Other Handling
If mechanical handling of cylinders is employed, with or without the use of pallets, care
must be taken that cylinders do not roll, shift or fall.
Protective Equipment
Protective gloves (preferably textile or leather) should be worn at all times for the manual
handling of cylinders, to minimise the risk of hand injury. During discharge, parts of the
cylinder and valve are likely to become very cold and therefore there is also the risk of
frostbite if the cylinders are handled with unprotected hands, particularly if hands are
wet.
The use of protective safety foot wear should also be considered for anyone handling
numbers of cylinders regularly.
CO2 cylinders contain a gas under pressure and the use of eye protection is recommended
when connecting and disconnecting cylinders.
5. Cylinder storage
Storage Recommendations
Outdoor storage is recommended where possible.
Carbon dioxide cylinders should be stored in an adequately ventilated area. In areas with
cold weather conditions it could be appropriate to store and use the cylinders indoors in a
heated room, although carbon dioxide cylinders should not be stored in warm areas.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight or near steam pipes, radiators or other sources of heat.
The temperature of a cylinder and its contents may not always correspond to ambient
temperature. There can be a considerable increase of temperature and pressure due to
exposure to sources of radiant heat.
6. Use of Carbon Dioxide
General Advice
It is important to ensure that equipment used is suitable for purpose.
During use the cylinder should be in the vertical position, with the valve uppermost and
the cylinder firmly secured against a wall or other suitable support.
Valve Operation
Cylinder valves supplied by gas companies open by turning anti-clockwise. They are of the
on/off type, which are unsuitable for flow control or pressure regulation. An additional
control valve must be incorporated with the ancillary equipment if flow control or
pressure regulation is required.
DRY ICE/CARBON DIOXIDE CYLINDERS - Safe Use & Storage
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