How to transport food with dry ice

Content

Steps
Method 1 of 2: International and Long-distance Transportation of Food by Air
Method 2 of 2: International or Intercity Truck Transport
Tips
Warnings

Dry ice was invented by the French inventor Tilorier in 1835. Dry ice is a solid carbonic acid produced by the concentration of carbon dioxide. When K. Tilorier opened a cylinder with liquid carbon dioxide, carbon dioxide, he noticed that carbon dioxide evaporates and leaves solid dry ice. Then a patent for dry ice was created by the Dry Ice Corporation in America. Immediately thereafter, it went on sale, mainly for the use and supply of refrigerators. This solid form of carbon dioxide is still used to build refrigerators or freeze foods. The ice temperature is lower than the temperature of frozen water and is -78 degrees Celsius. When ice evaporates, it leaves nothing behind. Dry ice must be handled with great care. It should not be touched, as there is a risk of frostbite of the skin and limbs. Dry ice is a solid gas and is quite dangerous. It can only be handled with special gloves. Dry ice is often used for storing and transporting various foods.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: International and Long-distance Transportation of Food by Air

1 Select a vehicle for transporting the goods.
- Perishable items are usually transported with dry ice, so the fastest mode of transport is best. The fastest mode of transport is air transport. Many lines are engaged in the transportation of various cargo and goods. There are specific rules for transporting dry ice products, and they usually differ slightly depending on the airline you choose. Dry ice evaporates and forms carbon dioxide. In an enclosed space, this gas replaces oxygen. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain certain security measures.
2 Check the regulations for transporting food with dry ice that are followed by the government of the country you are traveling to.
- Many countries do not allow products to be transported into their territory unless they have specific import documentation. Other countries do not allow the import of dry ice. Be sure to check the rules for transporting dry ice and food before proceeding. If you are engaged in the international transportation of food, you should be aware of such rules, if you use the services of an international shipping company, ask them about such rules. The mail is unlikely to provide you with such information. But it can be found with great accuracy on the Internet.
- Consider how much dry ice you need. IATA allows the carriage of a certain amount of dry ice in each package - no more than 200 kg in one package. Different airlines have their own rules that you need to know before transporting.
3 Check the package label.
- The IATA requires that each package has a label on which all the necessary information must be indicated - a special number UN-1845, which must identify the contents of the package - in our case, dry ice.The words dry ice or in English "Dry ice" must also be indicated on the package together with the net weight of dry ice in kilograms, the full address of the recipient and the sender. You need to use a grade 9 label.
4 Indicate the date of transportation and its duration.
- It all depends on the ambient temperature, the amount of dry ice and the product you are transporting. Dry ice evaporates at different rates depending on these conditions. It is generally not advisable to ship products on weekends as the product may end up in stock for extended periods of time. Shipping for more than 30 hours is also not recommended, especially if you are transporting perishable food packed with dry ice.

Method 2 of 2: International or Intercity Truck Transport

1 There are certain rules for packaging goods.
- Each country has its own rules for packing goods for transport with dry ice. Typically, products must be placed in special containers that allow the carbon dioxide gas to evaporate into the air. There is also a certain weight limit for dry ice. In most cases, it is necessary to affix a label or indicate on the bag that the container contains dry ice. In the United States, the DEOT class 9 label must be used. You also need to write a warning, specify the code UN-1845 and write carbon dioxide "Carbon dioxide solid".
2 Consider the transit time.
- It all depends on the ambient temperature and time of day, as well as the season. Perishable food packed in dry ice containers should be transported as quickly as possible. Use express mail or the fastest mode of transport you have. Never ship products on weekends so that they are not in stock.

Tips

Dry ice can be purchased in small quantities at a grocery store or supermarket.
You can wrap items in dry ice containers by adding an insulating material to prevent the dry ice from thawing.