It’s no secret that Cold Jet Australia are leaders in the dry ice industry. Between the ability to buy dry ice from our website, our dry ice cleaning services and our exceptional dry ice machinery, we are leading the charge for dry ice technology in Australia.

Our dry ice is globally recognised for high-density properties and exceptional shelf times. As the global leaders, we are inundated with questions about the process and options available. Here are some of the most common questions that we encounter.

What Is Dry Ice?

Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. Commonly used as a cooling agent, dry ice has a lower temperature than water ice and does not leave any residue when it disappears. Dry ice is colourless, non-flammable, and can have a zesty odour and can lower the pH of a solution when dissolved in water.

When you buy dry ice, it typically comes in blocks or pellets to be utilised as you desire. If you’re looking for a refrigerant, you may consider blocks of dry ice. If you require dry ice for dry ice blasting equipment, you should be looking at 3mm dry ice pellets.

How Cold Is Dry Ice?

Very!

Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide. The surface temperature of dry ice is -78.5°C (-109.3°F). A frozen block of dry ice transforms directly into a gas at this temperature, skipping the liquid phase entirely.

Due to the extremely cold temperatures of dry ice, severe cold burns can occur with prolonged direct contact of skin. Dry ice must be handled with special equipment to ensure that skin to skin contact does not occur.

What Can Dry Ice Be Used For?

Dry Ice is carbon dioxide in its solid form. Dry ice is frequently used for packaging items that must remain cold or frozen, such as food production or biological samples. Some may also buy dry ice for refrigerating foods, camping, parties and instances where constant refrigeration is required.

Some of the most common applications for dry ice include (but are not limited to):

• Adhesive Removal
• Coating & Corrosion Removal
• Composite Tool Cleaning
• Core Box Cleaning
• Equipment Cleaning
• Historical Restoration
• Mould Removal
• Part Finishing
• Remediation
• Surface Preparation
• Weld Line Cleaning
• Airline Catering
• Food Processing
• Medical Packaging
• Shipping Goods

Which Industries Does Cold Jet Work With?

We work with a wide range of industries that require dry ice blasting, dry ice cleaning, dry ice production and dry ice manufacturing equipment. We also provide dry ice training to those who work with dry ice materials.

Covering all aspects of dry ice, we strongly believe that we can provide a solution for almost every industry with our innovative and industry-leading technology. Over the years, we have acquired a diverse portfolio of clients, showcasing our breadth in dry ice solutions. Here are the main industries that we typically work with at Cold Jet:

• Aerospace and Aviation Industry
• Automotive Industry
• Contract Cleaning Industry
• Engineered Wood Industry
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Foundry Industry
• Medical Device Industry
• Mining Industry
• Oil and Gas Industry
• Packaging Industry
• Plastics and Composites Industry
• Power Generation Industry
• Printing Industry
• Public Transportation Industry
• Restoration and Remediation Industry
• Rubber and Tires Industry
• Textiles Industry

What Are the Benefits of Buying Dry Ice & Dry Ice Pellets?

Dry Ice Is Environmentally Friendly

Dry ice is much more sustainable than other cleaning methods. Our equipment utilises materials that are inert, non-conductive and non-corrosive. There is no secondary toxic waste, moisture or residue produced when using our dry ice blasting methods. As such, our methods do not produce any harmful chemicals or hazardous waste. What’s more, the dry ice is made from reclaimed CO2 and does not add any additional CO2 into the atmosphere.

Dry Ice Solutions Save Time

Dry ice blasting, particularly for cleaning is incredibly time-efficient when compared to other cleaning methods. Dry ice blasting offers a significantly faster process that leads to minimised downtime and an increase in productivity.

Dry Ice is Safe

Dry Ice is safe. The process of dry ice blasting is non-toxic and non-flammable. In fact, dry ice is so safe that the use has been approved for commercial use around food by the EPA, FDA and USDA. Even when using your dry ice in residential and domestic settings, the use of dry ice is considered safe.

Why Choose Cold Jet for Dry Ice Supplies?

As one of Australia’s longest-running providers of dry ice solutions, we really are the experts when it comes to being able to buy dry ice. Cold Jet are a leading dry ice company that prides itself on its exceptional services and products. We are passionate about dry ice and using our state-of-the-art dry ice technologies to provide expert solutions. Our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly Australian team will always go above and beyond to ensure your required needs are both met and exceeded.

If you have any questions, queries, or would like to talk to one of our dry ice specialists, get in touch today to learn more about what our dry ice technology can do for you.