Dry ice is used to ensure that your product is delivered safely, maintaining optimal temperatures. Essentially, dry ice is solidified carbon dioxide. When dry ice melts, it turns into carbon dioxide gas.
Carbon dioxide gas is always present in the environment, but in low concentrations. It is colourless and odourless.
• The quantity of dry ice used in a packaging is unlikely to produce carbon dioxide gas in sufficient quantity to cause a health problem. Always avoid inhaling carbon dioxide gas.
• Dry ice is much colder than regular ice and can burn the skin similar to frostbite. You should wear insulated gloves when handling it.
• Keep dry ice out of the reach of children.
• Never eat or swallow dry ice.
DISPOSAL: Because dry ice releases carbon dioxide gas to accumulate and build up pressure, do not dispose of dry ice in a garbage disposal, garbage chute, etc. Allow leftover dry ice to melt and turn into gas in a well-ventilated area.