General Knowledge

How to choose the right moisture protection?

Finding the right solution for reliable protection against moisture damage requires understanding the causes. As a guide we have compiled a selection of questions that addresses aspects which are relevant when it comes to choosing humidity protection for your shipments.

Parameters for the selection of absorbents:

  • The absorption capacity either in total or in relation to the absorber mass.
  • How well do absorbents handle mechanical impact?
  • How well do absorbents bind the moisture? Chance of hydration?
  • How easy or difficult is it to apply the absorbent?
  • How easy or difficult is it to take care of the absorber after use? What are the environmental and recycling aspects?
  • How much space does the absorber require inside the packaging and in the container? How secure is the absorber from being displaced during transportation?
  • At what temperatures should the absorber work?
  • For how long shall the absorber work? How sure is that the absorber will work during that time?
  • Will absorbent come in contact with the load?  Risks of some absorbers for certain materials.

How effective are different desiccants?

Different desiccants are based on different substances with different capabilities to absorb moisture.

When choosing your desiccants it is important to know that different substances have different characteristics.

One important factor is the ability to absorb moisture in relation to its own weight which is shown in the graph

Other factors are absorption rate at different levels of relative humidity and the risk for re-evaporation.

ABSORTECH Desiccants are ECO "Environmently Friendly" and are free from Dimethyl Fumarate or any other biocides.