Silica gel is a mixture of water and silica (a mineral commonly found in sand, quartz, granite, and other minerals) that forms tiny particles when mixed. Silica gel is a desiccant whose surface retains water vapor rather than completely absorbing it. Each silicone bead has thousands of tiny holes that retain moisture, making the silicone pack perfect for placing in boxes with products to control humidity.
What is silica gel used for?
Silicone is used to control humidity, making it an excellent addition to product boxes shipped to customers. Some examples of silicone packs that should be included in the box prior to shipping are as follows:
●Electronic products
●clothes
●Leather
●Vitamins
●Cat litter
●paper
●Food and baked goods
●People also use silicone bags to dry flowers or keep tools from rusting!
The natural adsorption properties of silica gel retain water molecules on its surface. Silica is covered with millions of tiny pores that retain about 40% of its weight in water, reducing humidity in airtight containers.
How does silicone work?
Is silicone toxic?
Silicone is not safe to eat. If you put silicone in your mouth, spit out the beads immediately. If swallowed, it is best to go to the emergency room just in case. Not all silicones are the same, some have a toxic coating called "cobalt chloride". This chemical can cause abdominal pain and vomiting.
Silicone bags are a choking hazard for small children, so store unused bags in a safe place.
When considering how many silicone packs to put in a container, a good estimate is to use 1.2 units of silicone packs per 1 cubic foot of volume in the box space. There are other factors to consider, such as the materials being shipped, how long the product needs to be protected, and the climate of where the product will be shipped.
Is silicone safe for food storage?
Yes, food grade silicone bags are safe to store food. Silicone removes excess moisture, making it ideal for use in spice drawers as well as packaging for seaweed, dried fruit or jerky. It's also perfect for potato, garlic and onion drawers to slow down sprouting.
Silicone packaging is very useful for shipping products such as food, tools, clothes and many other materials. The next time you're concerned about maintaining the integrity of your product from the warehouse to your customer's front door, consider using high-quality shipping materials and adding a silicone pack to the box!
How much silicone to use
Post time: Jun-28-2023
