| Markets | Germany |
| Organization | Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung |
| Topic | Contaminants, residues and contact materials |
Poisoning by CO released from dry ice occurs in both the commercial and private sectors. Severe or fatal poisonings are rare. A corresponding danger is often caused by the mishandling of the dry ice due to missing safety or application information, there is a risk of suffocation for private consumers when handling dry ice.
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