Taking Control over Moisture with Desiccants.
How to Use Desiccants: Moisture causes serious problems for many kinds of products, from pharmaceuticals to leather goods. A desiccant product such as silica gel can help. These handy packets adsorb extra moisture to keep things fresh and prevent damage during shipping and storage. What Is a Desiccant? Desiccants are materials that absorb or adsorb moisture from the air. Also known as drying agents, they are used to keep things dry in shipping or storage and prevent moisture damage. The most used desiccant material for shipping, packaging and product protection is silica gel. Silica gel works by adsorption, meaning water molecules in the air are attracted to the surface of the material. Silica gel beads contain many microscopic pores that increase the surface area for attraction and hold onto the water molecules. What Are Desiccants Used For? A silica gel desiccant is used to reduce the humidity level in a closed environment and protect products from moisture damage. They ca...