Common Dry Ice Users & Applications

Uses of dry ice can be categorized in two main groups: one - as a refrigerant and two – for its smoky effects as it turns into a gas.

Refrigeration 

• Biological samples
• Medical or scientific research
• Keeping perishable foods frozen
• Shipping foods
• Shipping medicine
• An alternative refrigerant during power outages

The extreme cold temperatures become useful in industrial applications: 

• Dry ice is frigid enough to shrink metal, making it useful for fixing car dents of for testing metal properties of manufactured components for critical applications.
• The shrink factor of dry ice renders it a viable non-abrasive and non-toxic cleaner.
• Dry Ice is often used in high pressure blasting to remove graffiti, paint, varnish, adhesives, etc., or any type of material that reacts strongly to differences in temperature.

Entertainment 

• Halloween fog
• Special events – dances, trade shows, corporate receptions
• Enhancing catering displays or bars
• Educational presentations and school science experiments
• Theater, film and photography special effects