Dry Ice Pellets (1 LB) — Local Pickup Only

Our dry ice pellets are available for local pickup from Nordic Catch for customers looking to purchase small quantities of dry ice in the Los Angeles area. Dry ice is ideal when you need serious cold-holding power for frozen food, coolers, catering, camping, parties, emergency refrigeration, or short-term temperature control. Unlike regular ice, dry ice does not melt into water. It sublimates directly from solid carbon dioxide into carbon dioxide gas, which makes it especially useful when you need to keep items frozen without creating a watery mess. We maintain dry ice inventory weekly as part of our frozen seafood shipping operation and are now making small quantities available for local pickup. Best Uses Dry ice pellets are commonly used for: Keeping frozen food cold during transport Coolers for road trips, camping, and outdoor events Emergency refrigeration during power outages Parties and events where extended cold holding is needed Transporting frozen seafood, meat, groceries, or specialty foods Short-term cold storage when regular ice is not enough How Much Dry Ice Do I Need? Dry ice usage depends on your cooler size, how long you need items to stay frozen, outside temperature, and how often the cooler is opened. As a general rule, it is better to slightly overestimate than run short, especially for longer trips or warm weather. General Recommendations 1–2 lb Good for very small coolers, short-term use, or keeping a few frozen items cold for a brief local drive. 3–5 lb Best for small coolers, grocery pickups, frozen seafood transport, or a few hours of extra cold holding. 5–10 lb A good everyday range for medium coolers, short road trips, beach days, camping prep, or keeping frozen food solid for part of the day. 10–20 lb Recommended for larger coolers, longer drives, overnight cold holding, parties, catering, or larger amounts of frozen food. 20+ lb Best for extended cold holding, multiple coolers, larger frozen orders, power outage backup, or situations where you need items to stay frozen as long as possible. Quick Buying Guide For most personal use, we recommend: Small cooler: 3–5 lb Medium cooler: 5–10 lb Large cooler: 10–20 lb Extended use or warm weather: Add extra dry ice Dry ice naturally sublimates over time, even in a cooler. For best results, pick up your dry ice as close to your planned use time as possible and keep the cooler closed as much as possible. Important: Do not store dry ice in an airtight cooler or sealed container. Dry ice releases carbon dioxide gas and must be able to vent safely. Important Safety Information Dry ice must be handled carefully. By purchasing this product, you agree to follow all dry ice safety instructions. Dry ice is extremely cold and can cause severe frostbite or skin injury if touched directly. Always handle dry ice with insulated gloves, tongs, or another protective tool. Do not touch dry ice with bare hands. Dry ice releases carbon dioxide gas as it sublimates. Always use, store, and transport dry ice in a well-ventilated area. Carbon dioxide gas can build up in enclosed spaces and may create a suffocation hazard. Do not store dry ice in airtight containers, sealed bottles, sealed glass jars, sealed coolers, or any container that does not allow gas to escape. Pressure can build as dry ice sublimates and may cause the container to rupture. Do not eat dry ice. Do not place dry ice directly in drinks. Keep away from children and pets. Safe Handling Rules Please follow these rules at all times: Use insulated gloves or tongs when handling dry ice. Do not touch dry ice with bare skin. Do not eat dry ice. Do not place dry ice directly into drinks. Do not store dry ice in airtight or sealed containers. Do not store in glass containers. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Transport in a well-ventilated vehicle. Do not leave dry ice in a closed vehicle with passengers for extended periods. Keep away from children and pets. Store in an insulated cooler that allows gas to escape. Do not place dry ice directly on countertops, tile, or other delicate surfaces. Allow unused dry ice to sublimate outdoors or in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets. Pickup Instructions This product is available for local pickup only. Please bring a cooler, insulated container, or appropriate storage container for transport. Your container must not be airtight. Dry ice must be able to release carbon dioxide gas safely. We recommend picking up dry ice as close to your planned use time as possible. Dry ice naturally sublimates over time, even when stored in an insulated cooler. Pickup location: Nordic Catch Warehouse — Los Angeles area Availability: Subject to weekly inventory Shipping: Not available Delivery: Not available Returns: Dry ice is perishable and cannot be returned once picked up