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Welcome to Dry Ice Cape

Dry Ice Cape is Cape Town’s trusted supplier of dry ice and cold storage solutions, offering reliable supply for camping, cold transport, catering, and special effects.

What is dry ice?

Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO₂) and is much colder than normal ice. Instead of melting, it turns straight into gas, which makes it a clean and effective cooling solution. It is commonly used for food transport, medical and temperature-sensitive deliveries, camping, emergency refrigeration, and fog or smoke effects for events.

Dry Ice Pellets

Our Products

Dry Ice Products

dry ice pellets
3mm Ø Dry Ice Pellets

Small dry ice pellets ideal for specialised applications where a finer pellet size is required, including precision cooling, technical use, and cleaning processes.

Ice Pellets
16mm Ø Dry Ice Pellets

Larger dry ice pellets designed for easy handling and effective cooling. Ideal for insulated containers, cooler boxes, food transport, and temperature-sensitive deliveries.

 Square Dry
2kg Square Dry Ice Block

​Our 2kg square dry ice blocks are designed for longer-lasting cooling in insulated containers, making them ideal for camping, transport, and extended cold storage.

Accessories & Rentals

Dry Ice Slices
Dry Ice Cocktail Sticks

Our reusable plastic dry ice cocktail sticks hold a single 16mm dry ice pellet to create a dramatic smoke effect in cocktails and drinks. They are a simple and effective way to add a unique wow-factor presentation for parties, bars, events, and hospitality.

 ice gel pack
750g Gel Ice Pack

Our 750g gel ice packs provide reliable, reusable cooling for transport, storage, and everyday use. Designed to freeze quickly and maintain cold temperatures for longer, they are ideal for keeping food, beverages, and temperature-sensitive items chilled during travel or delivery.

Low Fog Machine
Dry Ice Smoker Rental

Our dry ice smoker rental units create a dramatic low-lying fog effect for weddings, events, stage productions, and filming. They are ideal for creating a clean, professional smoke effect that stays close to the ground.

Polystyrene Boxes

Our insulated polystyrene boxes are designed to help slow dry ice sublimation and maintain lower temperatures for longer. Each box is named according to the amount of dry ice it can hold when full, making it easy to choose the right size for your cooling and transport needs.

Product
Inside (mm)
Outside (mm)
Wall (mm)
Volume
Dry ice capacity
100kg Polystyrene Box
1140×440×320
1200×500×380
30
160L
±100kg (16mm pellets)
80kg Polystyrene Box
962×432×320
1030×500×380
34
133L
±80kg (16mm pellets)
40kg Polystyrene Box
784 × 334 × 244
840 × 390 × 300
28
64L
±40kg (16mm pellets)
30kg Polystyrene Box
654×284×224
700×350×280
23
42L
±30kg (16mm pellets)
20kg Polystyrene Box
440×300×270
480×340×310
20
34L
±20kg (16mm pellets)
20kg DryIceTainer
415 x 285 x 225
415 x 285 x 225
52.5
25L
±20kg (16mm pellets)
10kg Polystyrene Box
440×300×135
480×340×175
20
17L
±10kg (16mm pellets)
5kg Polystyrene Box
230×150×180
260×180×210
15
6L
±5kg (16mm pellets)

Buddy Cool cooler boxes

Buddy Cool is a premium rotomoulded, polyethylene cooler box range designed for camping, overlanding, fishing, and outdoor use. Built for durability and long-lasting cold retention, these cooler boxes can also be used with dry ice for extended low-temperature holding when handled correctly.

Size
Outside (mm)
Inside (mm)
Wall (mm)
Weight
15L
420×325×265
355×255×200
25
2.9kg
25L
430×350×350
340×270×280
25
3.6kg
35L
470×350×440
385×270×365
25
5.0kg
45L
680×355×390
590×275×290
25
5.8kg
55L
740×380×410
660×280×350
30
7.7kg
70L
815×400×425
695×290×370
35
9.5kg
85L
900×425×450
790×335×345
35
9.8kg
100L
810×565×480
675×450×345
50
11.6kg
150L
890×630×540
750×500×410
65
18kg
200L
1380×510×550
1245×380×420
65
25kg

Uses & Applications

camping
Camping / Overlanding

Keep food and drinks colder for longer on camping and overlanding trips by using dry ice in a well-insulated cooler box.

freezer truck
Cold transport

Ideal for transporting frozen goods and temperature-sensitive products when packed correctly in insulated containers.

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Catering and events

Helps keep food, drinks, and service areas cold, while also supporting selected presentation and event effects.

Smoke machine
Special effects fog

Create dramatic low-lying fog effects with the right setup, commonly using warm water. Always ensure safe handling and good ventilation.

cool
Emergency cooling

A practical short-term cooling solution during power outages when used in insulated containers or cooler boxes.

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FAQs

FAQs

Safe handling

rubber gloves

Wear insulated gloves (frostbite risk)

ventilation

Use ventilation (CO₂ gas can build up in closed spaces)

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Do not store in airtight containers (pressure builds).

Dry ice is extremely cold (-78.5°C) and must be handled with care. Avoid direct skin contact, keep away from children, and always transport and store it in a well-ventilated area. Use an insulated container for best performance, never place dry ice in a sealed container, and do not consume it.

Get in Touch

Have a question about dry ice, cooler boxes, or delivery options? Fill out the form below and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Address

DRY ICE CAPE — Craft Ice

Unit 16 Marine Industrial Park 2 Industry Street Paarden Eiland Cape Town 7405​Factory Shop Open:

Monday - (07:00 - 15:00)

Tuesday - Friday (07:00 - 16:00)

Saturday (07:00 - 12:00)

Sunday (07:00 - 08:00)

Public Holidays (07:00 - 08:00)

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