COOLANT®– or dry ice, is carbon dioxide in the solid state. It is created when liquefied carbon dioxide is decompressed below triple point. Around 2.5 kg of liquefied carbon dioxide is converted into 1 kg of snow-like dry ice. The product thus received, appropriately pressed to form blocks or granules, has multiple and diverse applications.
It is offered in the following forms:
COOLANT® is loaded into thermally insulated containers of varied capacities or directly into lorries.
Transport of dry ice is not subject to regulations governing the carriage of dangerous materials. Dry ice should be transported in vehicles where the driver's cab is fully isolated from the cargo space.
Properties of COOLANT®:
COOLANT® should be stored in dedicated insulated containers, in ventilated rooms. It should be protected against heating.