Buying Dry Ice Online and How to Make It Last
This blog discusses buying dry ice online and how to make it last.
October is finally here! Create a spooky effect at your next Halloween party with dry ice! Remember that if you don’t store it properly, it will convert into the fog before you actually use it. Dry ice is a frozen solid of carbon dioxide (CO2). Rather than melting into a liquid when you heat it, it converts into a gas. So, if you are struggling to obtain dry ice for Halloween, read the information below about buying dry ice online and how to make it last.
Where to Purchase Dry Ice
Besides your local grocery stores and ice cream shops (they use it to pack ice cream for shipping), consider buying dry ice online! Buying dry ice online is easy and convenient with Dry Ice Corp. To find an Authorized Dry Ice Corp Distributor or Dry Ice Corp near you, click here. With Dry Ice Corp, it would be helpful to place your Halloween orders at least 5 days before the requested ship date. Once you receive your dry ice from us, make sure to review the dry ice safety information. If you or someone else ingests dry ice, please seek medical assistance right away!
Dry Ice Duration
Generally, five pounds of dry ice will convert from a solid to a gas in 24 hours. If you are not thinking about buying dry ice online, it’s ideal to pick up the block of dry ice just a few hours before your Halloween party, so it’s as frozen as possible when everything starts. Once the dry ice is with you, do not store it inside a freezer. Dry ice can damage the freezer, and it will melt quickly since the freezer is warmer than the dry ice itself. Instead, store the ice in an insulated cooler or styrofoam. For safety, avoid touching dry ice with your bare skin! Always handle it with protective gloves or other layers between you both.
Create Dry Ice Fog!
Whether in a cauldron or a cocktail, you’ll need liquid to get that fog effect going. Place the ice in liquid, and it will automatically begin to melt into gas, producing that smoky effect. Warm water will also create more fog but disappear faster, while cooler water will provide less fog and last longer. To keep that fog flowing through the party, keep adding dry ice to whatever it’s holding.
Order Your Dry Ice Online Today!
Dry Ice Corp is the largest regional supplier of dry ice and related products in the Northeastern United States. Our ice is fresh and delivered right to your doorstep. We are happy to help you determine the best way to ship your goods, whether you have a huge number of cookies or a single pie, and help you select the perfect amount of dry ice for the job. Give us a call at (201) 767-3200, or contact us online for a quote. To connect with us online, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
