Is it possable to store Dry Ice?!
Is it possable to store Dry Ice?
I got a shipment of food in the mail, and inside was Dry Ice, I want to send them something back, Can I store the dry ice they sent me, or do I need to get my own?
Answers:
I doubt your freezer will be cold enough to prevent the dry ice from disintegrating into vapors. Just buy fresh ones at the specialty shops before you ship the item.
Storage Instructions
Dry Ice will sublimate into Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas.
Store Dry Ice in an insulated container - the better the insulation, the slower the Dry Ice sublimation. Do not store Dry Ice in a refrigerator or a freezer (unless the Dry Ice is being used to maintain the proper holding temperature).
Do not store Dry Ice in an airtight container; never store in a glass container. The sublimation of Dry Ice into Carbon Dioxide gas will cause an airtight container to expand, rupture or burst.
Always store Dry Ice in a well ventilated area. Avoid storing Dry Ice in unventilated rooms, cellars, autos or boat holds. The sublimated Carbon Dioxide gas will sink to low areas and replace oxygenated air. Carbon Dioxide gas at elevated concentrations may be fatal when breathed.
Some surfaces left in direct contact with Dry Ice may be damaged by the extreme cold. Adhesives may become brittle and break.
store it at least 30 below zero, don't touch it, very expensive to buy
you need to get your own. dry ice, once opened for use, wont last very long