Carbon Dioxide Gas - Co2

CARBON DIOXIDE

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a liquefied, colourless gas that can asphyxiate in high concentrations. There are many different sources of CO2. It can be obtained from natural CO2 springs, limestone kilns, fermentation processes and gas streams from chemical and petrochemical plants. It can also be captured from the gas streams emitted by power plants.

Carbon dioxide has many well-known applications in the food and beverages industry – from carbonating drinks and conserving wine to modifying atmospheres for packaged foods. Dry ice – or solid CO2 – is commonly used for storage and transportation of temperature sensitive products such as…