Desiccants & Humidity Indicator Cards
Clay Desiccants
How do desiccant bags work?
For a desiccant bag to function optimally it must be placed in an airtight system which does not allow air to circulate into the product. An airtight system is usually created using aluminum foil/barrier foil, within which the product is stored or transported. Desiccant bags are used to absorb moisture in order to achieve a moisture level optimal for the product during storage or transit. A standard performance definition is the desiccant unit. One unit of desiccant is defined as having an adsorption capacity of 6 grams of water at 77° F (25°C) and 40% RH.
Moisture is often harmful and can lead to rusting, corrosion, and damage to your product. A desiccant bag absorbs the moisture and binds it within the desiccant bag itself. Desiccant bags are made in such a way that moisture can enter but not escape. Desiccant bags are available in many sizes, so you will always find one to suit your purposes. Available for small and medium-sized consignments, containers and very large consignments.
Container Dri II
Whether shipping by sea, rail or truck, moisture and condensation can damage products while en route to their destinations. Texas Technologies offers a full line of solutions to help shippers control moisture in transit. To keep products dry, the patented Container Dri® II container desiccant controls dew point, preventing condensation and container rain inside shipping containers, trailers or rail cars.
Container Dri II cargo desiccants absorb moisture within a container during shipping to help prevent condensation from forming on the walls of the container that may cause “container rain.” Safe for contact with food products. Made with calcium chloride, and is Dimethyl Fumarate Free (DMF) – Non-Toxic.
Benefits
- Safe for contact with food products
- Fumarate Free (DMF) – Non-Toxic
- Safe & easy to handle
- Easy disposal with normal industrial waste
- Cost-effective
- More absorption with less desiccant
- Meets New FCC Guideline Recommendation for Shipment of Cocoa Beans in Containers
- Variety of applications: canned goods, automotive parts, powders, glass, wood, machinery, furniture, agricultural products such as coffee beans, cocoa beans and
- Variety of configurations
Preventing Container Rain
A unique feature of Container Dri II desiccants also referred to as moisture absorbing bags, or dry bags, is dew point control. Dew point is the temperature at which condensation starts to form on surfaces, such as container walls and ceilings. By aggressively removing moisture from ambient air, Container Dri II products lower the dew point to prevent “container rain” from damaging goods in transit.
This system is highly effective in preventing the conditions that may cause mildew, warpage, corrosion, caking and other damage to agricultural products, bulk foods, powders, wood products, glass, furniture, automobile parts, leather goods, beans such as cocoa bean, and coffee bean, machinery, and metal components. Container Dri II cargo desiccants can help manufacturers, shippers, distributors and other stakeholders protect brand equity, maintain their reputation for quality and safeguard revenues.
Protecting Food Shipments
Container Dri II has already enjoyed success protecting cocoa bean shipments from moisture damage by providing the highest moisture absorption of any calcium chloride–based product, easily addressing the 65 percent or higher loading of calcium chloride recommended in the Federation of Cocoa Commerce Ltd. (FCC) guidelines for shipment of cocoa beans in containers.
Container Dri II is available in several configurations to best accommodate different modes and methods of shipping. The number may vary depending on shipping conditions and the nature of the products being protected. Clariant works with customers to determine the optimal number of bags needed to protect goods for the duration of their journey.
Cargo Desiccant Available Configurations.
- Container Dri II Individual Bags – either with or without adhesive backing.
- Weight: 125 g
- Dimensions: 5.25” x 10.5”
- Usage Recommendation (20ft Count/40ft Count): 32-36 / 67-72
- Container Dri II Strip – adhesive strips for installation onto the walls of shipping containers.
- Weight: 750 g
- Dimensions: 5.25” x 63”
- Usage Recommendation (20ft Count/40ft Count): 5-6 / 10-12
- Container Dri II Pole – designed for easy hanging inside shipping containers.
- Weight: 750 g
- Dimensions: 5.25” x 39.75
- Usage Recommendation (20ft Count/40ft Count): 5-6 / 10-12
- Container Dri II Pack – configured in a hard shell to be hung and suspended high in a container
- Weight: 750 g
- Dimensions: 430mm x 235mm
- Usage Recommendation (20ft Count/40ft Count): 5-6 / 10-12
- Container Dri II Pack – configured in a hard shell to be hung and suspended high in a container
- Weight: 1500 g
- Dimensions: 430mm x 475mm
- Usage Recommendation (20ft Count/40ft Count): 3-4 / 5-6
- Container Dri II Plus – complete with a hook and strap system that can be hung and suspended inside containers, river barges and rail cars.
- Weight: 1500 g
- Dimensions: 20.5” x 22”
- Usage Recommendation (20ft Count/40ft Count): 3-4 / 5-6
- Additional configurations available
Desi-Pak Tyvek Bags Clay Desiccants
Desi Pak®clay desiccant bags contain a highly activated, chemically inert and non-corrosive desiccant which absorbs moisture vapor through the capillary action of adsorbent particles without changing the physical shape of the particles or the bag; Desi Pak®unit bags exceed the requirements of Mil-D-3464E in actual performance and will exceed the moisture vapor adsorption of silica gel at government specifications levels. Desi Pak®montmorillonite clay is a naturally occurring mineral as opposed to the chemically synthesized adsorbent. Therefore it is more economical than silica gel or molecular sieves.
Carbon Packs
Carbon: Odor and Gas Adsorbent Carbon Packs are designed to control objectionable odors and gases within packaged products. Made of activated carbon, Carbon has a highly porous structure and surface area that attracts and bonds with gases and volatile organic molecules. Carbon is capable of adsorbing 50 percent of its weight of carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane) at 25°C. It is recognized as the safest and most efficient way to treat airborne chemicals, gaseous pollutants, fumes and odors. Carbon is activated by a process that opens millions of tiny pores and fissures to boost the material’s adsorbent properties.
What is Activated Carbon?
Activated carbon is an excellent sorbent usually derived from charcoal, thus, it is also called activated charcoal or activated coal. Sometimes the word “active” is substituted for activated.
Activated carbon is a form of carbon processed to have small low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for the adsorption of odors so that just one gram of activated carbon has a surface area in excess of 500 m2. Further chemical treatment can enhance the adsorption properties.
The amount of adsorption is controlled by the material being adsorbed.
Reasons to use Activated Carbon:
- It is widely used by the military and heavy industry for chemical and odor control
- It is economical, as carbon canisters can be refilled
- It is reliable and easy to maintain
- It is safe and non-toxic
- It can be used in any type of environment
- It doesn’t create pollutants
Industry Uses
Activated carbon has many industrial uses and there are desiccant bag solutions for all of them. It is used to maintain the freshness of products by adsorbing unwanted smells from packaging boxes, bottles and other containers.
Activated carbon has been widely used for many years to adsorb odors and toxic gases and has been used for a long time in military gas masks. Mil Spec bags are classified as Type I, for general use, Type II, which is non-dusting and Type III for durability.
Desiccant bags comply with JEDEC standards for dry packaging of electronics and semiconductors. They also comply with FDA standards for direct contact with food and drugs.
Typical applications include:
- Electronic components
- Semiconductors
- Machine parts
- Military instruments, armaments
- Pharmaceuticals
- Diagnostic kits
- Motors
- Circuit boards
- Relays and communication devices
- Oceanographic devices
- Document and paper storage
- Museum storage
- Flour, sugar and grains
- Batteries
- Medical equipment
- Inside safes
- Optical devices
Activated Carbon Packets use activated carbon to control objectionable odors and gasses through the process of adsorption. Great for use in nutraceutical packaging or pharmaceutical packaging.
MINIMUM PURCHASE QUANTITIES AND LEAD TIMES MAY APPLY,
Aroma Packs
Performance Dry® Scented desiccants incorporates pleasant scents into packaging to increase the marketability and user experience of products with unpleasant odors.
Performance Dry® Scented is available in vanilla, lemon, and orange fragrances and has a number of beneficial applications. Products such as fish oils, herbal supplements and many others emit unpleasant odors while others, such as aspirin, are odorless. Placing Performance Dry® Scented desiccants into packaging along with these products improve the end user experience and makes consuming unpleasant or odorless products enjoyable.
Performance Dry® Scented satisfies your need for “active” packaging. These desiccants are ONLY for scented interaction with the end user and are not meant to reduce packaging moisture content.
Oxygen Absorbers
Oxygen Absorbers are guaranteed to absorb at least 180% of their rating, giving you a buffer of safety. Each package contains an oxygen indicator to guarantee freshness , We also prvide a PDF guide on our website containing a chart to help you know how many absorbers you should be using for your project. You are always welcome to send us your questions as well!
Or contact us for larger quantities and price break.
Molecular Sieve
Tri-Sorb, Tyvek Packets, # 01AB12A15 – 1/2 Gram Packet Size: 22 mm x 26 mm Packaging: 20,000 packets per drum. PLEASE NOTE: Please contact us for pricing on quantities over 10 Drums. Pricing is per Drum.
Dri-It Moisture Absorbers
Protect your valuables from mildew, mold, rust, corrosion, odors, and other harmful effects of moisture with Dri-It®. Dri-It® is the new generation of moisture protection. Dri-It allows water vapor to easily enter the pouch where it is transformed into a thick gel. The gel is then contained within the pouch, avoiding messy spills and leakage. Contains 2 Dri-It® pouches per zip-top reclosable. Pricing is per bag of two pouches.
