ACCELERATED PLANT GROWTH
A small quantity of CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) will increase the growth rate of plants.
Allow the dry ice to sublimate in close proximity to the plants for 10 ~ 15 minutes daily.
ASPHALT COOLING
Using dry ice allows for the delicate asphalt to stay at required temperatures during transport from the
manufacturing plant to job site. Even more beneficial, using dry ice allows contractors to speed up the cooling process and core the paving sooner.
BED BUG REMOVAL
Infestation of bed bugs has become a serious problem because most of the chemicals used to control them are now
banned or restricted. Removal of small infestations or testing whether you have them is possible by building a trap using dry ice.
BROKEN FREEZER
Use dry ice to keep freezer contents frozen during breakdowns. Click for Dry Ice Calculator.
BROKEN REFRIGERATOR
Use dry ice to keep refrigerator contents cool during breakdowns. Click for Dry Ice Calculator.
CAMPING
Dry ice provides the most effective and inexpensive means to keep perishables chilled or frozen.
CARBONATE LIQUIDS
When dry ice is added to liquids, the dry ice will sublime and become a gaseous CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) vapor.
During this process, the liquid will absorb the CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) gas and become a carbonated liquid, AKA Soda pop, Sparkling water, etc.
CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) is extensively used around the world in the beverage and soda industry.
CHEMOTHERAPY
Many cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments have found the use of super cooled "cold caps" to be an effective way to
reduce or prevent hair loss. A lot of our customers come to Piazza's Ice House for this reason.
CONTAINMENT TANK REPAIR / REMOVAL
Dry Ice will remove oxygen from flammable containment tanks if placed inside, reducing the risk of flammable
vapors catching spark and exploding.
DE-FLASHING MOLDED PLASTICS AND RUBBER
Dry ice causes molecules to band closer together and "shrink".
DRY ICE BLASTING
Dry ice blasting has become the fastest growing application of CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the entire industry. Similar to sand
blasting, dry ice blasting uses a jet nozzle and compressed air to shoot small pellets of dry ice (blasting rice) with superior results.
The extreme cold causes targeted material to shrink, allowing for easier removal. The used blasting rice will sublimate into gaseous CO 2
(Carbon Dioxide) after use which makes cleanup a breeze.
FISHING / HUNTING
Enthusiasts wait entire lifetimes for the one chance to bag the elusive trophy animal or catch the perfect wall decoration.
Don't let it spoil, use dry ice! Keeping your animal or fish chilled with dry ice will ensure minimal spoilage during transportation.
FLASH FREEZING SUSHI / FISH
Dry ice can be used to flash freeze fish, ensuring freshness and prolonging preservation time by up to ten days
longer than regular ice. This method also acts as a biocide and is FDA required before sushi can be sold for consumption.
FOG VISUAL EFFECT
Dry ice when combined with hot tap water will produce and awe-inspiring display of bubbling water and thick voluminous fog.
Use a pound of dry ice for every 4L of hot water for 5 - 10 minutes of maximum effect. Since dry ice retains a temperature of -78 degrees C,
the water will cool rapidly. Replace with hot water to maintain desired effect.
FREEZING FRESH FRUITS
Place dry ice in the bottom of your cooler and the fruit directly on top. Close cooler and let fruits freeze for
20 - 30 minutes. Remove fruit and place in freezer safe plastic bags as needed.
FRESH MEAT PROCESSING
Dry ice will keep the temperature cold and reduce spoilage while processing meat. This is used in industrial
processing of ground meats and sausages.
GREEN BURIALS
Dry ice can be used to preserve the human body until the funeral. This method has been proven more environmentally friendly than the
use of toxic, embalming chemicals, and MUCH less expensive.
INERTING MEDIUM
Dry ice will replace oxygen in a container preventing or extinguishing fires. The most common use is for safety
removing underground gas storage tanks.
KILLS CLOTHES MOTHS
Dry ice, when combined with heavy plastic bags can kill moths, larvae, and eggs through fumigation.
Place clothes for fumigation in a plastic bag (at least 3mm thick). Wrap 5 pounds of dry ice in a towel/rag and place inside the bag. Seal the bag but ensure
there is enough space for the sublimation to escape rather than building pressure. 20 - 30 minutes should be adequate time to finish the job.
LURES MOSQUITO'S AWAY
Mosquito's love dry ice! Mosquito's are attracted to both animals and humans is because when exhaling,
we produce small amounts of CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide). When CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) is detected by a mosquito, it registers the location of its next meal of blood.
As dry ice sublimes to CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) gas, it is equivalent to over 1,000 people breathing at the same time in a close proximity.
Therefore the mosquito will zoom in on the dry ice because of the high concentration of 100% pure CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) gas that dry ice expels.
Place 5 - 10 pounds of pieces of dry ice away from areas where people are gathered. Works amazing!
MEDICAL USES
There are a number of applications in the medical field. Doctors will often use dry ice to freeze and remove warts or other skin
imperfections. Temperature sensitive medical supplies, samples, and equipment are also commonly transported with dry ice as a cooling agent.
PLUMBING
Dry ice can be used to freeze pipes, essentially stopping the flow of water at point of contact. This method is very useful if you are unable
to access the main shutoff valve. Once the pipes are frozen, proceed with repairs.
PRESERVE SEEDS AND GRAINS
Dry ice can be used to protect post harvested seeds and grains from bacteria, fungi, and insects. Place what you desire to
store into a storage container with a small vent on top. Add dry ice to container (amount varies depending on container size). The dry ice will sublimate
into gaseous CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) and displace oxygen and keep contents at low temperatures to kill fungi and bacteria.
REMOVE CAR DENTS
Dry ice can be used to remove dry ice and dings as long as there is no crease on the bottom and the sheet metal is not bent. Allow the
dent to sit in the sun to warm up (or use a blow dryer). Take a 10 pound slab of dry ice and place directly over the dent. The rapid cooling of the metal
will pop the dent back to normal. There is a very small risk of paint scratching with this method however it is quite rare. (Use at your own risk).
REMOVE SKIN IMPERFECTIONS
Dry ice is sometimes used either with or as a substitute to liquid nitrogen to remove small skin imperfections, warts, and moles.
THIS METHOD SHOULD NOT BE USED AT HOME! THIS METHOD SHOULD BE USED BY A DOCTOR!
SCHOOL SCIENCE & EXPERIMENTS
There are a multitude of fun, creative science projects and experiments to be used in schools. Volcanoes, cloud chambers,
comets, making baking soda, observing sublimation, and gaseous expansion are some common school science projects.
SHRINK METAL FITTING
Dry ice works wonders for metal shrinking and fitting.
SPECIAL FX & THEATRICS
Using a fog machine or buckets of hot water and a fan, many shows are enhanced by adding flowing fog.
WELDING MOTORCYCLE TANKS
Use a similar method as when purging containment tanks, the main idea is to use the dry ice to sublimate and displace oxygen
before welding. Be sure to eliminate all traces of fuel and wash out the tank with warm soapy water.