What is dry ice blasting used for?

What is dry ice blasting used for?

Dry ice blasting is a non-destructive method of safely cleaning surfaces and/or removing unwanted coatings such as paint or rust; and most commonly used for industrial and commercial applications with dry ice as the cleaning media. Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide at temps of (−78.5 °C; −109.3 °F).

Is dry ice blasting environmentally friendly?

Dry Ice is completely environmentally friendly It does not produce CO2 or add CO2 to the atmosphere and therefore does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. Dry ice blasting is truly, and completely, environmentally friendly!

How much dry ice is needed for blasting?

Typically, 1.0 – 3.0 pounds of dry ice is used per minute of dry ice blast time. A good rule of thumb is to order 1,000 pounds of blasting dry ice per 8-hour shift.

How do dry ice blasters work?

How do dry ice blasters work? Dry ice blasters blast carbon dioxide pellets or MicroParticles at supersonic speeds using compressed air. These pellets/particles then sublimate on impact and lift dirt and contaminants off the underlying substrate.

Can dry ice sanitize?

Dry Ice Blasting sanitizes as it cleans Because Dry Ice is super cold, (-79˚C,) Dry Ice Blasting instantly kills and removes bacteria (such as Salmonella, E-Coli, Listeria,) from the surface of an object, disinfecting, sanitising and decontaminating all in one pass.

Is dry ice bad for you?

Dry ice can be a very serious hazard in a small space that isn’t well-ventilated. As dry ice melts, it turns into carbon dioxide gas. In a small space, this gas can build up. If enough carbon dioxide gas is present, a person can become unconscious, and in some cases, die.

Is dry ice toxic in drinks?

Absolutely! Dry ice sinks to the bottom of drinks and doesn’t harm your drink at all. In fact, you’ll have the most well-chilled cocktail of your life. What you don’t want to do is to consume the dry ice in its solid form.

Is dry ice blasting Expensive?

Expense: Pricing for dry ice blast cleaning usually starts around $3.50 per square foot, but can also range as high as $4.00 to $5.00 per square foot depending on what is being cleaned, where the cleaning is taking place, how stubborn is and how deeply the contaminant has adhered to the substrate.

Is dry ice blasting worth it?

~Yes. Dry ice blast cleaning is a safe and effective cleaning process commonly used in industrial, commercial and even certain residential environments (mold remediation, fire restoration etc…).