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    Desiccants

    Remove moisture from sealed containers during shipping and storage. The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% relative humidity.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Bags.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Bag Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate Desiccants
    1,3006%1"2 1/4"0.11Paper25000000000000
    1,3006%1"2 1/4"0.11Paper7500000000000000
    2,6006%1"2 1/4"0.21Paper7500000000000000
    2,6006%1"2 3/4"0.21Paper25000000000000
    12,2756%4"3 3/4"1Paper25000000000000
    12,2756%4"3 3/4"1Paper200000000000000
    24,5256%4 3/4"3 3/4"2Paper20000000000000
    24,5256%4 3/4"3 3/4"2Paper4000000000000000
    49,0756%6 1/4"3 3/4"4Paper10000000000000
    49,0756%6 1/4"3 3/4"4Paper2000000000000000
    98,1506%6 1/4"5 3/4"8Paper5000000000000
    98,1506%6 1/4"5 3/4"8Paper1000000000000000
     
    Clay Desiccants
    218%1"5/8"0.01Tyvek400000000000000
    218%1"5/8"0.01Tyvek2,500000000000000
    918%1 1/2"7/8"0.04Tyvek250000000000000
    918%1 1/2"7/8"0.04Tyvek1,500000000000000
    3018%2 1/4"7/8"0.11Tyvek125000000000000
    3018%2 1/4"7/8"0.11Tyvek1,000000000000000
    23518%3 1/8"7/8"0.21Tyvek50000000000000
    23518%3 1/8"7/8"0.21Tyvek500000000000000
    71518%2 7/8"2 1/8"0.58Tyvek75000000000000
    71518%2 7/8"2 1/8"0.58Tyvek5500000000000000
    1,42518%4 1/2"3"1.16Tyvek50000000000000
    1,42518%4 1/2"3"1.16Tyvek3000000000000000
    2,85018%4 1/2"5"2.33Tyvek25000000000000
    2,85018%4 1/2"5"2.33Tyvek1500000000000000
    5,70018%6 1/4"5"4.66Tyvek1000000000000000
    5,70018%7"6"4Polyester Plastic12000000000000
    11,42518%8 1/4"4 1/2"9.31Tyvek7000000000000
    11,42518%8 1/4"4 1/2"9.31Tyvek500000000000000
    22,85018%11"4 1/2"18.62Tyvek3000000000000
    22,85018%11"4 1/2"18.62Tyvek250000000000000
     
    Silica Gel Desiccants
    632%1 3/8"3/4"0.04Tyvek1000000000000
    632%1 3/8"3/4"0.04Tyvek1,000000000000000
    2432%1 3/4"1"0.11Tyvek1000000000000
    2432%1 3/4"1"0.11Tyvek400000000000000
    23532%2 3/4"1"0.21Tyvek1000000000000
    23532%2 3/4"1"0.21Tyvek250000000000000
    1,42532%6"1 1/2"1Tyvek500000000000
    1,42532%6"1 1/2"1Tyvek3000000000000000
    2,85032%6"5"2Tyvek5000000000000
    2,85032%6"5"2Tyvek1500000000000000
    5,70032%7 1/8"5"4Tyvek2000000000000
    5,70032%7 1/8"5"4Tyvek1000000000000000
    11,42532%8 1/2"5"8Tyvek2000000000000
    11,42532%8 1/2"5"8Tyvek500000000000000
    22,85032%9 1/4"7 1/2"16Tyvek1000000000000
    22,85032%9 1/4"7 1/2"16Tyvek300000000000000
     

    High-Humidity Desiccants

    When relative humidity is at least 90%, use these desiccants. They are often used to protect cargo sent in large containers from moisture.
    The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 90% relative humidity.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Bag. Front orientation. Desiccants. High-Humidity Desiccants, Bags, 4.4 oz..
    Image of Product. Bag With Hanging Strap and Locking Carabiner. Front orientation. Desiccants. High-Humidity Desiccants, Bags, 52.9 oz..

    Bag

    Bag With Hanging Strap

    and Locking Carabiner

    10 1/4" Long—Thirty-two 10 1/4" long desiccant bags are recommended for a 20-ft. shipping container.
    22" Long—22" long desiccant bags are best for large sea containers, rail cars, and river barges. They have a hanging strap and a locking carabiner, so you can secure them off the floor to save valuable floor space. Three bags are recommended for a 20-ft. shipping container.
    For Area,
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    Features
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    Starch/Calcium Chloride Desiccants
    69,120280%10 1/4"5 3/4"4.4Tyvek—4000000000000
    69,120280%10 1/4"5 3/4"4.4Tyvek—64000000000000
    69,120150%22"18"52.9TyvekHanging Strap, Locking Carabiner6000000000000
     
    Adhesive-Back Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. High-Humidity Desiccants, Adhesive-Back Bags.
    Bags come in strips of six bags that you can cut apart. 32 bags are recommended for a 20-ft. shipping container.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
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    oz.
    Bag
    Material
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    Pkg.
    Calcium Chloride, Starch Desiccants
    69,120280%10 1/4"5 3/4"4.4Tyvek6000000000000
    69,120280%10 1/4"5 3/4"4.4Tyvek36000000000000
     

    Absorption-Indicating Desiccants

    Know when it's time to reactivate these desiccants. Use to remove moisture from sealed containers during shipping and storage.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Absorption-Indicating Desiccants, Bags.
    Bags turn from blue to pink after absorbing 8% of their weight.
    These desiccants are best when relative humidity is at least 40%. The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% humidity.
    The bags have a monitoring window to check for desiccant color change.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
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    oz.
    Bag
    Material
    Features
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    Qty.
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    Silica Gel Desiccants
    630%1 3/8"7/8"0.04TyvekMonitoring Window10000000000000
    630%1 3/8"7/8"0.04TyvekMonitoring Window1,0000000000000000
    1830%1 3/4"1"0.11TyvekMonitoring Window1000000000000
    1830%1 3/4"1"0.11TyvekMonitoring Window400000000000000
    3630%2 5/8"1"0.21TyvekMonitoring Window10000000000000
    3630%2 5/8"1"0.21TyvekMonitoring Window300000000000000
    8530%3 1/8"1 1/2"0.5TyvekMonitoring Window10000000000000
    8530%3 1/8"1 1/2"0.5TyvekMonitoring Window115000000000000
     

    Low-Humidity Desiccants

    Use when relative humidity is below 40% or temperatures exceed 77° F. These desiccants remove moisture from sealed containers during shipping and storage.
    The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% relative humidity.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Low-Humidity Desiccants, Bags.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
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    oz.
    Bag
    Material
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Aluminosilicate Desiccants
    15620%1 3/4"1"0.11Tyvek10000000000000
    15620%1 3/4"1"0.11Tyvek4000000000000000
    35620%2 1/8"1 1/2"0.25Tyvek1000000000000
    35620%2 1/8"1 1/2"0.25Tyvek200000000000000
    1,42520%3 1/2"5"1Tyvek5000000000000
    1,42520%3 1/2"5"1Tyvek3000000000000000
    2,85020%5"5"2Tyvek5000000000000
    2,85020%5"5"2Tyvek1500000000000000
    5,70020%7"5"4Tyvek2000000000000
    5,70020%7"5"4Tyvek1000000000000000
     

    Desiccants for Food and Beverage

    FDA compliant for direct contact with food, these Tyvek bags absorb vapors, odors, and gases to keep products fresh.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Desiccants for Food and Beverage, Bags.
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    Silica Gel Desiccants
    638%1 1/2"7/8"0.03TyvekFDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.230, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.480, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.390, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 182.901,0000000000000000
    4538%2 7/8"1"0.17TyvekFDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.230, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.480, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.390, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 182.90300000000000000
    —38%3 1/2"1 3/8"0.35TyvekFDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.230, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.480, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.390, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 182.90150000000000000
     
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