Key Features
- High Absorption Capacity:
Silica gel can absorb up to 33% of its weight in moisture, effectively reducing humidity and preventing condensation.
- Non-Toxic and Safe:
It is safe to use with food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and other sensitive products, as it is non-toxic and chemically inert.
- Color-Indicating Options:
Available in color-indicating forms (such as blue or orange), which change color when saturated with moisture, providing a visual indication of when the desiccant needs to be replaced or regenerated.
- Versatile Form:
Silica gel is available in various forms, including beads, granules, and packets, to suit different applications.
Applications
1. Food Packaging:
Silica gel helps keep food products dry, preventing mold growth, clumping, and spoilage, thereby extending shelf life.
2. Electronics:
Protects electronic components and devices from moisture-induced corrosion and damage, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
3. Pharmaceuticals:
Maintains the stability and efficacy of moisture-sensitive medications and medical supplies.
4. Industrial:
Used in a variety of industrial applications to control humidity and prevent corrosion and damage to machinery and equipment.
5. Leather Goods:
Helps prevent mold and mildew growth in leather products, such as shoes, bags, and jackets, by absorbing excess moisture.
6. Archives and Collections:
Protects valuable documents, artworks, and collectibles from moisture damage, preserving their condition over time.
7. Shipping and Storage:
Ensures that goods remain dry and free from moisture damage during transit and storage.
Technical Data Sheet
Material Name | DMF FREE SILICA GEL DESICCANT | ||||||||||||||
Material Description | Silica gel desiccant dryer is a highly active adsorption material. It is usually made by reacting sodium silicate with sulfuric acid, aging, and acid bubbling. Silicate belongs to the amorphous substances. It is insoluble in water and any solvents. It is non-poisonous, tasteless, and chemically stable. It won’t react with any material except alkali and hydrofluoric acid. | ||||||||||||||
CAS-Nr. | 112926-00-8 | ||||||||||||||
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Physical Characteristics |
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Applications | Static adsorption (removal of moisture and control of humidity in packaging and other enclosed spaces without induced air flow).
Dynamic adsorption (removal of water from a continuously flowing gas or liquid stream). |
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Handling | Silica gel desiccant must always be kept in airtight containers to avoid pre-adsorption with water vapour. Face masks should be used at continual exposure to extensive dusting. |