CONSTRUCTION CASE

TS Korea — Dry Ice Container CO₂ Asphyxiation Prevention with Real-Time FIX800 and FIX-DS Safety Management

Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do · 2026.05.06

Applied Markets

Safety Production

Installed Gases

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)

End customer

CO₂ Management in Dry Ice Cold Storage

Project Details

Dry Ice Container CO₂ Asphyxiation Prevention — Real-Time Safety Management with FIX800 and FIX-DS

This case from TS Korea explains why real-time CO₂ measurement is necessary for dry ice freezer containers. Dry ice is widely used in storage and logistics operations, but as it sublimates, it releases carbon dioxide (CO₂). In confined spaces with limited ventilation — such as freezer containers — CO₂ concentration can rise rapidly, exposing workers to asphyxiation risk including dizziness, respiratory distress, and loss of consciousness.

Installation Specifications

ItemDetails
DetectorFIX800 fixed CO₂ monitor
Display boardFIX-DS LED gas concentration display board
Installation environmentDry ice freezer container
LocationChangwon, Gyeongsangnam-do

Why Real-Time Monitoring Is Necessary, Beyond Portable Spot-Checks

  • Dry ice sublimation rate and resulting CO₂ accumulation can change rapidly depending on quantity, ambient temperature, and ventilation status
  • Traditional portable gas detector spot-checks before entry provide only a single point-in-time reading, missing conditions that develop during the work period
  • FIX800 fixed installation combined with FIX-DS display board provides continuous real-time CO₂ monitoring, with immediate visual alarm if concentrations rise during occupancy
  • This continuous approach is particularly important in freezer containers where ventilation is inherently limited by the cold storage function itself

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does dry ice generate CO₂ asphyxiation risk?

Dry ice is solid CO₂. As it sublimates from solid directly to gas, it releases significant volumes of carbon dioxide. In confined, poorly ventilated spaces like freezer containers, this released CO₂ can accumulate rapidly, displacing oxygen and creating asphyxiation hazards.

Why is real-time monitoring preferred over periodic portable detector checks for this application?

Portable detector checks provide only a snapshot at the time of measurement. Since dry ice sublimation and resulting CO₂ levels can change continuously based on quantity and ambient conditions, real-time fixed monitoring with FIX800 and FIX-DS provides continuous protection throughout the entire time workers may be present.

Why are freezer containers particularly susceptible to CO₂ accumulation risk?

Freezer containers are designed with minimal ventilation to maintain cold temperatures, which is exactly the condition that allows CO₂ from dry ice sublimation to accumulate to dangerous concentrations rapidly.

How can FIX800/FIX-DS systems be installed for similar dry ice storage applications?

TS Korea provides installation services for dry ice storage and logistics facility CO₂ monitoring systems, including site assessment for optimal detector and display board placement.

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