Dry ice for the way you work
Different jobs need different forms, quantities and delivery rhythms. Find your sector for what to order and what to watch for.
Four decisions for any order
Form
10 mm pellets, packed in insulated, vented packaging.
Quantity
Work back from how long it must stay cold, then add a buffer for delays.
Timing
Dry ice is lost as it sits, so order close to when you need it.
Receiving
Someone on site, with a ventilated place to unpack and store it.
01 · Diagnostics & life sciences
Keep samples frozen from door to door
Samples, kits and reagents that must stay frozen in transit rely on dry ice for a reliable, very low temperature.
Typical uses
- Frozen sample and specimen shipments
- Kit and reagent distribution
- Clinical study logistics
Suggested for this use
Worth knowing. Plan the quantity for your longest likely journey plus a buffer for delays, and pack tightly so there is less air around the dry ice.
02 · Food & drink
Frozen and chilled, without a freezer van
Meal boxes, frozen produce and catering all travel better when the cold is built into the box.
Typical uses
- Meal-kit and frozen food delivery
- Catering and bakery transport
- Ice cream and dessert deliveries
Suggested for this use
Worth knowing. Keep a barrier between dry ice and food so items don't freeze solid, and make sure the box can vent gas.
03 · Events & hospitality
Fog, theatre and cold displays
Dry ice creates low-lying mist and keeps displays cold, delivered to your venue for the day you need it.
Typical uses
- Fog and low-lying mist effects
- Drinks presentation by trained staff
- Cooling buffets and displays
Suggested for this use
Safety first. Use only in a well-ventilated venue. Never serve dry ice in a drink that guests will drink while it is still solid.
04 · Dry ice blasting
Clean without abrasion or residue
Blasting pellets turn to gas on impact, so cleaning leaves no blasting media behind to collect.
Typical uses
- Industrial and manufacturing equipment cleaning
- Restoration and mould remediation
- Tooling and mould cleaning
Suggested for this use
Worth knowing. Match pellet size to your machine's specification and ventilate confined spaces. Dry ice is lost in storage, so scheduled deliveries suit regular blasting.
05 · Laboratories & research
Cooling on tap for routine and urgent work
From moving samples between sites to quick-freezing during a procedure, dry ice is a flexible low-temperature tool.
Typical uses
- Sample transport between sites
- Quick-freezing and cooling during procedures
- Backup cooling when a freezer fails
Suggested for this use
Worth knowing. Store in a ventilated, insulated container rather than a standard freezer.
Don't see your sector?
Tell us what you're cooling and how far it needs to travel. We'll suggest a form and quantity.