Unisorb Mineral Desiccant / Moisture Absorber |
1kg Tyvek Pack |
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Purchase 2 lots of 1kg packs Mineral Desiccant at the same time, & we will throw in a 3rd 1kg pack of Mineral Desiccant for FREE (3 packs total). Or purchase 4 & get 2 FREE!
Description Mineral based desiccant in 1kg packs.
Moisture is present in the air not only when it is wet & rainy, but also when it is hot & humid. Mould & mildew thrive in moist environments, not to mention the damaging effects of rust & rot when moisture is present. Moisture can also play havoc with electronic equipment such as cameras, video cameras, & other electronics. To prevent moisture damage to your valuable items when in storage, or everyday use, a good quality desiccant / moisture absorber is essential. Advantages of Unisorb Mineral Desiccant Silica Gel is a very good desiccant. However it has one serious drawback! Silica Gel desiccant can only absorb a maximum of 40% of its weight in moisture under ideal conditions, before it reaches maximum holding capacity & stops protecting your goods against the damaging effects of moisture. Unisorb has developed a new, mineral, clay based desiccant that has most of the properties of Silica Gel, with one significant advantage. Unisorb Clay based desiccant can hold up to 100% of its weight in moisture, a 200% increase on the moisture holding capacity of Silica Gel based desiccant. A single 1kg pack of Unisorb Clay based desiccant has the same moisture holding capacity as a 2kg pack of Silica Gel! This means your valuable items can be protected from moisture, mould, mildew & rust for 2 times longer than a regular 1kg pack of Silica Gel desiccant. Unisorb Desiccant in Tyvek Sachets are ideal to protect clothing, shoes, handbags, leather goods, cosmetics, electronic appliances, documents, photographs, tools & other valuables from the damaging effects of moisture, mould, mildew & rust. Suggested Use
Sachets work best if they are in a sealed container or sealed plastic bag with the item or items to be protected. How to Reuse/Regenerate The Sachets To ensure your goods remain protected from moisture, as with our Silica Gel sachets, Unisorb mineral/clay based desiccant should be regenerated before it reaches maximum moisture holding capacity for reuse. To regenerate the sachet, place on a tray in the oven at a temperature setting of approx 80-100deg Celsius, for several hours.Do not heat above 115 deg C. or you might damage the pack containing the desiccant. The sachets may also be left out to dry in the hot sun. Place outside in a single layer on a tray in full sun. Note that this method works best only if the humidity (moisture in the air) is very low (below 50%). What is Unisorb Mineral Desiccant? Montmorillonite clay is a naturally occurring adsorbent created by the controlled drying of magnesium aluminum silicate of the sub-bentonite type. This clay will successfully regenerate for repeated use at very low temperatures without substantial deterioration or swelling. Clay is a highly effective desiccant within normal temperature (<50 ceg C) and relative humidity ranges. Its appearance is that of small grey pellets. What is Tyvek? Unisorb mineral desiccant is packaged in convenient Tyvek sachets. Tyvek is a type of plastic material developed by Dupont. It will allow moisture vapour to pass through it, but wont allow liquid water to escape. The Tyvek material actually feels & looks similar to paper, however is tearproof & many times stronger than paper, The Tyvek will melt if it gets too hot (about around 135 deg celsius). Some cheaper brand of desiccants use a woven type of polyester material that allows moisture to leak if the desiccant reaches maximum moisture holding capacity, damaging the goods they are meant to protect. |