CARBONIC GAS (CO₂) 

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High-Quality Carbonic Gas for Beverage, Food, Industrial & Specialty Uses


Reading Soda Works supplies reliable, beverage-grade carbon dioxide (CO₂) for a wide range of applications. Whether you’re carbonating beverages, running a draft system, producing dry ice, welding, or supporting industrial operations, our CO₂ cylinders deliver clean, consistent performance.


We offer:

  • Nitrogen
  • Beer Gas - 75% CO₂ -  25% Nitrogen
  • Beer Gas - 60% CO₂ -  40% Nitrogen
  • CO₂

What Is Carbonic Gas?


Carbonic Gas — also known as carbon dioxide (CO₂) — is a versatile product used in:

  • Beverage carbonation (beer, soda, seltzer, cider, kombucha, sparkling water)
  • Draft beer and soda dispensing systems
  • Food processing & preservation
  • Dry ice production
  • Welding & metal fabrication
  • Medical & laboratory applications
  • Greenhouse enrichment
  • Cleaning & sanitation systems
  • Packaging, purging, & inerting


CO₂ plays a critical role in keeping beverages fresh, controlling oxygen exposure, cooling products, and powering industrial processes.

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CO₂ Cylinders & Services We Offer


Available Cylinder Sizes

  • 5 lb
  • 10 lb
  • 20 lb
  • 50 lb
  • Commercial cylinders & tanks (select sizes)


CO₂ Services

  • CO₂ tank refills
  • Cylinder exchanges
  • Support for kegerators & draft systems
  • Advice for homebrewers & small beverage producers
  • Food-grade gas options


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Why Choose Reading Soda Works for CO₂?



  • Local, reliable supply
  • Beverage-grade quality
  • Family-owned, community-focused business
  • Fast refills and friendly service
  • Support for both home & commercial customers
  • One-stop shop for soda, carbonation, dry ice, and brewing supplies


Whether you’re a bar, restaurant, brewer, fabricator, or home hobbyist, we provide clean, dependable CO₂ right when you need it.

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CARBONIC GAS (CO₂) USES

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Beverage Uses

Perfect for Carbonation & Dispensing


Our beverage-grade CO₂ is ideal for:

  • Craft soda and small-batch carbonation
  • Breweries and homebrewers
  • Cider & wine carbonation
  • Soda fountains & drink dispensers
  • Bars, restaurants, cafés, breweries & taprooms
  • Kegerators and home draft systems


Benefits:

  • Clean, food-safe gas
  • Consistent carbonation
  • Proper pressure for smooth dispensing
  • No off-flavors, impurities, or chemical aftertaste


Food & Processing Uses


CO₂ is widely used in food production for:

  • Food preservation (oxygen removal, shelf-life extension)
  • Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
  • Flash freezing
  • Chilling during processing
  • Transport cooling


It helps maintain freshness, prevent spoilage, and support safe, temperature-controlled food handling.

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Dry Ice Production


CO₂ is the essential ingredient used to produce dry ice, which is used for:

  • Food shipping & cold-chain logistics
  • Blast cleaning
  • Special effects & fog machines
  • Laboratory cooling


Reading Soda Works also supplies dry ice, making CO₂ a natural companion product for many customers.

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CARBONIC GAS (CO₂) FROM READING SODA WORKS

Need CO₂ for your beverage, food, or industrial operation?


Visit Reading Soda Works in Reading, PA or contact us for cylinder refills, exchanges, and supply options. We're here to help keep your systems running and your products flowing.

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