Dry ice blasting, or dry ice cleaning, is an environmentally responsible cleaning and surface preparation technique.

It is similar to sand, bead and soda blasting in that it prepares and cleans surfaces using a media accelerated in a pressurized air stream. It differs in that dry ice cleaning uses solid carbon dioxide (CO2) pellets or MicroParticles, which are blasted at supersonic speeds and sublimate on impact, lifting dirt and contaminants off the underlying substrate.

The process is non-abrasive, non-conductive, non-flammable, and non-toxic. The dry ice blasting process also does not create secondary waste. The dry ice sublimates, or phase transitions from solid CO2 to gaseous CO2, when it impacts the surface being cleaned.

Dry ice blasting is an ideal solution for those looking for an environmentally friendly cleaning solution.

1. Dry ice is made of reclaimed CO2

2. All dry ice used in the dry ice blasting process is made from reclaimed CO2, which is a byproduct of other industrial processes. This CO2, which would have otherwise been released into the atmosphere, is captured and given new life as dry ice. Dry ice blasting does not produce more CO2.

3. Dry ice blasting eliminates harmful secondary waste

4. When the dry ice impacts the surface being cleaned, it sublimates – turns directly from a solid to a gas—and thus does not produce secondary waste. Similar techniques leave behind a residue that must be cleaned up with the contaminant. This media can become hazardous and create downstream contamination and harm the surrounding area and installations.

5. Dry ice blasting is non-toxic and eliminates need for chemical solvents

6. The dry ice used in the dry ice blasting process is a food grade media and is EPA, FDA and USDA approved for use around food manufacturing. It is colorless, tasteless, odorless and non-toxic. Dry ice blasting eliminates the need for chemical cleaning solvents in many applications.

Due to the unique characteristics of dry ice, it has many benefits that make it a more attractive cleaning solution than alternatives. The benefits include:

1. Cleaning equipment in place with little or no disassembly

2. Dry cleaning with no water or chemicals

3. Reducing downtime associated with cleaning

4. Cleaning without secondary waste

5. Improving product quality and reducing scrap

6. Eliminating equipment wear and tear

7. An environmentally responsible cleaning method

Dry ice blasting is suitable for various industries, including but not limited to: automotive, contract cleaning, food and beverage, foundry, medical, oil and gas, packaging, public transportation, rubber and tires, textiles.

Dry ice blasting is an effective solution for many applications, including cleaning, surface preparation and parts finishing, within a broad and diverse range of industries.

Dry ice blasting has various applications, including but not limited to: cleaning, surface preparation, parts finishing. Dry ice blasting kills 99.9% of mold spores faster than traditional cleaning methods!