Where can I buy Silica Gel?

How many times have you noticed small white packets that come with medicine boxes, new bags, shoes and even food items? Have you wondered why those small packets are used?

Those little sachets or packets contain Silica Gel. Let’s dive into more about it!

**What is Silica Gel?**

Silica Gel packets are widely used to protect products from moisture. Silica Gel is useful in controlling humidity. The packet contains chemical substances that absorb water.

The small packets are combined with products extensively in multiple sectors, ranging from fashion to pharmaceutical industries.

Silica Gel is small beads of xerogel also known as silicon dioxide packed in small sachets, packets or pouches and deposited with products.

Silica Gel is tasteless and odorless. It is advised that it is not to be consumed, specifically because children can choke on it. However, it is non-toxic and safe to be used to keep food moisture-free.

Where is Silica Gel used?

Silica Gel is used across industries to keep the surrounding environment fresh and free of mildew. You will find Silica Gel packets with new shoes, clothing, medicines and in numerous other places. The fun fact is that Silica Gel packets should not be thrown away immediately because they can be re-used and re-purposed. Silica Gel packets can be used to keep shoes fresh, preserve flowers, remove water from equipment, in jewellery boxes and more!

Some applications of Silica Gel are listed below:

• Pharmaceutical: Silica gel is an excellent desiccant for several pharmaceutical processes. It is used to protect pill-based formulations and medicines from clumping together.
• Food storage: Silica gel packets can remove moisture and increase the shelf life of processed food items.
• Lens protection: Silica gel helps keep moisture away from camera lenses in damp places. You can also drop a packet in a box of photos to keep them moisture-free.
• Dehydrating breather: Silica gel is used in transformer breathers to avoid moisture build-up in electric transformers, which aids in maintaining the quality of the oil.

How do I know if should use Silica Gel? If you are looking to understand when you should use Silica Gel and have other questions, an expert is the best point of contact. Experts in this industry are familiar with where, when, how and how much Silica Gel is required based on your product.

**Where can I buy Silica Gel?**

If you are want to place a bulk order for Silica Gel, contact Baltimore Innovations today!

Baltimore Innovations is Europe’s leading moisture and humidity expert. Visit their website to request a call back from a product expert.