Safety regulations

 

  • This product works with liquid CO2 only.

 

  • Never connect any other compressed gas cylinders with high pressure. 

 

  • A liquid CO2 cylinder with a siphon tube or dip tube is preferred to deliver liquid CO2.

 

  • If a standard gas CO2 cylinder is used, the cylinder must be placed upside down to deliver liquid CO2. 

 

  • Install this product in a well-ventilated area, otherwise, a high level of CO2 may Accumulate.

 

  • Dry ice must be stored in a Styrofoam chest, insulated cooler, or a special cooler designed for the storage of dry ice. The cooler must then be located in a well-ventilated place, such as the open lab. NEVER store coolers in closets, cabinets, refrigerators, or walk-in coolers/cold rooms.

 

  • Due to the thermal expansion of dry ice (one pound of dry ice produces abut 250 liters of gaseous carbon dioxide), sufficient gaseous carbon dioxide can be produced in a sealed container to cause an explosion. Dry ice is NEVER to be stored in any type of tightly sealed devices such as an ultra-low freezer or plastic/glass container.

 

  • Dry ice will sublimate about five to ten pounds every 24 hours (blocks last longer) in a typical storage cooler.

 

  • Dry ice can cause burns to the skin in short periods of time. Cryogenic gloves must be used when handling dry ice. Eye protection in the form of safety glasses, goggles, or face shields must also be worn when handling dry ice.

 

  • carbon dioxide is a simple asphyxiant. Always store dry ice in a well-ventilated area to minimize the build-up of carbon dioxide. Personnel must use caution should dry ice be stored in a deep cooler. Never submerge your head into a cooler while scooping out dry ice, as the vapors are heavy and settle in low-lying places or containers.

 

  • Placing dry ice into a tightly sealed container can permit sufficient gas build-up to cause an explosion.

 

  • ATTENTION! Never place dry ice inside an ultra-low freezer or other enclosed space!

 

  • Placement of dry ice in rooms with little or no ventilation can result in a build-up of the carbon dioxide in the area. Do not store dry ice in a confined area such as in walk-in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, closets, or cars/vans.

 

  • NEVER dispose of dry ice in a sink, toilet or other drains (such action can destroy the structure because of the temperature difference)

 

  • NEVER dispose of dry ice in the trash or garbage

 

  • NEVER place unneeded dry ice in corridors (some corridors may not be well ventilated and the oxygen level can be reduced to low levels).