Gaira Chemicals

1. Appearance and Color:

• Color: Blue
• Form: Beads or granules

2. Moisture Adsorption:

• Adsorption Capacity: Typically specified as a percentage of its weight (e.g., 8-10%)
• Relative Humidity (RH): Effective in adsorbing moisture at various humidity levels.

3. Particle Size:

• Particle Size Distribution: Granules or beads with a specific size range, commonly specified in mesh sizes.

4. Indicating Function:

• Indicator: Contains a moisture indicator that changes color as it adsorbs moisture, providing a visual indication of the saturation level.

5. Composition:

• Main Component: Silica gel blue is typically composed of amorphous silica dioxide.
• Additives: May contain cobalt chloride as the moisture indicator.

6. pH Level:

• pH Range: Generally neutral or slightly acidic.

7. Activation:

• Activation Temperature: Specific temperature requirements for activation, often in the range of 100-120°C.

8. Packaging:

• Packaging Material: Packaging is usually moisture-resistant to maintain the effectiveness of the desiccant.
• Available Sizes: Various packaging sizes, including sachets, canisters, or bulk quantities.

9. Regulatory Compliance:

• Compliance: Meets relevant industry standards and regulations for desiccant products.

10. Applications:

• Common Uses: Packaging of sensitive goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and other moisture-sensitive products.
• Storage Conditions: Advised storage conditions to maintain the product's effectiveness.

11. Safety Considerations:

• Handling and Storage Guidelines: Safety precautions and recommendations for handling and storage.

12. Shelf Life:

• Shelf Life: Specifies the duration during which the silica gel blue maintains its effectiveness if stored under recommended conditions.