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Silica gel
Silica Gel is a high-performance desiccant manufactured from synthetic sodium silicate and available in both indicating and non-indicating forms. With the ability to absorb up to 40% of its own weight in moisture, it provides excellent protection against humidity, corrosion, and moisture damage during storage and transportation. Its highly porous structure and superior adsorption capacity make it one of the most effective commercial desiccants.
Widely used across pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturing units, research laboratories, and API industries, Silica Gel is available in various mesh sizes and packaging options to suit different applications. Offered in sizes ranging from 0.5 g to 2 kg, it is DMF-free and cobalt-free, ensuring reliable moisture protection for pharmaceutical and industrial packaging.
Description
Key Features & Benefits
High Moisture Absorption – Absorbs up to 40% of its own weight in water vapor.
Available in Two Types – Offered in Indicating and Non-Indicating silica gel.
Superior Moisture Protection – Helps prevent corrosion and moisture damage during storage and transportation.
DMF-Free & Cobalt-Free – Manufactured for safe and reliable packaging applications.
Wide Size Availability – Available from 0.5 g to 2 kg to suit various packaging requirements.
Color Change Indicator – Indicating silica gel changes color when saturated for easy replacement.
Multiple Product Applications – Suitable for canisters, bottle caps, vials, pouches, chromatography, and breathers.
Pharmaceutical Grade Solution – Ideal for pharmaceutical, research, API, and industrial packaging.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Silica Gel (Indicating & Non-Indicating) |
| Material | Synthetic Sodium Silicate |
| Moisture Absorption Capacity | Up to 40% of its Own Weight |
| Assay (SiO₂) | 97% |
| pH | 5–7 |
| Bulk Density | 0.50–0.60 g/ml |
| Loss on Drying | < 4% |
| Adsorption Capacity (100% Humidity) | 40–50% |
| Friability | 99.5% |
| Chloride (as NaCl) | Max. 0.4% |
| Cobalt (as Cobalt Chloride) | 0.5% |
| Sulfates (Na₂SO₄) | Max. 0.5% |
| Binder (CaSO₄) | Nil |
| Particle Size (Mesh) | 1–2, 3–4, 3–8, 5–8, 9–16, 16–30 |
| Available Sizes | 0.5 g, 1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg |
| Applications | Canisters, Bottle Caps, Vials, Pouches, Chromatography, and Breathers |
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