USE PROTECTION against moisture, oxygen and other chemicals

We offer a full line of sorbent products

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . 01

About Desiccare . . . . . . . . . . 02

Industrial Products• Pillow Pak and Continuous Strip. . . . . . . . . . 05• Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

• Unit Pak and Bulk Desiccants . . . . . . . . . . . 07• Government Usage . . . . . . . 08

• Cargo Dry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09• Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Humidity Indicating Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Food Safety Products• Oxygen Absorber. . . . . . 15• Food Industry. . . . . . . . . . 16

• ActiveTech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • Meat Industry. . . . . . . . . . . 18

• Ethylene Absorber. . . . . . 19• Produce Industry. . . . . . . . 20

Desiccant Materials• Montmorillonite Clay• Silica Gel• Indicating Silica Gel • Molecular Sieve• Carbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

• Desiccant Nominal Moisture Adsorption Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Moisture Adsorption Rate Desiccant Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Requirement Charts• Pillow Pak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25• Unit Pak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27• O-Buster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

• Custom Packaging & Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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We are ISO 9000:2008 certified, QPL certified and meet FDA and military specifications. Our relentless focus on quality control and performance guarantees a dependable first class product in every delivery. Each product line is repeatedly put through numerous tests to assure quality and extremely accurate performance for our customers. Our custom automated systems are leading the way in production lines worldwide with labor-free delivery of sorbents. We are committed to excellence in engineering, production and customer service by delivering the highest quality products. Extend the shelf life, quality and safety of your products by partnering with Desiccare.

“We live in a wonderful age of technological change. Strategic plans must have the flexibility to respond to today’s ever-changing requirements. With due consideration of the various industries that Desiccare serves, we have positioned Desiccare to be the leader in our industry in innovative product development, quality manufacturing and responsive customer service”.

Note From the President

Ken BlankenhornPresident/CEO

“Over the past several years, Desiccare has been testing and developing new product lines for industrial and consumer use. Due to the various industries that we serve, Desiccare’s chemical engineers are busy searching for more effective ways to protect the integrity of our customer’s products. We consider our research and development department to be the key to Desiccare’s future.

Desiccare’s manufacturing facilities have a commitment to quality, efficiency and on-time delivery due to an effective production scheduling system. We take the greatest precautions to maintain product integrity. Our quality control team are professionally trained to assure our customers that their products will meet the highest standards in the industry.

Our sales and customer service organi-zations have adopted the age-old creed of, “The Customer Comes First.” Our desire is to have Desiccare recognized as the company that is the very best at solving your problems and taking care of you after the sale. Every company wants to be the best and we strive to make it part of our culture. We have pride in our team, pride in our products and pride built into Desiccare”.

In addition to our innovative ideas, Desiccare, Inc. is pledged to quality control, customer service and timely delivery from our locations on the east and west coast.

Desiccare, Inc. is an industry leader in controlled atmospheric packaging with a full line of standard and custom sorbent products servicing a variety of industrial and consumer requirements. Desiccare products are trusted by companies worldwide for protection in applications for pharmaceutical, electronics, food industry, transportation, government and many others.

Desiccare has developed a reputation that is unsurpassed in the industry. We aim to create lasting relationships by working in partnership with our customers and suppliers.

Desiccare has always been among the first to apply new technology to design and en-gineer custom solutions that meet the chal-lenges of the atmospheric packaging business. Our engineering department is equipped with sophisticated chemical laboratories in Mississippi & Mexico,allowing us to develop custom chemical blends offering a greater range of protection than conventional sorbent companies. Our willingness and ability to customize products to meet customer’s specific needs is what sets us apart from our competition.

About Desiccare, Inc.

Companies such as Wal-Mart, Cargill,

Remington, Sealy, Intel, Texas Instruments

and many others depend on our knowledge

and experience to provide them with the

highest protection and service.

Moisture Problem? Use Protection!Mexico East Coast

West Coast

ApplicationsWide variety of applications including but not limited to:

• Apparel • Electronics • Food• Government • Healthcare • Transportation• Consumer Products and many more...

Industrial Products Protection against moisture, mold, rust and other chemicals

• Pillow Paks • Continuous Strip Pillow Paks • Unit Paks • Bulk Desiccants • Cargo Dry Pak/Plus • Humidity Indicating Cards

The Healthcare IndustryThe healthcare industry continues to look for solutions to improve efficiency, reduce cost and maximize current resources in order to remain competitive in an increasingly tough marketplace. At Desiccare, we provide solutions that are designed to meet the challenges and uncertainties in the healthcare packaging industry. Backed by solid engineering skills and quality in manufacturing facilities, our capabilities and expertise are unmatched when it comes to pro-tecting your products against moisture, odor, oxygen and other chemicals.

Quality in our manufacturing is a big part of our company’s success. The quality in our production lines provide efficiency by eliminating problems, waste, reducing cost and ensuring timely delivery of your product. The end result is cost savings that are transferred to our customers.

Our product lines are repeatedly put through numerous tests to assure quality. From raw ma-terials such as silica gel, clay or bags like tyvek or kraft, each product is tested for consistency, durability and reliability.

We produce products that meet the highest standards. Yours!

Desiccare’s Pillow Pak line consist of a wide variety of sizes, configurations and substrates. Pillow Pak can be used to absorb moisture vapor, odor or gas. Custom

blends are available and can be used as a multifunction (two in one) package. Example: 50/50 blend of silica gel

and carbon for moisture and odor.

Pillow Pak

Be Responsible In Your Packaging Protect Your Product!

Continuous Strip Pillow PakDesiccare offers a complete line of Continuous Strip Pillow Pak for use with desiccant pouch feeding system. They are wound on a spool and are available in sizes ranging from 0.25 to 5 grams. This product is available in silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, activated carbon and custom blends. With the use of light sensor equipment, which is standard on desiccant dispensing machines, the desiccant pouches are cut or pulled apart on line. Automating desiccant incursion results in dispensing speeds up to 240 bags per minute increasing production times.

Packaged:• 1 gallon can• 5 gallon pail• 10 gallon container

Sizes:Available in grams of:

1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/2, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14

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Other ApplicationsFashion Industry: clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty products

Healthcare: pharmaceutical, nutraceutical,medical devices

Electronics: electronic components, consumer electronics, medical electronics, computer hardware, solar panels & batteries.

Industrial Products & Application

Government and MilitaryThe government and military understands the importance of keeping moisture away in order to keep their products from deteriorating. Whether it’s transporting weapons systems, vehicles, protective gear or other metal parts, Desiccare meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by the government and military. We are committed to offering cost-effective solutions with an array of protection for your packaging needs.

Desiccare has state of the art laboratory equipped with the latest technology for analyzing all factors of desiccant products including absorption capacity, speed, durability, conforming to specifications (MIL-D-3436, MIL-I8835, JDEC-033), as well as, many other factors involved in the required packaging.

Unit PakDesiccare’s Unit Pak line offers drying applications for all size packaging. The Unit Pak meets or exceeds Mil Spec 3464 type I & II.

A “unit” refers to a military specification for packaging. The term “unit” is a quantity of desiccant, which will adsorb a

set percentage of its weight at certain levels of humidity. For convenience, one unit is approximately equal to one ounce.

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Packaged:• 1 gallon can• 5 gallon pail• 10 gallon container

Sizes:Available in grams of:

1/6, 1/4, 1/3 1/2,1, 2, 4, 8, 16

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Government:• Weapon systems• Automotive • Protective gear• Metal parts• Machine parts

Electronics: • Electronic components• Consumer electronics• Industrial electronics• Medical electronics• Computer hardware• Solar panels & batteries

Other ApplicationsBulk DesiccantsDesiccare sells a full line of bulk desiccant materials including clay, silica gel, indicating silica gel, molecular sieve and activated carbon. These raw materials are available in an assortment of grades and mesh sizes.

Other non-standard desiccant materials are also available upon request.

Industrial Products & Application

Cargo Dry is a specially formulated desiccant designed to lower the dewpoint inside shipping and storage containers. By lowering the dewpoint, Cargo Dry can easily protect shipping containers from moisture damage while goods are in transit.

The Transportation Industry

When product integrity and safety is on the line, don’t let

moisture problems in shipping containers ruin your brand

Desiccare has the solution! With our line of Cargo Dry, your products will be safe while in transit.

Container rain damage caused by condensation and elevated humidity can

contribute to potential problems that will affect a company’s profit margin.

Cargo Dry

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Cargo DryPak container rain chart This graph illustrates Cargo DryPak reducing the dewpoint and relative humidity inside a standard shipping container at (95% RH@95°F) . By reducing the dewpoint, Cargo DryPak prevents condensation from forming for over 50 days.

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The convenient hook makes it easy to install saving time and labor.

Leave moisture problems behind with Cargo Dry! Benefits:

• Ship goods without the threat of “Container Rain”

• Inhibits the formation of mold, mildew rust & corrosion

• Absorb up to 158% of its weight in moisture

• Provides 50 days or more of moisture protection

• Prevents weak cartons and loose labels caused by moisture

• Environmentally safe and can be disposed of as normal waste

• Easy to install with convenient hook

Applications:

Transportation• Ocean, truck, rail and air shipping containers

• Spill control

• Ideal for boats, RV’s and can be used as a long term storage application

• Protection of industrial products such as auto parts, machinery, metal products, paper and cardboard boxes

• Protection of textiles, leather goods, shoes, furniture, food products, grains, feeds, pet food, canned goods and bottled products

Cargo DryPlus The unit consists of a three bag strip containing 1,000 grams secured to a convenient hook that is easier to hang in any container.

• Use 6 units (1 case) in one 20’ GP container

• Use 12 units (2 cases) in one 40’ GP container

Cargo DryPakThe unit contains 1,500 grams in a sewn bag with strings for easy placement throughout the shipping and storage container.

• Use 10 units (1 case) in one 20’ GP container

• Use 20 units (2 cases) in one 40’ GP container

Cargo DryPak is also available in 500 gram bags for easy application in packages, cartons and crates inside a container.

Packaging Material:Tyvek - highest resistance to water penetration, air penetration & vapor transmission.

Leave moisture problems behind with Cargo Dry!

Recommended quantity for shipping containers:

Benefits:

• Indicate humidity conditions in various types of barrier packaging

• Often used in conjunction with a desiccant

• Allow instant visual verification of product integrity

• Approved for MIL – I – 8835 applications

• Low cost

• Spots turn from blue to pink to indicate humidity levels

The Electronics Industry

Moisture is the worst thing that can affect electronics by damaging the way they function or lead to some irreversible glitches in electronic components. Moisture also leads to other prob-lems such as rust and accumulation of dust, which can affect the performance of any electronic items.

While the problem is serious, the solution is rather simple — placing a desiccant with your electronics and it will protect your products against moisture. There are some crucial electronic items, such as, semiconductors, circuit board and several other photo-electronic components that are vulnerable to moisture. Keeping electronic items away from humidity and moisture can help increase their life span. Use Desiccare’s Humidity Indicating Cards to accurately quan-tify relative humidity levels and help protect your products against moisture problems.

Protect Your Products Quality and Brand!

Desiccare, Inc. manufactures a full line of humidity indicating cards (H.I.C.) which allow a low cost method of indicating humidity conditions for various types of barrier packaging, including MIL Spec (MIL-I-8835) applications. The 30%, 40%, 50% cards complies with JEDEC Standard 033. The 5%, 10%, 60 % card

complies with JEDEC standard 033B.

Desiccare’s Humidity Indicating Cards are the most accurate cardsavailable in the market today. They are often used in conjunction with a desiccant and a moisture barrier bag when shipping electronic com-ponents.

Humidity Indicating Cards

Inexpensive Way To Quantify Relative Humidity Levels, Accurately

Available cards:1. 8%

2. 5%, 10%, 15%

3. 5%, 10%, 60%

4. 10%, 20%, 30%

5. 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%

6. 20%, 30%, 40%

7. 30%, 40%, 50%

8. 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%

Custom cards with custom printing

are available upon request.

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Other Applications. • Electronic Components • Automotive Electronics • Computer Hardware • Consumer Electronics • Electronic Displays • Industrial Electronics • Medical Electronics • Military and Aerospace Electronics

Industrial Products & Application

Food Safety Products• Oxygen Absorber • ActiveTech™ Systems • Ethylene Absorber

Benefits:

• Inhibit the formation of bacteria growth, mold and mildew

• Extend product shelf life

• Retains flavor of ingredients and freshness in foods

• Delays browning of fruits and vegetables

• Increase the value of product

• FDA Approved

• Environmentally safe and easy to use

APPLICATION GROUPSBaked Goods

Staple Foods

Dried Plants

Dried Meats

Ingredients

Animal Feeds

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical

Others

EXAMPLESBread, cookies, cakes, pastries

Grain, pastas, seeds, nuts

Dried fruits, vegetables, sea weeds

Dried meats & processed food

Spices, seasoning, coffee & tea

Pet food, bird seeds, fish bait

Drugs, vitamins

Art preservation, metal products

Oxygen Absorber

Sizes:Volume of Container (cc=ml)

20cc, 30cc, 50cc, 100cc,200cc, 300cc, 400cc, 500cc750cc, 1000cc

Is your food safe in the package?

The Food IndustryThe food industry continues to increase the demand for innovative packaging, particularly when it relates to shelf life issues. Preserving the freshness and nutrition of foods is a challenge we continue to face in this economy. Desiccare’s O-Buster® is designed to remove oxygen in-side any sealed packaging, therefore, extending the life of the product, safely and cost-effec-tively while preserving nutrition, food quality, sensitive ingredients and taste.

When time and bacteria are your two enemies, count on Desiccare to provide you with the ultimate protection for your packaged food. With Desiccare’s O-Buster® oxygen absorber, your food will be safe in the package while in transit and on the shelf.

Use protection againstbacteria, mold, moisture, color change and toxins.

Desiccare’s Oxygen Absorber is designed to remove oxygen inside any sealed packaging. Desiccare’s Oxygen Absorber is used to prevent oxidation, food spoilage and will help increase the shelf life of food, quality and safety of products. The unique blend of absorbents will pick up from 15cc to 1000cc of oxygen, preventing the harmful effects of mold, mildew, bacteria, color

change, taste change and toxins. Within the properly packaged envi-ronment, oxygen absorbers wil l eliminate the need for additives, gas flushing and vacuum packing.

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Step 3: Allow meat to bloom

Step 4: Apply date label, place merchandise in meat case for display.

Step 1: Tear open outer film

Step 2: Remove product, discard outer bag and pouch.

The Meat IndustryIncreased concerns over food safety and loses in perishables have spurred requirements for more sophisticated packaging to extend the shelf life and safety of packaged goods. Retailers and grocery chains wanted a way to accomplish this in a safe and cost effective manner. In addition, they wanted to provide maximum inventory and distribution control that allows their meat department to optimize their production.

The ActiveTech™ offers specific benefits to all levels of the distribution chain. From packing plant to meat case, every step of the process has been carefully designed and thoroughly tested to ensure that products are safely and cost effectively prepared.

The ActiveTech™ system provides the most precise inventory control in the industry, which means that out of stock situations are virtually eliminated. The longer storage life of the ActiveTech™ products means you can maintain sufficient back room inventory without worrying about spoilage. And because ActiveTech™ products come individually wrapped, you never have to open more packages than you need. No more markdowns and shrink.

Make ActiveTech™ Case Ready Packaging System your advantage today!

Case Ready Packaging SystemIntroducing ActiveTech™ Case Ready Packaging: A proven technology for the meat packing industry offering longer shelf life and providing maximum inventory and distribution control

allowing the meat department to optimise their production.

ActiveTech™ Case Ready Packaging System is designed to stabilize product ap-pearance, color, minimize moisture loss and control microbiological growth. It uti-lizes familiar packaging such as Pactiv foam trays and meat department over-wrap and maintains an attractive appearance by preserving the meat bright red.

Here’s how it works: the meat is first packed traditionally, foam tray and plastic wrap. Then each package is placed in a special bag where the oxygen is replaced with a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. This inhibits microbial growth and extends the meats distribution life for up to 30 days for whole muscle, 21 days for ground. The ActiveTech™ process is now in place at many of the nations largest meat packers.

ActiveTech™

Maximize inventory & distribution control

Product Features:

• Packaging foam trays • Individual packaging• CO2 modified• Easy open packages• High output equipment

Advantages:

• Familiar package • Longer shelf life• Precise inventory control• Suppresses microbial growth• No cutting, no training• Maximize production

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Partner with Desiccare and we will provide you with an integrated solution.

• Fresh bloomed appearance• Improved inventory control• Reduced overstock and shrink• Longer case life and freshness• Easy to stock meat cases• Lower production cost

Increase Your Department’s Performance And Profitability With ActiveTech™

Food Safety Products

The Produce IndustryFood waste is an overwhelming problem in America. Forty percent of the food grown in the US is not consumed and is costing a lot of money and resources. U.S. grocers discard $10 to $15 billion in unsold produce every year. We must focus on prevention in order to contribute to the solution to this crisis.

At Desiccare, we are committed to provide solutions that can extend the life of your produce safely and cost-effectively. By using Desiccare’s Ethylene Eliminator Pak, ethylene gas is removed and slows down the ripening process of fruits and vegetables, reducing food loss and spoilage. The Ethylene Eliminator Pak is recommended for post-harvest pro-duce that is not going to be consumed right away.

We challenge you to join the fight against food waste and convert unsold produce into profit.

Food rescue does not involve super heroes in capes, it starts with you! Join the fight!

Benefits:

• Eliminates decay, mold, discoloration, wilting, softening, scald, loss of crunch and many other negative effects caused by ethylene gas

• Use during post-harvest handling to slow down the ripening process of fruits, vegetables and flowers

• Use during domestic and international shipments traveling via ocean, truck, rail and air

• Use Ethylene Eliminator Paks during cold storage to preserve freshness

• Non-toxic, chemically inert, can be disposed of as normal waste

• Sachets are wrapped in Tyvek

• Available in custom sized, artwork and packaging formats

• Non-dusting - Non-tearing

Ethylene® Eliminator Pak

Extend the life of your produce by using Desiccare’s Ethylene Absorber.

Reduce Food Waste & Increase Profit

Packaged:3000/ box1500/ box 300/ pail

Sizes:5 - gram9 - gram28 - gram

Ethylene Eliminator Pak eliminates decay, mold, discoloration, wilting, softening, scald, loss of crunch and many other negative effects caused by ethylene gas. By using Desiccare’s Ethylene Eliminator Pak, ethylene gas is removed and slows down the ripening process of fruits and vegetables, thus, reducing food loss and spoilage.

What is ethylene? Ethylene is a naturally occurring hormone produced by fruits and vegetables. It is

essential in controlling many aspects of normal growth and development and is also

the agent responsible for ripening fruits and vegetables. Increase in ethylene gas

levels in the air threaten the life cycle of post-harvest fruits and vegetables.

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Amount of Produce:

10 Pounds or Less

30 Pounds or less

50 Pounds or less

Low Ethylene Producers (vegetables, flowers)

One 5 gram sachet

One 5 gram sachet

One 5 gram sachet

Medium Ethylene Producers (citrus, peaches, mangos)

One 5 gram sachet

One 9 gram sachet

One 28 gram sachet

High Ethylene Producers (melons, apples, pears)

One 9 gram sachet

One 28 gram sachet

One 28 gram sachet

For best results when using Ethylene Eliminator Pak follow the chart below:

Food Safety Products

Silica Gel is a form of silica manufactured from sodium silicate and sul-furic acid. Like clay, silica gel is non-hazardous and is capable of adsorbing 40% of its weight in water vapor at 100% humidity. Silica gel has a porous molecular struc-ture that closely resembles a sponge and has the highest capacity of any commercial

desiccant for moisture absorption.

CARBON Although carbon does not absorb moisture, it is commonly packaged for use as an odor remover. Carbon can be blended with desiccants to provide protection against odor and moisture in the same package.

Indicating Silica Gel with similar adsorbing capacities as regular silica gel,it changes color to alert the user that the desiccant is reaching its adsorption capacity.

Desiccare sells a full line of bulk desiccant materials including clay, silica gel, indicating silica gel, molecular sieve and activated carbon. These raw materials are available in an assortment of grades and sizes. Othernon-standard desiccant materials are also available upon request.

Desiccants are a dehydrating agent which attracts moisture from the atmosphere. It absorbs and holds particles of water to itself.

Desiccant Materials

Montmorillonite Clay is a natural occurring ad-sorbent that will successfully regenerate for repeated use at very low temperatures without substantial deterioration or swelling. Clay is inexpensive and highly effective within normal temperature and relative humidity ranges.

MOISTURE

Molecular Sieve is a manufactured crystalline version of zeolite containing a net-work of uniform pores and empty cavities. Molecular Sieve is derived from sodium potassium or calcium alumina silicate. It is the most aggressive and expensive of the primary desiccants.

MOISTURE & ODORS

ODORS

Calcium Sulfate (CaSO4) is better known commercially as Drierite®, an inexpensive alternative available in suitable packaging forms. Calcium sulfate is created by the controlled dehydration of gypsum, acting as a general purpose desiccant, geared mainly toward laboratory use. The low cost of calcium sulfate must be weighed against its equally low adsorptive capacity, adsorbs only up to 10% of its weight in water vapor.

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Calcium Oxide is also known as Quick LimeIn comparison to other materials, it will adsorb a much greater amount of water at low relative humidity. It is effective in retaining moisture at high temperatures and it is relatively inexpensive as compared to many other desiccants.

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Special Note: Desiccants have a finite capacity and begin adsorbing moisture when

left open to ambient conditions. Minimize desiccant exposure to ambient conditions.

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Adsorptive capacity at low H2O concentrations

Rate of adsorption

Capacity for water at 250 C, 40% RH

Separation by molecular sizes

Adsorptive capacity at elevated temperatures

Desiccant one particle layer in petri dishmore layers deep, less moisture adsorbed

Property of H2O Absorbents

Pillow Pak Clay

Pillow Pak

Pillow PaksSilica Gel

Pillow Pak Molecular Sieve

Pillow Pak50% Activated Carbon 50% Silica Gel

Pillow Pak Activated Carbon

How are desiccants best utilized?To be most effective desiccants should be used within a closed/sealed moisture barrier or a rigid sealed container. This allows the desiccant to absorb the trapped moisture vapor inside of the package. Products should be packaged in a manner that does not allow additional water vapor in the enclosed environment. Often a humidity indicator card is placed inside the package to show humidity levels and indicate when the desiccant needs to be replaced.

Determining Types and Quantities of Required Desiccant1. Identify the type of container or bag the product is packaged in2. Calculate the volume or area of the container3. Determine the amount of desiccant required using the “Desiccant Requirement Chart” (see chart on the opposite page)

4. Select the type of desiccant to fit the application based on one of the following: • Amount of moisture to be absorbed • Permeability of packaged material • Temperature and humidity • Rate of absorption required • Requires container shelf life • Shipping and storage conditions • Cost

Often customers will use more desiccant than is required as a safety measure. Desiccants provide low cost insurance.

Comparison Chart

Desiccant Requirement Charts

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Unit PakHandling & Storage

Unit Pak - Clay (Tyvek®)

Unit Pak: Silica Gel Beaded/Clay ( Tyvek®)

*A unit of desiccant refers to its drying capacity, not its volume. A unit (approx. one ounce) is the amount of desiccant which will absorb at least three grams of water vapor at 20% rela-tive humidity and at least six grams of water vapor at 40% relative humidity at 77°F (25°C).

Unit Pak - Silica Gel (Tyvek®)

Unit Pak - Clay (Kraft)

Unit Pak - Clay (Sewn Bags)

Unit Pak - Molecular Sieve (Tyvek®)

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Oxygen Absorber Requirement Chart

Oxygen Absorber Roll Form

Standard Packaging

Desiccants should be stored inside of an air tight container.

The container we use to ship desiccants satisfies this requirement.

Due to the moisture absorbent properties of desiccants, certain precautions should be taken:

1. Remove lid slowly to vent air

2. Do not open container for a period longer than is absolutely necessary for withdrawal

3. Reseal lid immediately after any withdrawalscc=mlTightly packed = less than 10% void air space in container. Loosely packed = 25% or more void air space in container.

FT Oxygen Absorber Typical Data

*Indicates special order size

Oxygen Absorber Requirement Charts

Oxygen constitutes 20% of the void airspace within a contained environment. All recommendations are based on average use during normal temperature and humidity conditions. If you have any questions regarding the proper use of our products, please consult Desiccare’s customer service department.

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We Offer:1. Up to four color process

2. Custom package size

3. Specialized mixes of desiccant and other moisture, odor and oxygen

absorbing materials to meet your specific needs

4. Custom container formats such as:

a. Clamshells

b. Boxes

c. Pails

d. Bags

e. Desiccant containers

5. Boxes, drums, bags and more

6. Turnkey manufacturing

7. Contract packaging

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Desiccare Inc. is proud to offer our customers packaging solutions that fit their style. We proudly offer desiccants in customized package designs. We work with our customers to design a pro duc t and packaging that meets their sp ecif ic needs!

Custom Packaging & Printing

Sewn Bags• Stronger than heat sealed materials• Tie strings enable bags to be hung for convenience• Available in 8, 16, 32 and 80 unit sizes

TYVEK• Extremely strong and hard to tear• FDA approved for direct food contact• Meets MIL Spec MIL-D 3464 type I & II• Available for all size packages up to 16 units• Non-dusting

• Superior print quality

Polyester• Durable alternative to Tyvek• Open weave allows air to penetrate at a faster rate• Available for all size packages up to 16 units

KRAFT• Meets MIL Spec MIL-D 3464 type I & II• Inexpensive• Available in unit paks up to 4 units

SubstratesDesiccare packages desiccants in a variety

of substrates for different applications.

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