Silica Gel

Silica Gel Packets

Prevent damage to delicate items with non-indicating silica gel bags

Silica gel packets absorb atmospheric moisture to prevent product deterioration caused by condensation, corrosion, fungus, rusting etc. Used extensively in healthcare, electronic, optical, pharmaceutical, engineering and military applications.

What is Silica Gel?

Silica Gel is a desiccant, i.e. a drying agent that absorbs and holds water vapour. Silica, or silicon dioxide (SiO2), is the same material found in quartz and resembles coarse white sand. The standard version is known as non-indicating silica gel because it remains physically unchanged as it absorbs moisture. Sachets remain dry and free flowing even when saturated.

Silica gel was patented in 1919 for use in gas mask canisters during World War I. During World War II, it was commonly used as a dehydrating agent to protect military and pharmaceutical supplies.

• Adsorbs up to one third of its own weight in water vapour
• Silicagel is non-toxic, non-flammable, stable and harmless in ordinary use
• Dry Silica Gel has an almost indefinite shelf life in airtight conditions
• Sachets conform to BS 2540 and FDA CFR21 for healthcare and food use
• Ideal desiccants for virtually all static drying applications
• Standard sachet made from durable DuPont Tyvek material
• Suitable for long distance transportation by land, sea and air
• Recommended 5grams per cubic foot, 170grams per cubic metre
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