Dry Ice Supplier in South Africa

Order dry ice pellets, blocks and insulated packaging from a manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience. Dry Ice International supplies businesses across South Africa, with practical advice to help you prepare for your next shipment, production task or event.

From ongoing commercial supply to an unexpected cooling requirement, our team can help you select a suitable product and arrange delivery around your needs.

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Dry Ice Products and Insulated Packaging

The right dry ice order depends on your application, the space available and the cooling period required. Our range gives you a choice of formats and packaging for different operating conditions.

Dry Ice Pellets

Our pellet range includes sizes from 3 mm to 16 mm for cooling, transportation and industrial applications. Pellets provide flexibility when arranging dry ice around packaged goods and are also used in compatible dry ice blasting equipment.

Speak to our team about the pellet size best suited to your cooling setup or machinery.

Dry Ice Blocks

Blocks offer a larger, compact format for storage and transport applications where extended cooling is needed. Their useful cooling duration depends on the amount supplied, the insulation and the conditions during use.

We can help you assess whether blocks or pellets are the better fit for your order.

Polystyrene Containers and Cooler Boxes

We supply insulated polystyrene containers, cooler boxes and customised packaging options to accommodate different product dimensions and shipment sizes.

Selecting an appropriate container helps reduce heat transfer during storage and transport. Our team can advise on packaging that suits your load and handling requirements.

Brilliant Black Tainer for Dry Ice Storage and Transport

The Brilliant Black Tainer is an insulated container option for businesses storing or transporting dry ice. It can form part of a packing arrangement for local distribution or longer journeys, with the contents and dry ice quantity selected for the intended application.

If you are comparing dry ice containers, ask our team about the Brilliant Black Tainer’s specifications, suitability for your requirements, availability and pricing.

Dry Ice for Cold Transportation

Dry ice provides cooling for suitable temperature-sensitive goods during transit. It is solid carbon dioxide and sublimates at approximately −78.5°C under normal atmospheric pressure, changing directly from a solid into gas.

This process produces no liquid meltwater from the dry ice itself, avoiding the water released by melting conventional ice. Condensation can still form on cold surfaces, so appropriate product wrapping and packaging remain important.

For compatible refrigerated transport arrangements, dry ice can provide supplementary cooling during loading, delivery delays and last-mile distribution. The packing method must match the goods’ required temperature range.

Planning should account for the product’s starting temperature, journey duration, ambient conditions and container insulation. These details help determine an appropriate supply quantity and packing approach.

Dry Ice for Multiple Industries

Food Distribution and Catering

Food distributors, caterers and hospitality businesses use dry ice to help maintain frozen products during transport, temporary storage and service. Applications include frozen meat, seafood, ice cream and other desserts.

Dairy products, fresh produce and other foods that need to remain chilled require particular care to prevent unwanted freezing. Select the cooling arrangement according to the food’s storage requirements and monitor temperatures during use.

Healthcare and Laboratories

Dry ice can support the transport of certain medical samples, reagents, medicines, vaccines and laboratory materials where their specified shipping conditions permit its use.

Each product has its own temperature limits and packing instructions. Confirm these before dispatch and use a validated temperature-control plan where required.

We can assist with dry ice selection and insulated packaging as part of your shipment preparation.

Events and Special Effects

Create a flowing, low-lying fog effect for weddings, stage productions, film shoots, parties and event displays. When used with warm water in suitable effects equipment, dry ice helps form a visible fog of condensed water droplets.

The effect varies with the dry ice quantity, water temperature, size of the space and air movement. Plan equipment and supply in advance, particularly for larger productions or extended running times.

Engineering and Equipment Maintenance

Industrial applications include cooling steel shafts to assist with fitting components during assembly.

Dry ice pellets are also used in specialist blasting processes to clean suitable equipment, including generators, electric motors, stators and rotors. These applications require compatible machinery and appropriate operating procedures.

Refrigeration Emergencies and 24/7 Support

A power interruption or refrigeration breakdown can leave businesses needing additional cooling at short notice. Dry Ice International offers 24-hour emergency support, 365 days a year, to help customers assess urgent supply requirements.

Dry ice may provide temporary cooling for suitable frozen goods while repairs or alternative refrigeration are arranged. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as practical, and monitor product temperatures throughout the interruption.

For emergency assistance, call 083 375 6627.

Nationwide Dry Ice Delivery

Our in-house fleet and established courier partners distribute dry ice across South Africa, serving Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha and other locations. Cross-border supply can also be discussed with our team.

Delivery arrangements depend on your destination, order quantity, stock availability and transport requirements. Confirm the expected arrival time and delivery cost when ordering, especially if your shipment or event has a fixed deadline.

Dry Ice Safety and Handling

Use appropriate precautions whenever dry ice is handled, stored or transported:

• Protect your hands and eyes. Wear gloves designed for very cold materials and suitable eye protection.

• Provide ventilation. Use and store dry ice where carbon dioxide gas can disperse safely.

• Allow gas to escape. Use suitable insulated packaging and never seal dry ice inside an airtight container.

• Prevent accidental contact or ingestion. Keep it away from children, do not consume it and never place it directly into a drink.

• Protect food appropriately. Keep dry ice separated from food where required by the application and product instructions.

• Prepare shipments correctly. Follow the packaging, labelling and transport requirements that apply to your goods and transport method.

Ask our team for guidance relevant to your intended use before handling an unfamiliar application.

Request a Dry Ice Quote

Contact Dry Ice International to discuss a once-off order, recurring supply or a specific cooling requirement.

For an accurate quotation, provide your intended application, required temperature, cooling duration, delivery address and preferred date. Include the quantity if you already know it, along with any container or packaging requirements.

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