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Desiccant

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Desiccants protect all types of articles from deterioration, rust, corrosion, mold, mildew and other damage caused by moisture or high humidity. Simply place desiccants together with the article to be protected in a tightly closed or sealed moisture resistant container. Desiccants will rapidly and actively desiccate the surrounding air and keep it that way to protect against moisture damage.

Typical applications include:

  • Laboratory equipment and chemicals
  • Cameras, lenses, photos and film
  • Scientific instruments
  • Medical and dental instruments
  • Tools
  • Museum and historical artifacts
  • Fabrics
  • Paper

drican desiccant

DriCan®

The "forever" desiccant for a variety of applications.

DriCan® is a small, perforated canister containing an indicating silica gel. The case is lightweight yet strong, designed to withstand years of use. The desiccant content has a reversible action. Once it has adsorbed all the moisture it can hold, indicated by a color change from blue to pink, it can be regenerated easily by microwave or conventional oven. After regeneration, DriCan® will be capable of readsorbing its full capacity. This cycle can be repeated over and over again, making DriCan® the "forever" desiccant.

DriCan® Reusable Desiccating Canisters have several distinct advantages:

  • Reusable over and over
  • Regenerated easily by microwave or conventional oven
  • High moisture capacity
  • Easy to use

Safe for all Products.
DriCan® has no harmful effect on material with which it comes in contact. The content is chemically inert, non-corrosive, non-toxic, and odorless. DriCan® can be used to dry the air in all types of moisture-resistant containers and packages including glass jars, air-tight cans, plastic pouches, tool boxes, wall safes, display cases and many more.
Dimensions: 55 x 102 x 13.5mm (2.16" x 4.0" x .53") MSDS
PELCO® Technical Notes - Facts and Information about Indicating Desiccant

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
19950
DriCan® Reusable Desiccant Canister
each
$7.30
Qty:


capsule dehydrator

 

DRICAP® Capsule Dehydrators

excellent for SEM specimen containers

DRICAP® Capsules have more desiccant in less space and more drying power. Further advantages are: sift-proof, non-linting, controlled adsorption rate, can be mechanically handled, color capacity indicator, saves weight and space. It is rugged and super activated. In addition to reducing humidity, Capsules can also protect against potency losses, fermentation, odor formation, color changes, corrosion, mildew, caking and condensation. The moisture-permeable cartridge shell is fabricated from clear cellulose acetate; the desiccant is activated SiO2. MSDS
PELCO® Technical Notes - Facts and Information about Indicating Desiccant

Type 11 Desiccant Weight, 0.97g; (8 x 22mm)
Type 14 Desiccant Weight, 1.85g; (8 x 40mm)

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
19953
DRICAP® Capsule Dehydrators, Type 11
pkg/100
$17.90
Qty:
19956
DRICAP® Capsule Dehydrators, Type 14
pkg/100
35.14
Qty:


DRI-BOX

DRI-BOX® Reusable sorbent box

The DRI-BOX® is a small perforated plastic box containing indicating silica gel. The box is sealed on the side to prevent silica gel from spilling. The DRI-BOX® is convenient for use is smaller type desiccators, packages and for transportation. The desiccant has a reversible action. Once it has adsorbed all the moisture it can hold, indicated by a color change from blue to pink, it can be generated easily by microwave (15-20 seconds) or conventional oven (3 hours @240 F). Once it is regenerated it turns back to blue.
DRI-BOX® size is 55x55x25mm, total weight is 67g, dessicant weight is 46g.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
19952
DRI-BOX Reusable Desiccant Canister
each
$6.94
Qty:


bulk desiccant

Bulk Desiccant

3,000,000 square feet of moisture-adsorbing surface area in 1 pound

This efficient drying is carried out by a hard, clear, porous, beaded, amorphous form of silica gel. The desiccant has a myriad of microscopic pores which explains its great moisture-attracting capacity. Translucent beads look and feel dry even when saturated. Dust-free and attrition-proof. May be regenerated by heating with no loss of efficiency. MSDS
PELCO® Technical Notes - Facts and Information about Indicating Desiccant

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
19960
Bulk Desiccant
2 lbs (0.9kg)
$22.00
Qty:
19961
Bulk Desiccant
5 lbs (2.27kg)
43.00
Qty:


desiccant cartridge

Cartridge Desiccant

Eliminate the messy, time-consuming job of changing loose desiccant. Convenient, easy-to-handle Desiccant in a Cartridge fits into the bottom section of standard glass or plastic desiccators. The cartridge consists of a durable polyester-felt bag with a perforated Mylar® cover sealed in place. It is filled with indicating silica gel beads which change color from blue when dry to pink when moist. Saturated gel can be regenerated in a 300°F (150°C) vented oven for 3 hours or more (depending on size) until blue color returns. May be reactivated repeatedly without degradation. Individually sealed in a moisture-proof pouch.

weight
Prod # desiccator
diameter
cartridge
diameter
lbs. kg
2240-3 160mm 114mm 1/2 0.23
2244-3 200mm 197mm 1-1/2 0.68
2246-3 250mm 238mm 3 1.36

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2240-3
Cartridge Desiccant, 114mm dia.
each
$24.60
Qty:
2244-3
Cartridge Desiccant, 197mm dia.
each
53.90
Qty:
2246-3
Cartridge Desiccant, 238mm dia.
each
90.30
Qty:


barrier foil ziplock bag

Barrier Foil Ziplock Bag

Shown above with our Specimen Storage Box and DRICAP® Capsule Dehydrators, this barrier bag is ideal for storage of materials sensitive to moisture and/or oxygen. The inside dimension measures 6 x 5.5" with a zip lock and a tear notch above the zipper. The material is a metal foil-covered 4mil polyethylene with a MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate) that is 1,000 times better than a typical poly bag. It is heat sealable and ziplock resealable.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
139-310
Barrier Foil Ziplock Bag, 6 x 5.5" ID
100
$37.90
Qty:


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