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Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. While it doesn't cause anything, when dry ice sublimates (melts, except without becoming a liquid), gaseous carbon dioxide is released. So if this happens in an enclosed space, there will be a buildup of carbon dioxide.

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