that has electrical service; or

• Use dry ice - 25 pounds of dry ice will keep a 10-cubic foot freezer below freezing for 3-4 days.(Exercise care when handling dry ice, because it freezes everything it touches. Wear dry, heavy gloves to avoid injury)

Thawed food can usually be eaten or refrozen if it is still "refrigerator cold," or if it still contains ice crystals. To be safe remember "when in doubt, throw it out." Discard any food that has been at room temperature for two hours or more, and any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture.

Fog Effects:

When you place dry ice into some warm or hot water, clouds of white fog are created. This white fog is not the CO2. gas, but rather it is condensed water vapor, mixed in with the invisible CO2. The extreme cold causes the water vapor to condense into clouds. The fog is heavy, being carried by the CO2, and will settle to the bottom of a container and can be poured. You can produce enough ground - hugging fog to fill a medium sized room with a pound or so of dry ice. Do not allow anyone to lay down in this fog, or allow babies or pets into it, CO2 gas does not support life.

Handling Dry Ice:

Dry ice should only be handled by adults or with adult supervision. When handling dry ice make sure you use cotton or leather gloves. Do not touch dry ice directly with your hand because this will burn your hand.