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Phoenix Welding Supply manufactures dry ice locally in Phoenix, Arizona and supplies dry ice for shipping frozen food, pharmaceutical samples, seafood, laboratory materials, ice cream, and other temperature-sensitive products. Dry ice is available by the pound through local pickup locations and commercial supply programs throughout Arizona.
Phoenix Welding Supply manufactures dry ice locally in Phoenix, Arizona and supplies dry ice for shipping frozen food, pharmaceuticals, seafood, laboratory materials, ice cream, frozen desserts, and other temperature-sensitive products throughout Arizona.
Dry ice is used in cold chain shipping because it provides extremely cold temperatures, sublimates directly into CO2 gas, and leaves no liquid residue inside the package. For Arizona businesses dealing with heat, transit delays, frozen product quality, or sensitive shipments, dry ice can be a practical solution when packed and handled correctly.
Phoenix Welding Supply now offers dry ice pellets by the pound online for local pickup only. This online order option helps local Phoenix, Mesa, Deer Valley, and Tucson customers reserve dry ice for shipping, food processing, laboratory work, dry ice blasting, special events, and commercial cooling applications.
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Dry ice shipping is the process of using solid carbon dioxide to keep products frozen or ultra-cold while they are being transported. Unlike regular ice, dry ice does not melt into water. It sublimates directly into CO2 gas, which helps protect shipments without creating wet residue.
Businesses looking for dry ice in Phoenix often use dry ice for frozen food, seafood, pharmaceuticals, laboratory materials, ice cream, frozen desserts, and other products that need stronger temperature protection than gel packs can provide.
Yes. Phoenix Welding Supply offers dry ice pellets by the pound online for local pickup only. Dry ice is currently sold through our online store as a pickup option for local Arizona customers, not as a shipped product.
Available dry ice pellet options include:
For more information about local production, visit our Dry Ice in Arizona resource page.
You can buy dry ice for shipping from Phoenix Welding Supply at our Phoenix branch, fill plant, and dry ice manufacturing facility.
Phoenix Welding Supply
701 S. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 253-1108
Customers can also view all Phoenix Welding Supply branch information on our Arizona locations page.
Businesses use dry ice for shipping when frozen product integrity matters. Dry ice helps protect products that need to stay frozen, dry, and stable during transportation.
Dry ice and gel packs are not the same solution. Dry ice is best for frozen or ultra-cold shipments. Gel packs are usually better for chilled or refrigerated shipments.
| Factor | Dry Ice | Gel Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -109.3°F | 32°F to 48°F |
| Best Use | Frozen and ultra-cold shipments | Refrigerated and chilled shipments |
| Residue | No liquid residue | Can thaw and create handling waste |
| Common Uses | Pharma, seafood, ice cream, frozen food | Meal kits, dairy, produce |
| Shipping Complexity | Requires proper packaging and labeling | Simpler handling requirements |
A common starting point is 5 to 10 pounds of dry ice per 24 hours of transit time. The exact amount depends on the product, package size, insulation quality, outside temperature, carrier delays, shipping distance, and required product temperature.
In Arizona, heat matters. A dry ice shipping plan that works in cooler weather may need additional planning during Phoenix summer conditions. Businesses shipping frozen food, seafood, ice cream, or pharmaceutical materials should test packaging before scaling a shipping program.
Dry ice is commonly used for seafood, frozen meat, ice cream, cheesecakes, frozen desserts, specialty food boxes, and direct-to-consumer frozen food shipments. Food shippers in Arizona often need stronger protection because dock time, route delays, and summer heat can increase thaw risk.
Pharmaceutical companies, specialty pharmacies, clinical research organizations, laboratories, hospitals, and medical facilities may use dry ice for frozen samples, research materials, clinical trial materials, and temperature-sensitive shipments.
Seafood, meat, and protein distributors may use dry ice to protect frozen products while moving shipments through Phoenix, Arizona, and the Southwest. Dry ice is often considered when the value of the product is high and thawing creates a major loss risk.
Ice cream and frozen dessert products often need colder protection than standard chilled packaging can provide. Dry ice can help support frozen dessert shipments, especially during seasonal demand spikes and hot Arizona weather.
Dry ice pellets are also used in dry ice blasting and industrial cleaning. Learn more on our Dry Ice Blasting Arizona page.
A successful dry ice shipping plan starts with understanding the product, required temperature, transit time, packaging, carrier method, and risk of delays.
Dry ice must be packed correctly. The package needs to protect the product, allow CO2 gas to vent, and meet carrier requirements when shipped by air.
For carrier and air shipment requirements, customers should confirm current rules with their shipping provider, internal compliance team, or a trained dangerous goods shipping professional.
Dry ice is extremely cold and should be handled carefully.
Dry ice shipped by air is commonly identified as Dry Ice or Carbon Dioxide, Solid, UN1845. Air shipments may require Class 9 labeling and the net weight of dry ice in kilograms on the package.
Customers should always confirm current labeling, packaging, and carrier requirements before tendering shipments. Useful external resources include the FAA dry ice shipping guidance, FedEx dry ice shipping guidance, and UPS dry ice shipping guidance.
Dry ice sublimates over time. That means it gradually changes from solid dry ice into CO2 gas. The longer dry ice sits before use, the more product weight and cooling capacity can be lost.
Phoenix Welding Supply manufactures dry ice locally in Phoenix, Arizona. Local production helps Arizona businesses plan pickup, recurring supply, commercial use, and dry ice availability with a supplier that understands Phoenix heat and Arizona shipping conditions.
Phoenix Welding Supply supports dry ice customers with local production, Arizona branch access, commercial supply support, and practical cold chain knowledge.
Customers can also learn about 3mm dry ice rice pellets, dry ice delivery in Phoenix, and broader industrial gas supply in Arizona.
| Customer Type | Why Dry Ice May Help |
|---|---|
| Ice cream companies | Helps protect frozen product during delivery |
| Seafood suppliers | Supports frozen shipments in warm climates |
| Meat processors | Helps protect frozen protein shipments |
| Specialty food brands | Supports direct-to-consumer frozen orders |
| Pharma companies | Helps maintain cold chain protection |
| Laboratories | Supports frozen sample transport |
| Regional distributors | Helps protect product during local routes |
Before switching from gel packs to dry ice, compare the full cost of the shipment, not just the price of the cooling material.
A dry ice trial can help determine whether dry ice is a better fit than gel packs for a specific product and shipping lane. A practical test is to pack one shipment using the current method and another shipment using dry ice. Then compare final product temperature, package condition, spoilage risk, customer experience, and total shipping cost.
Phoenix Welding Supply supports dry ice customers across Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Deer Valley, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sierra Vista, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Goodyear, Tolleson, Peoria, Casa Grande, Oro Valley, Queen Creek, Buckeye, Avondale, Apache Junction, and surrounding communities.
701 S. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 253-1108
154 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (480) 892-8111
22424 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: (623) 582-8828
6251 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone: (520) 889-5544
2550 E. Huntington Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 774-5449
80 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: (520) 378-4344
Phoenix Welding Supply is an Arizona-based supplier with local dry ice production, industrial gas experience, branch support, and real operational knowledge of Arizona commercial customers.
Yes. Phoenix Welding Supply offers dry ice pellets by the pound through its online store for local pickup only. Customers can order online and pick up dry ice from participating Arizona locations.
You can buy dry ice for shipping from Phoenix Welding Supply at 701 S. 7th Street in Phoenix, Arizona. Call (602) 253-1108 for dry ice availability, pickup, and commercial supply questions.
A common starting point is 5 to 10 pounds of dry ice per 24 hours of transit time. The exact amount depends on package size, insulation, transit time, outdoor temperature, carrier delays, and product temperature requirements.
Dry ice is better for frozen and ultra-cold shipments. Gel packs are better for chilled or refrigerated shipments. Dry ice is much colder and leaves no liquid residue, but it requires more careful packaging and labeling.
Yes. Dry ice is commonly used to ship frozen food, seafood, meat, ice cream, and frozen desserts. The product should be packed in insulated packaging with enough dry ice for the expected transit time.
Dry ice is commonly used in pharmaceutical and laboratory cold chain shipping. Pharma shipments often require strict temperature control, proper packaging, documentation, and compliance procedures.
No. Dry ice does not melt into liquid water. It sublimates directly from a solid into CO2 gas.
No. Dry ice should never be sealed in an airtight container because it releases CO2 gas as it sublimates. Packaging must allow gas to vent safely.
Dry ice air shipments commonly require Dry Ice or Carbon Dioxide, Solid, UN1845 marking, Class 9 labeling, and the net weight of dry ice in kilograms. Always confirm current requirements with your carrier or trained shipping professional.
Phoenix Welding Supply offers dry ice pickup and can discuss delivery options for qualifying commercial customers. Call (602) 253-1108 for current availability and delivery questions.
Need dry ice for frozen shipping, food distribution, pharmaceutical logistics, laboratory applications, dry ice blasting, special events, or recurring supply?
Call Phoenix Welding Supply at (602) 253-1108
Email: info@phxwelding.com
Online pickup order option: Dry Ice Pellets by the Pound
Contact page: https://phxwelding.com/contact/
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