Moisture is the enemy of quality, causing mold, mildew, rust and corrosion. Absorb King desiccants are the most sustainable and effective desiccants on the market, protecting goods from moisture damage and extending shelf life. Our desiccants provide the best protection for a wide range of products, especially those that are sensitive to moisture, such as textiles, furniture, wood, paper, electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and metal components.
Container desiccants are specifically designed to reduce moisture in containers and protect goods during storage or transportation. They keep them dry by removing moisture from the surrounding environment.
For example, Absorb King will be placed inside a container. It then removes moisture using an innovative carbon-neutral calcium chloride compound
Common RFQs
Are container desiccants compliant with the US FDA regarding contact with food?
FDA, the US Food and Drug Administration, regulates food additives, among other things. According to FDA regulations, food additives are components of food contact articles and are expected to migrate into food. Food additives are subject to premarket approval requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and are subject to FDA regulations.
Our container desiccants are not food additives and are therefore not subject to FDA food additive regulations and do not require FDA approval. Note: Our desiccants for use in food are FDA certified,
Are Absorbking desiccants DMF-free?
Dimethylformamide (DMF), more precisely N,N-dimethylformamide (CAS 68-12-2), is a formic acid amide used as a polar organic solvent. The main customer of this chemical is artificial leather manufacturers, but it is also used in the production of polyacrylonitrile fibers, special varnishes and paints, and plastic coatings (polyurethanes). DMF (like dimethylacetamide (DMAc) and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)) is classified by the European Union as toxic to reproduction (category 1b, H360D: may cause damage to the unborn child) and may irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
DMF is therefore a CMR substance (carcinogen/mutagen/reproductive toxicant) and was included in the SVHC candidate list (substances of very high concern) on December 19, 2012 and proposed for inclusion in REACH Annex XIV (authorization list) in the 5th ECHA recommendation in February 2014.
Our desiccants do not contain DMF and other substances on the SVHC list.
Are Absortech desiccants hazardous or toxic?
Desiccants are made of calcium chloride. According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, calcium chloride is not classified as a hazardous substance for the environment, but is classified as H319 (may cause severe eye irritation). The classification of health hazards affects how our products should be handled. You can find more information on how to dispose of used desiccants here.
All our products meet regulatory requirements for hazard communication. Warning labels are printed or affixed to our products and packaging to alert users to possible risks when using the product and inform precautionary statements.
What is the shelf life of a desiccant product?
Our shelf life is 2 years (unopened) and we recommend that the desiccant be stored in the original packaging we provide at a temperature range of 5 °C to 25 °C (41 °F to 77 °F).
Can I reuse an container desiccant?
In which temperature range do Absortech desiccants work?
Our container and box desiccants work at temperatures between -20 °C and 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F).
