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Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO2). Humans exhale CO2 as a byproduct of the body combining oxygen breathed in and carbon from food, so breathing some CO2 is not. However, breathing only CO2 for any more than a minute or two deprives the body of oxygen, so yes, you can die from this. Also, dry ice is -109 degrees F or colder, so if you want to include thermal damage as poison, then that's another way dry ice is much more dangerous.
Dry ice is very cold, and it will damage any tissue it comes into contact with, so yes - dry ice is harmful to your lungs. However, you are probably asking about the gas generated as dry ice evaporates. That gas is Carbon Dioxide. As such, it is not harmful to your lungs, but you need to consider that you need Oxygen to survive - about 21%. (Although that gas may also be cold, so there might be an effect there as well.) If that Carbon Dioxide is displacing Oxygen, you will not be able to maintain conscienceness. Persist that beyond a short period of time, and you will die. This is an issue in rooms (Computer Centers, etc.) with Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression. Since Carbon Dioxide is (in this case) intended to displace Oxygen, so as to put out the fire, you will certainly lose conscienceness and die if you do not leave immediately, i.e. when the pre-release alarm goes off.
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Is dry ice poisonous and can it be harmful if ingested or handled improperly?
Dry ice is not poisonous, but it can be harmful if ingested or handled improperly. Ingesting dry ice can cause burns or damage to the digestive system, and touching it with bare skin can cause frostbite. It is important to handle dry ice with care and use proper safety precautions.
Is it safe to drink water after dry ice has been in it?
No, it is not safe to drink water that has had dry ice in it. Dry ice can release carbon dioxide gas into the water, which can be harmful if ingested in large amounts. It is best to discard the water and wash the container thoroughly before using it again.
What is solid CO2 called?
Solid CO2 is called dry ice.
How do you prevent ice from melting?
Simple. You keep ice in dry ice. But be careful not to eat dry ice!
Is dry ice opaque?
Yes, dry ice is opaque.
Where do you get dry ice from?
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide.
Does sams sell dry ice?
Do you sell dry ice
Why is dry ice dry and an ice cube wet?
Dry ice freezes and the wet ice and everything keeps cool and chilled but not frozen..obvousliy.
How can dry ice come?
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide.
Is ice dry?
yes, until it starts to melt. or its dry ice
What is dry ice for?
dry ice is for mixing with water to make fog
Does Sam's Club sell dry ice?
Do you sell dry ice
