Countless companies use this efficient, eco-friendly cleaning process.

Depending on the sector you work in, your cleaning needs may go beyond water, soap and elbow grease. There are many cleaning and decontamination options on the market, and one of the primary services Irish Carbonic provides is dry ice blasting.

If you’ve never worked with a dry ice blasting machine, here is a primer on what they are and how they are used.

What is dry ice blasting used for?

Broadly speaking, dry ice blasting is a means of pressure-cleaning to remove surface contaminates — for example, grease, mold and paint — using dry ice pellets. These pellets are emitted at rapid speeds and sublimate on impact. The impact creates mini-explosions that unsettle and remove contaminates without damaging the surface.

Dry ice blasting is used on various surfaces, from brick, stone and cement to fiberglass and hardwood. It is a preferred method for cleaning hard-to-reach spaces.

The dry ice blasting process is:

• incredibly effective, leaving a spotless surface.
• non-abrasive and non-flammable.
• clean, leaving no secondary waste.
• able to access otherwise-inaccessible spaces.

What kinds of businesses use dry ice blasting?

Dry ice blasting is especially useful for cleaning projects where water, chemicals and caustic agents can’t be used. It’s also an excellent method for cleaning fragile or tightly spaced surfaces.
We regularly rent dry ice blasting machines for these projects:

• adhesive removal
• asphalt removal
• automotive restoration
• coatings and corrosion removal
• coffee roaster cleaning
• compositive tool cleaning
• core box cleaning
• general equipment cleaning
• historical restoration
• mold remediation
• nonwoven die cleaning
• parts finishing
• surface preparation
• weld line cleaning

It’s essential to take safety precautions when using a dry ice blasting machine. The pros at Irish Carbonic can provide support and guidance.

Is dry ice blasting safe for the environment?

Dry ice blasting is an exceptionally eco-friendly cleaning solution. Here are some of the reasons:

• It utilizes reclaimed carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of using new resources. Carbon dioxide is a byproduct of industrial processes that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Reclaiming it and using it for cleaning means that no new carbon is added to the environment with dry ice blasting.
• Dry ice blasting involves no chemical solvents, only dry ice. This is one of the reasons that the EPA, FDA and USDA approve this method for use in food manufacturing.
• Dry ice sublimates into a gas as soon as it strikes a surface. Unlike with chemical cleaning processes, there is no secondary waste to potentially contaminate the area around the cleaned surface.

Irish Carbonic is your dry ice cleaning partner!

We are proud to sell and rent industry-leading dry ice blasting machines from Cold Jet to customers in Buffalo, Rochester and surrounding towns. This product uses recycled solid CO2 pellets called MicroParticles, as well as advanced system technology, to prove precision cleaning with minimal residue.

If you have a challenging cleaning job that requires dry ice blasting, then Irish Carbonic is here to help. Drop us a line today to discuss renting or purchasing a Cold Jet product.

Irish Carbonic Has You Covered!

Balloons are a fun and easy way to make any event more festive. So why not pump up the party with some balloons? And why not make those balloons soar with helium? Irish Carbonic provides economical helium tank rentals as well as everything else you need to get your party off the ground.

Looking to host a festive event? Fill the room with balloons and watch the smiles it will bring to guests of all ages. It’s easy to do, and Irish Carbonic is here to help.

Whether you’re an individual, family, or business owner, a helium tank rental or helium tank exchange from Irish Carbonic is a cost-effective way to add some fun and color to the decorations for your event.

Helium balloons are versatile decorations. Here are some things you can do when you rent your own helium tank:

• You can make the event even more special. Balloons are a fun and festive addition to any celebration. Use them as decoration for a birthday party, graduation celebration, wedding, anniversary party, baby shower, school dance, reunion, church gathering, corporate event, grand opening, and more.
• You can reinforce a theme. Balloons offer an easy way to support any theme, whether it’s a throwback to a bygone decade, inspired by Hollywood, or honoring a sports team. Or maybe it’s just the guest of honor’s favorite color. There are so many options!
• You can keep it simple. There’s nothing complicated about balloons. And the helium tanks Irish Carbonic rents out are easy to operate and transport. You can choose from a variety of sizes as well, so you can have just what you need. And we also offer the balloon filler piece.
• You can save money. Sure, you could buy prefilled balloons, but filling them yourself is a great way to cut down on costs. And if you have a regular need for balloons, you can invest in your own refillable helium tank. Irish Carbonic can help you with that too.
• You can stay safe. Helium is a non-toxic and nonexplosive gas. It’s inert. So, when it comes to handling helium, there’s very little to worry about. Just follow the simple instructions for your tank, and you’ll be safe. Additionally, all of our tanks have protective caps.

What Size Helium Tank Do You Need?

How big a tank you’ll need will depend on how many balloons you’re planning to fill. Here’s a helpful guide showing which size tank may be best for your needs:

Tank Size	Number of Balloons (11″)
60 cu. ft.	100
135 cu. ft.	240
200 cu. ft.	426
291 cu. ft	570

So if you’re ready to make your next party a lighter than air affair, just add balloons. And let Irish Carbonic supply the helium tanks and everything else you need to get things off the ground.

Contact Irish Carbonic today to learn more about helium tank rentals and the other services we offer!

We Do!

If you run a restaurant or bar, you know how important first impressions are. A happy customer is also likely to be a repeat customer. So attention to detail and quality are critically important to having a successful business. Irish Carbonic’s Beer Division is here to support you in keeping your customers satisfied. When you come to us, you get complete professional support. That includes beer line installation and beer line cleaning.

Beer Line Installation & Cleaning

When it comes to your business’s beer line, you can trust Irish Carbonic’s Beer Division with every stage of the process. Our beer draught experts can design the beer line, provide equipment installation, and handle beer line cleaning and maintenance.

Beer Line Installation

If you’re looking to open or expand your restaurant or bar, you want to get it right the first time. A faulty beer line will cost you money and probably cost you customers. You want your beer line installed and maintained by experienced professionals. Irish Carbonic’s Beer Division has the expertise to get the job done the right way the first time.

Beer line installation, like most things, is getting more complicated thanks to computerized management systems, complicated refrigeration systems, and a variety of other features that offer convenience and help businesses like yours stand out against the competition and potentially increase profits.

Our Beer Division Services

The Beer Division at Irish Carbonic is here to provide your business with everything it needs to get the taps flowing quickly and reliably. Here’s how we can help your restaurant or bar:

• We offer a full range of services: Whether you’re looking to build a brand-new beer line from scratch, add more taps to a beer line system you already have, or upgrade your system to take advantage of the latest options in direct draw or recirculating systems, we’ve got you covered.
• We offer flexible solutions: Our Beer Division doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Our experts will work with you to create a customized beer line installation that does what you need it to do and fits your budget. It doesn’t matter if you rent, own, or purchase your equipment from us. We’ll help get your system operating quickly and correctly.
• We provide expert installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance: We’ve got many years of experience in the business, so our technicians and installation teams have seen and done it all. No job is too big or too small for Irish Carbonic’s Beer Division! From single-tower setups to 30-tower multitap mega-systems and everything in between, we can handle beer line systems of all sizes and types. We’re experts in direct-draw, air-cooled, and glycol systems. We’re also up to date on the latest waste-eliminating control technologies.

Trust Irish Carbonic’s Beer Division

With impeccable attention to detail, Irish Carbonic serves bars, pubs, and restaurants in New York (in and around Buffalo and Rochester) and Ohio (in and around Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton).

Are you ready to have to perfect beer line system? Contact the Beer Division at Irish Carbonic today to learn more or to get started!

Products & Services for Your Home or Business

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is important to a wide range of business ranging from restaurants and breweries to greenhouses and water treatment facilities. If your business uses carbon dioxide as part of its operations, then you need a bulk CO2 supplier that you can trust to support your business at every stage.

If you have a business in New York (in and around Buffalo or Rochester) or Ohio (in and around Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Dayton), then you have access to the most reliable supply of bulk CO2 products in the region.

Irish Carbonic offers all the CO2 products and services your business needs to thrive. We offer bulk CO2 products and a level of personalized service that will support your unique business. Our staff will make sure you always have the carbon dioxide products your business needs. And our services will help you keep everything running like clockwork.

Products & Services

Let’s take a closer look at the bulk carbon dioxide products and services Irish Carbonic offers:

• Industrial CO2: When Irish Carbonic is your source for CO2, you’ll receive convenient deliveries, expert planning, and personalized service. We’ll be there whenever and wherever you need us. We’ll work with you to create an industrial CO2 solution that makes sense for your business and budget. 
• Beverage grade CO2: Irish Carbonic offers the top-quality beverage grade CO2 you need to keep you customers happy with the best carbonated drinks. We’re there for you 24/7/365 to meet the demands of your business and customers.
• CO2 tank refills: If you need a CO2 tank refill for your small business, home brewing kit, or anything else, Irish Carbonic can help! Our 24-hour CO2 tank-refilling process includes hydro testing, leak testing, and five-year recertification. We also offer new CO2 tanks in 5-pound ,10-pound, 15-pound, and 20-pound capacities.

Why Choose Irish Carbonic?

Irish Carbonic offers a reliable supply of bulk CO2 products in our New Yok and Ohio service areas. Our mission is to deliver peace of mind. Our core values include integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, loyalty, and honesty. Nobody beats the reliability, personalization, and expertise we offer.

When you’re an Irish Carbonic customer, you benefit from the following:

• We offer service whenever and wherever you need it.
• We offer fair and honest pricing.
• We provide problem-solving innovations.
• We adhere to best-in-class safety standards.

Irish Carbonic is also proud to have been recognized by New York State as a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). And we’re one of only a few businesses in our field to hold that honor. We’re also a fourth-generation, family-owned business.

Serving Buffalo, Rochester, Ohio & Beyond

Irish Carbonic provides a complete range of CO2-related products and services in New York (in and around Buffalo and Rochester) and Ohio (in and around Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton). You can depend on us for expert planning, a reliable supply, and personalized service.

Contact Irish Carbonic today to learn more about the bulk CO2 products and services we offer or to experience firsthand how well we deliver for our customers.

Dry ice isn’t just for movie sets. There are a lot of fun and useful ways you can use dry ice yourself. It’s a creative way to make your Halloween even more spooky and festive. But it can also help you with some chores around the house and preserve perishables.

Dry ice is fairly inexpensive, and it’s not complicated to use. Irish Carbonic is a dry ice dealer in Central and Western New York that sells dry ice in a variety of sizes. Simply choose the form best suited to your needs.

Here are the different sizes we offer:

• 10” solid cubes (sliced to your specifications and wrapped in poly or craft paper)
• 9/16” diameter nuggets
• 1/8” diameter rice pellets (available wrapped in poly or craft paper)

Dry Ice Safety

Although dry ice is relatively user-friendly, it does need to be handled with care to avoid injury. But so long as you take the necessary safety precautions, you and your family can have lots of fun with it.

Here are a few safety reminders for using dry ice:

• Children: Never leave children unattended near dry ice.
• Ventilation: Always use dry ice in a space that’s well-ventilated. If you’re in a space with dry ice and notice your breathing has become rapid, you have a headache, or your fingernails or lips are turning blue, those are signs you’ve inhaled too much carbon dioxide and need more oxygen. Leave the area immediately.
• Handling: Never touch dry ice with your skin, prolonged exposure can cause an injury similar to a burn. Wear cloth or leather gloves when handling dry ice. Oven mitts and towels can also be used.
• Storage: Use an insulated container to store your dry ice. However, never store dry ice in an airtight container. The container could explode. Also, be sure to store dry ice in a well-ventilated area.
• Disposal: Don’t throw dry ice down a garbage disposal, sewer, or garbage chute. Leave it in a well-ventilated area and it will sublimate (change from solid to gas) until it’s gone.

Dry Ice & Halloween

There are so many fun ways to add dry ice to your Halloween celebration. Here are some ideas:

• Create an eerie graveyard scene.
• Make a smoky witch’s cauldron.
• Upgrade your jack-o’-lanterns.
• Add a dramatic effect to your punch bowl.
• Make some smoking hot chocolate.

Bring the kids to one of our convenient locations in Buffalo or Rochester for a live demonstration. And leave with even more ideas for how to make your house a hit this Halloween!

Practical Uses for Dry Ice

Dry ice is more than a novelty item. There are practical uses for dry ice as well. Are you planning to send some delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas treats to your friends and family this year? Pack perishables with dry ice before shipping so they’ll arrive as fresh as possible.

Here are some more practical uses for dry ice:

• Fix dents in your automobile.
• Flash freeze fish and other food items.
• Make your own carbonated drinks.
• Preserve your food during a power outage.
• Reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
• Remove old floor tiles.

Not sure how much dry ice you need? Don’t worry. The staff at Irish Carbonic can help you calculate exactly how much dry ice you’ll need for your project and give you tips on how to make it last.

Convenient Pick-up or Delivery

If you live in central or western New York, you can arrange to have your dry ice delivered to your home or come and pick it up at our Buffalo or Rochester location. So you can get the dry ice you need just the way you need it and when and where you want it. 

Contact us today to learn more or place your order!

Make Your Fall Celebrations Really Cool

September is here and the official start of autumn is just around the corner. But not to worry, the time for fun isn’t ending. Try incorporating dry ice into your autumn celebrations. It makes a fun and creative addition to any Halloween.

You don’t need to break the bank or have a degree in science to enjoy dry ice. Dry ice is relatively inexpensive and easy to purchase from Irish Carbonic. It’s also pretty user-friendly. However, it does pose a safety risk if handled improperly, so it must be treated with care. But so long as you take the necessary safety precautions, you and your family can have lots of fun with it.

Make Your Halloween Cooler with Dry Ice

There are lots of fun ways to incorporate dry ice into your Halloween celebration. It’s great for adding spooky special effects to your decorations. Here are some ideas:

• Create a foggy graveyard scene.
• Make a witch’s cauldron appear to be smoking.
• Take your jack-o’-lanterns to the next level.
• Add a dramatic effect to your punch bowl.
• Make some smoking hot chocolate.

Click here for some step-by-step instructions that will take you Halloween party to the next level.

Practical Uses for Dry Ice

Dry ice isn’t just a novelty item for a spookier Halloween celebration. It also has some practical uses you can take advangate of all year long. Want to send friends and family members some of your delicious Thanksgiving goodies? You can use dry ice when shipping perishables. Need to keep your food cold for a camping trip? Dry ice can do that too.

Here are some practical uses for dry ice:

• Fix dents in your vehicle.
• Flash freeze fish and other food items.
• Make your own carbonated drinks.
• Preserve your food during a power outage.
• Remove old floor tiles.

For more information on how to use dry ice to do the above and more, click here.

Not sure how much dry ice you need? Don’t worry. The staff at Irish Carbonic can help you calculate exactly how much dry ice you’ll need for your project and give you tips on how to make it last.

Convenient Pick-up or Delivery

If you live in central or western New York, you can arrange to have your dry ice delivered to your home or come and pick it up at our Buffalo or Rochester location.

At Irish Carbonic, we offer a variety of dry ice products and services. We also sell dry ice in diferent sizes:

• 10” solid cubes (sliced to your specifications and wrapped in poly or craft paper)
• 9/16” diameter nuggets
• 1/8” diameter rice pellets (available wrapped in poly or craft paper)

Get the dry ice you need just the way you need it from Irish Carbonic. We’ll deliver your order when and where you want it or make it available for pick-up. 

Contact us today to learn more or place your order!

Cannabis & CO2

In March of 2021, cannabis became legal for adults over the age of 21 in New York state. Entrepreneurs throughout the region have since taken advantage of the opportunity to enter the world of cannabis cultivation and production.

If your business is in or near Buffalo, New York, or Rochester, New York, Irish Carbonic provides bulk carbon dioxide services that can help you succeed in the cannabis industry.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important component of greenhouses, and Irish Carbonic is a supplier who can support you at every phase of your company’s life cycle. Our technicians and staff can provide the CO2 supplies and expertise to keep your venture running like clockwork.

Cannabis Extraction

Being in the cannabis business isn’t limited to growing marijuana for medical or recreational use. The products developed from cannabis extraction account for more than 50% of all cannabis sales.

What is cannabis extraction? It’s the conversion of raw materials in the cannabis plant (e.g., CBD, THC and cannabinoids) into a useable form. It is a multistep process:

1. Primary extraction: The cannabinoids and terpenes are separated from unwanted plant matter.
2. Refining the extracted materials.
3. Purifying the extracted materials.

The products made from cannabis extraction (also called concentrates) include CBD oil tinctures and capsules, lotions, skin care products, gummies, and pet products.

The Benefits of CO2 Extraction

CO2 offers certain advantages over other methods of cannabis extraction:

• You’ll save money. It’s more cost-effective. Because you don’t need to use compressed flammable gases like butane or propane, your facility costs are lower.
• You’ll simplify your process. You also won’t need the additional steps of distillation or purging that you would if you were using butane, propane, or other materials such as ethanol or alcohol mixtures.
• You’ll get a higher yield. The amount of product you’re able to extract tends to be higher using CO2 versus other fuels.
• It’s cleaner. The CO2 bubbles away once the extraction is done and leaves nothing behind. Your product will also be purer and cleaner because you aren’t using solvents.
• It’s better for your plants. CO2 extraction is performed at temperatures more favorable to your cannabis plants versus other methods that use more heat. So thermal degradation to both the plant and the end product will be dramatically minimized.
• It’s greener. Using CO2 is more environmentally friendly than other methods of extraction. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CO2 as safe for industrial extractions.
• It’s sanitary. Using CO2 for extractions kills microbial bacteria, mold, and mildew.

Choose the Irish Way

When you trust your cannabis operation to Irish Carbonic, you get reliability, personalization, and expertise. We are proud to be a fourth-generation, family-owned, certified women’s enterprise providing CO2 products and services for residential and commercial customers in New York in and around Buffalo and Rochester.

Contact Irish Carbonic today to learn more about the CO2 services we can provide for your cannabis business.

Your Business Is Our Business

Irish Carbonic offers all the CO2 products and services you need for your business under one roof. If you’re looking for industrial CO2 products and personalized service that ideally supports your business, nobody beats the team at Irish Carbonic. We can help you get your business off the ground and help keep it running like clockwork.

What We Offer

When you trust your industrial CO2 needs to Irish Carbonic, you get the following:

• Reliability: Our fleet of three 20-ton tractor-trailers are on the road day and night to deliver the CO2 you need. And we will adapt our business to your business and schedule—delivering what you need where and when you need it. Between our two locations, we have more than 360,000 tons of total onsite capacity. So you can count on us to be able to keep pace with your demands—even through the peak months of April through September. With Irish Carbonic on the job, you’ll never have a CO2 run-out.
• Personalization: We are a local and family-owned business that puts our customers first. We’re always looking for ways to provide faster and highly personalized service. That’s something you won’t experience with a mega-supplier. We’re there for you every day of the year. We also offer the convenience of metered delivery tickets for record-keeping accuracy.
• Experts: Our team of professionals are highly trained and knowledgeable. They can work with you to develop an industrial CO2 solution that is ideally suited to your business and budget. We’ll help you do everything from choosing the right pipe diameter to finding settings that ensure proper dew points and flow rates—and everything in between.

Great Service

Irish Carbonic provides bulk CO2 products and services for homes and businesses in New York (in and around Buffalo and Rochester) and Ohio (in and around Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton). We’re the most reliable provider in the region. Click here to find out if you’re in our service area.

Irish Carbonic is proud to be a fourth-generation, family-owned, certified women’s enterprise.

Contact us today to learn more or to experience firsthand how well Irish Carbonic delivers for our customers.

Let Us Supply Your Budding Business

If you’re a cannabis grower in or near Buffalo, NY, or Rochester, NY, then Irish Carbonic has the bulk CO2 products and services you need for your budding business. Carbon dioxide is an important component of greenhouses, and Irish Carbonic is a supplier who can support you at every phase of your company’s life cycle.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a while, the technicians and staff at Irish Carbonic can provide the CO2 supplies and expertise to keep your venture running like clockwork.

When you trust your cannabis operation to Irish Carbonic, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Reliability. We always deliver—wherever and whenever you need it.
• Personalization. We customize our service to fit your business, budget, and schedule.
• Expertise. Let us put our decades of experience to work for you.

Products & Services

• Industrial CO2: Irish Carbonic offers convenient deliveries and expert planning. We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all service. We’ll customize your service and schedule so that it’s exactly what your business needs and fits your budget. Click here to learn more.
• CO2 tank refills: If you need CO2 tank refills we can help with that too! Our 24-hour CO2 tank-refilling process includes hydro testing, leak testing, and five-year recertification. We also sell new CO2 tanks in a variety of capacities. Click here to learn more.

The Irish Way

Irish Carbonic is proud to be a fourth-generation, family-owned, certified women’s enterprise. We provide CO2 products and services for residential and commercial customers in New York in and around Buffalo and Rochester. You can trust us with all your carbon dioxide needs. We’re the most reliable provider in the region.

Contact Irish Carbonic today to become a customer and experience firsthand the personal touch every Irish Carbonic customer receives.

Fun Ideas for the Season

There are some fun and practical ways to use dry ice this summer. And dry ice is relatively inexpensive and easy to purchase. It’s also very user-friendly, provided you handle it properly. Whenever using dry ice, make sure to take all the necessary safety precautions. First and foremost, keep dry ice away from unsupervised children.

Uses for dry ice this summer

Dry ice isn’t just a novelty item for film sets or Halloween displays. It also has a lot of fun and practical uses you can take advantage of this summer. You can use it when shipping perishables to friends and family or keep your food cold for a picnic or camping trip. Dry ice can also do some cool things around your New York home.

Here are some household uses for dry ice:

• Bait and trap insects like bedbugs, mosquitoes, and moths.
• Fix dents in your vehicle.
• Flash freeze fish and other food items.
• Make your own carbonated drinks.
• Preserve your food during a power outage.
• Remove old floor tiles.

For more information on how to use dry ice to do all of the above and more, click here.

Not sure how much dry ice you need? Don’t worry. The pros at Irish Carbonic will help you calculate exactly how much dry ice you’ll need for your project and give you tips on how to make it last for as long as possible.

Convenient pick-up or delivery

If you live in central or western New York, you can arrange to have your dry ice delivered to your home or come and pick it up in Buffalo or Rochester.

At Irish Carbonic, we offer a variety of dry ice products and services. We also sell dry ice in different sizes:

• 10” cube blocks (sliced to your specifications and wrapped in poly or craft paper)
• 9/16” diameter nuggets
• 1/8” diameter rice pellets (available wrapped in poly or craft paper)

Get the dry ice you need just the way you need it from Irish Carbonic. We’ll deliver your order when and where you want it or make it available for pick-up. Contact us today to learn more!