• Cost Effective
• Environmentally Friendly
• Non-Abrasive & Non-Toxic
• Non-Corrosive & Non-Conductive
• No Secondary Solvents Used
• Inhibits Bacteria & Mold Growth
• Significant Waste Reduction
• Meets EPA, FDA, USDA and FAA Guidelines
• Extends Equipment Life & Decreases Down Time
• Allows for In Place Cleaning of Heavy Equipment & Machinery
• Eliminates or Greatly Reduces Damage to Equipment & Surfaces

Dry ice blasting is a non-abrasive industrial cleaning method that uses compressed air to accelerate carbon dioxide (CO2) dry ice pellets onto a targeted surface. Upon impact, sublimation occurs; the dry ice pellets instantaneously change from a solid to a gas and absorb heat from the top layer of the blasted surface. As the solid dry ice pellet converts to a gas, it expands approximately 800 times the original volume in a matter of milliseconds, creating mini explosions at the point of impact. This thermal-kinetic process removes coatings and contaminants from the surface and because the dry ice pellets vaporize upon contact, the only waste generated is the contaminant itself.

Cleaning Method	Abrasive	Toxic	Waste for Disposal	Electrically Conductive	Effectiveness
Dry Ice Blasting	No	No	No	No	Excellent
Sand Blasting	Yes	*	Yes	No	Good
Bead Blasting	Yes	*	Yes	No	Good
Soda Blasting	Yes	*	Yes	No	Good
Water Blasting	Yes	*	Yes	Yes	Fair
Steam Cleaning	No	No	No	Yes	Poor
Solvents / Chemicals	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Limited

*Traditional blasting materials become contaminated upon contact when used to clean hazardous objects and substances. The blasting materials are then classified as toxic waste requiring safe disposal.

Dry Ice Blasting can strip equipment and surfaces of a multitude of residues including but not limited to ink, glue, paint, rubber, food, dirt, grease, oil, soot, sludge, chemicals, adhesives and other contaminants. Dry ice blast cleaning is ideal for removing paint, industrial coatings, and graffiti. CO2 blasting is safe for use on easily damaged materials such as nickel, soft aluminum, historic artifacts and monuments. Dry ice industrial cleaning applications are unlimited however below is a list of the most common dry ice blasting applications:

Pharmaceutical	Mass Transit & Aviation	Paper Plants & Power Stations
Printing Presses	Clean Rooms & Hospitals	Electrical Equipment & Panels
Mold Remediation	Food Processing & Wineries	Automotive Production Facilities
Marine Maintenance	Manufacturing Facilities	Rubber & Plastic Injection Molding
Historic Restorations	Iron & Aluminum Foundries	Industrial & Commercial Facilities
Fire & Water Damage	Cement & Asphalt Facilities	Heavy Machinery – In Place Cleaning