Desiccant – Silica Gel
Silica Gel
Silica gel is a granular, vitreous, porous form of silicon dioxide made synthetically from sodium silicate. it is used as a desiccant to control local humidity to avoid spoilage or degradation of some goods.The main application of Silica Gel is to attract and hold water, alcohol, hydrocarbons and other chemicals by the phenomena known as physical adsorption and capillary condensation. It generally uses for various products such as auto parts, electrical, appliances, electronics, food packing, furniture and footwear. Silica Gel available in different packet size (1g – 1000g).
Silica Gel – Absorbing moisture
Silica gel vs Sundry II
| Description | Silica Gel | Sundry II |
| Price | Cheap | Expensive |
| Quantity usage | More quantity | Less quantity |
| Absorb Moisture level | Low | High |
| Re-use | Can | Can not |
| Usage | include food packing | except food packaging. |
Moisture Absorbtion rate between Silica gel & Sundry II
Make sure we choose the right desiccant for packing our product. 
