Silica gel packs are nowadays available almost everywhere including the online destination, with their huge demand in many industry sectors commercially as well as for private use. It is to be mentioned here that silica gel can adsorb up to 40% of its weight in moisture. In fact, it is known to have the highest absorption capacity of any commercially used desiccant.

Among the different varieties of silica gel packets are those that are available in cotton brown kraft bags, non-woven sewn bags and tyvek bags. There are also different varieties as per their uses in the different industry sectors. There are pharmaceutical grades of silica gel packets and military grades to commercial grades of clay moisture absorbing compounds. Among the various application areas of these silica gel packets are inserting them in packaging toy boxes, electronic device boxes, or gourmet food product packets.

Almost all these desiccant silica gel packs are chemically inert, non toxic, odorless and non-corrosive. And they are used to prevent rust, corrosion and the formation of mold and mildew. Though there are newer varieties available today that are safe when consumed accidentally, yet it is advisable that these packets are to be kept away from children and pets as they are considered harmful.

Whether you get silica gel packs from a brick or mortar store or from an online store just make sure to use them to protect your valuable possessions like camera, musical instruments, expensive shoes, and jewelry etc. And yes, do remember to replace them whenever you feel they are dissolving as happens in most of the cases. So prevent weak cartons and loose labels caused by moisture with silica gel packs. Also they are environmentally safe and can be disposed of as normal waste.