Indicating Bulk Desiccants
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Bag
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Pail
Know when it's time to reactivate these desiccants—they turn from blue to pink after absorbing 6% of their weight.
The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% relative humidity.
Reactivation | ||||||||
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For Area, cu. in. | Removal Capacity | Wt., lbs. | Container Type | Method | Temperature, °F | Time, hrs. | Each | |
Silica Gel | ||||||||
23,025 | Up to 23% of desiccant weight | 1 | Bag | Oven | 255° | 12 | 0000000 | 000000 |
115,175 | Up to 23% of desiccant weight | 5 | Pail | Oven | 255° | 12 | 0000000 | 00000 |
230,350 | Up to 23% of desiccant weight | 10 | Pail | Oven | 255° | 12 | 0000000 | 000000 |
691,025 | Up to 33% of desiccant weight | 30 | Pail | Oven | 255° | 12 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1,266,875 | Up to 33% of desiccant weight | 55 | Bag | Oven | 255° | 12 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Desiccant Canisters
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Stored in a durable canister, these desiccants can be reactivated after use.
The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% relative humidity.