{"id":27505,"date":"2025-01-22T23:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T22:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-solid-co2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:43:25","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-solid-co2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-solid-co2\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about Solid CO2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27505\" class=\"elementor elementor-27505 elementor-1158\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e33485 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13e33485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944001d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"944001d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>CONTENTS<\/h2><p><a href=\"#part1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>1. <strong>What is solid CO2?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#part2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2. <strong>What can we learn from solid CO2?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#part3\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>3. <strong>Frequently asked questions about solid CO2<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#part4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>4. <strong>Transport your solid CO2 with isothermal solutions from Knauf Industries<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f69c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1f69c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.18px;\">Article abstract: <\/span><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dry ice (solid CO2) is obtained by cooling and expanding carbon dioxide, sublimates at -78.5\u00b0C without passing through the liquid state and leaves no residue.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A powerful, non-abrasive, odorless, non-flammable and non-conductive refrigerant, solid CO2 is safe when handled with gloves, suitable tools and in a well-ventilated environment.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">It is used in food processing, healthcare, oenology, cryogenic cleaning, etc., and requires optimized transport in isothermal crates.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e35fad elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6e35fad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"part1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28571d1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28571d1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What is solid CO2?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the record, dry ice was <strong>discovered<\/strong>, not invented, in 1835. It wasn&#8217;t until the early 20th century, however, that the properties of solid carbon dioxide began to be exploited. The first commercialization took place in the United States in the 1920s. <\/span><\/p><p><strong>Glace carbonique, dry ice<\/strong> <strong>, neige carbonique<\/strong> or <strong>carboglace<\/strong> are just some of the names used to describe this little nugget, which is none other than the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2).<\/p><h3><strong>From carbon dioxide gas to dry ice&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry ice is produced from a natural gas, carbon dioxide. This gas is cooled in its liquid form (below <strong>-78.5\u00b0C<\/strong>) to obtain a solid material. Under atmospheric pressure, solid CO2 is transformed directly into vapor by sublimation, without passing through a liquid phase. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry ice disappears when it warms up, leaving no residue. It&#8217;s a carbon-neutral and environmentally-friendly technique, since it emits only the CO2 originally used as a by-product. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good to know: dry ice occurs naturally, without human intervention, on the planet Mars!<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>What are the properties of solid CO2?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide in its solid state is renowned for its many characteristics:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refrigerant :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because it sublimates at -78\u00b0C, dry ice is a very powerful refrigerant;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-toxic :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if used under the right conditions ;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Non-flammable<\/strong>, <strong>odorless<\/strong> <strong>and antibacterial<\/strong>;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clean and approved for use in the food industry: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food-grade, but be careful not to ingest! ;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-conductive :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can be used safely on electrical components;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-abrasive :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> very advantageous for dry ice blasting because, unlike sandblasting, it does not damage materials;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A natural, environmentally-friendly product:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because dry ice sublimates, its transformation into gas leaves no residue.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>What are the applications for solid CO2?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide in its solid state has a wide range of applications, which is why it can be found in so many different sectors. In the food industry, for example, solid CO2 is used to cool dough in kneading machines, during mincing, mixing and kneading of meat, and for rapid deep-freezing of foodstuffs. It maintains the food chain and enables food to be transported at a controlled temperature. Its gaseous state prevents damage to products and packaging. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df9a13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-widget\" data-id=\"1df9a13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"table-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div  class=\"custom-table-widget\">\n            <div class=\"table-container\"><div class=\"table-header table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell table-header-cell\">Other examples of applications include (but are not limited to)  <\/div><div class=\"table-cell table-header-cell\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Catering<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">Catering, airline catering, for keeping food cold<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Retail<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For substitution in the event of repairs following disconnection of refrigeration equipment, to maintain the cold chain and protect foodstuffs during equipment maintenance<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Industry<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For removing burrs from molded plastics and rubbers, and for assembling and fitting parts using the &quot;cold shrink&quot; or &quot;cold press&quot; method<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Cleaning and cryogenic stripping<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For dry, chemical-free washing of machines, dry ice particles are sprayed onto surfaces at high pressure. The thermal shock loosens the dirt<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Oenology<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For post-harvest protection: anti-oxidant to preserve grapes during transport (especially in hot weather). It can also be used to control the start of fermentation and inerting by releasing gaseous CO2, which protects bunches and\/or must from oxidation in the air<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Funeral services<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For preserving bodies<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Scientific and medical research<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For preserving heat-sensitive products (organs and biological products), keeping research products at low temperature, cooling exothermic reactions, ultra-freezing cells, tissues, viruses, bacteria...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Events and entertainment<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For fun applications, from producing white smoke for cocktails to fog for a Halloween party. The only limit is your creativity!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Dermatology<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">To burn warts and erase skin imperfections<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Pest control<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">Particularly for rodents, dry ice releases carbon dioxide in rodent tunnels, suffocating them. Can also be used to keep out household insects attracted by carbon dioxide<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Computers and electronics<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For efficient cooling of electronic devices or computer components<\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\">Construction work<\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">For freezing soil and water pipes to create an ice plug prior to servicing    <\/div><\/div><div class=\"table-row\"><div class=\"table-cell\"><\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174f8c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"174f8c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"441\" 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https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Ringbox.png 85w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Ringbox.png 170w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Ringbox-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Ringbox-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Ringbox-100x100.png 100w, \" alt=\"\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c61d10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5c61d10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"part2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-631aeae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"631aeae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What can we learn from solid CO2?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A natural, non-toxic and non-abrasive refrigerant, solid CO2 is widely used in industry. From food preservation to events, this product can be found in a wide range of applications. Transport it safely with our isothermal solutions from Knauf Industries. We use circular, lightweight and robust materials to meet all your needs. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb6f014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"eb6f014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"part3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40941ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40941ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Frequently asked questions about solid CO2<\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>What forms does solid CO2 come in?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry ice can be used in various forms:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dry ice<\/strong>: less complex to produce, but with a rapid sublimation rate and short shelf life. Visually, it resembles snow in winter; <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pellets<\/strong>: with a lower sublimation rate than snow. With a diameter of 1 to 3 mm, they are shaped like grains of rice; <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sticks<\/strong>: often confused with pellets because of their shape, they are larger, with a diameter of between 6 and 19 mm. They have a medium sublimation rate, making them easier to store; <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Wafers<\/strong>: they sublimate slowly and keep longer;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocks: they have the longest sublimation rate and shelf life.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Is solid CO2 a dangerous product?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its solid state, carbon dioxide is not a dangerous product in itself, but you do need to be very careful when handling it. Make sure you protect your eyes in case of splashes, and your hands with specially insulated <strong>gloves<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tools<\/strong> such as tongs or shovels should also be used to avoid solid CO2 coming into contact with the skin. The last point to remember is to ventilate the room sufficiently, as dry ice can <strong>asphyxiate<\/strong> in a closed environment. <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>How to store solid CO2?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety also depends on proper storage and packaging. Care must be taken to choose a <strong>suitable container<\/strong> for storing and transporting solid CO2, as well as for the end user. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry ice sublimates: it evaporates, changing from a solid to a gas. Sublimation starts as soon as CO2 ice is produced. <strong>This evaporation can exceed 20% if the packaging is not adapted<\/strong>. Packaging is therefore very important in reducing this loss. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide reaches its melting point at -56.6\u00b0C and its sublimation point at -78.5\u00b0C, and is stored and transported in isothermal containers with a high isothermal value.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3412c18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"3412c18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"part4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43af298 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43af298\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Transport your solid CO2 with Knauf Industries isothermal solutions!<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to ship pharmaceutical products or foodstuffs at very low temperatures? In an unsuitable, poorly insulated container, packaging could deteriorate, vaccines could lose their effectiveness, food could present a health risk&#8230; For logisticians, transporters and distributors of isothermal packaging, solid CO2 seems to be the obvious solution! <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a way of keeping your goods cool, or ensuring the success of your industrial processes. But which container should you use to transport solid CO2? Discover our French range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/products\/frobox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frobox\u00ae<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/products\/ringbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ringbox\u00ae<\/a> containers at Knauf Industries! <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Frobox\u00ae and Ringbox\u00ae insulated boxes: safe and lightweight<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve your most heat-sensitive products between -80 and -20\u00b0C in the simplest, most efficient way with Knauf Industries. Frobox\u00ae and Ringbox\u00ae packaging are specially designed for transporting solid CO2 in all its forms: pellets, sticks, wafers or blocks. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover our solid, lightweight and environmentally-friendly isothermal crates. Fully reusable and recyclable through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knauf Circular\u00ae program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program, they guarantee performance in line with the most stringent requirements in your sectors of activity (agri-food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, entertainment, etc.).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Frobox\u00ae boxes for their versatility, or Ringbox\u00ae boxes for their capacity to carry heavy loads (up to 360 kg in the 300 L version). Ultra-practical and modular, you can add straps, rings, stacking stabilizers and customization elements. An ideal packaging solution for transporting solid CO2! <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Why choose Knauf Industries to transport your products?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because our materials combine strength, lightness, thermal insulation and eco-design, today we design the packaging that all sectors need. With Knauf Industries, you can store solid CO2 in the most optimal way, in practical, durable containers. For all custom requests, take advantage of our expertise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/plastic-injection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plastic injection<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/plastic-extrusion-thermoforming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thermoforming<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/cellular-molding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cellular molding<\/a>: we bring together the best technical and human resources to satisfy your needs. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-504802e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"504802e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Conclusion: safe transport of solid CO2 with Knauf Industries<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> Securing the transport of dry ice rests on three pillars: high-performance insulated packaging, rigorous safety procedures and precise logistical dimensioning. Knauf Industries&#8217; Frobox\u00ae and Ringbox\u00ae crates, reusable and recyclable through dedicated channels and the Knauf Circular program, combine insulation, lightness and robustness, with options for straps, rings and stacking pockets, and a load capacity of up to 360 kg in the 300 L Ringbox\u00ae version. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to dry ice, everyone thinks of the application that&#8217;s closest to their heart. Today, we&#8217;d like to go into a little more detail, taking you on a tour of the history of dry ice and its many and varied applications. 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