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- Dry ice is a commonly used coolant in chemistry research, but it can be dangerous if not handled properly.
- A graduate student lost consciousness while retrieving a large amount of dry ice (180 lbs) from a deep container, highlighting the risks involved.
- The report discusses the incident's details and emphasizes the importance of safer handling practices for dry ice to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Article Abstract
Dry ice is widely used in the chemistry research settings as an excellent coolant. Herein, we report a case study of a graduate student researcher who lost consciousness while retrieving 180 lbs of dry ice from a deep dry ice container. We share the details of the incident and the lessons learned from it to promote safer handling of dry ice in these situations.
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