Fungus and crack on furniture
Damage Rattan
Mold and crack on bamboo
Broken and Mildew Wooden Pallet
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Furniture & Wood Products
Wood products such as furniture, handicraft from wood, wooden pallet, banana leaf, and sea grass, bamboo are very sensitive to humidity. Moisture content in wood products is very high. This moisture content of a product will be instantly increased after it is taken out from the oven, although in fact moisture content has been decreased below 15%. Inside the container, during daytime, the temperature is very high; it makes the moisture from the wood to vaporize. The air inside the container will become extremely humid. This will lead to the growth of fungi, molds, and crack.
Fungus and crack on furniture
Damage Rattan
Fungus and crack on furniture
Damage Rattan
Garment, Textile and Yarn
Because textile and its packaging have been given paper to absorb humidity, garment exporters have relatively fewer problems compared to other products. However, the capability of paper to absorb humidity is very limited because the paper itself contains moisture. Shirts after being sewn are usually ironed and dried before being shipped. During the drying process those clothes, however, may not be completely dry enough. As a result of this, inside the container where the air is very humid, fungi will grow and give black spots to the clothes. Normally the importer cannot resale these clothes.
YARN
In damp weather (rain, snow), the cargo must be protected from moisture, since yarns are strongly hygroscopic and readily absorb moisture. No hooks of any kind should be used, since they may very easily cause damage.
Yarns are strongly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity), i.e. moisture (seawater, rain, condensation water) may cause mustiness, mildew stains and mold growth. Cargo handlers must not contaminate the goods (drinking water, urine).Paper yarns rapidly lose strength when stored under damp conditions and are very prone to mold.
YARN
In damp weather (rain, snow), the cargo must be protected from moisture, since yarns are strongly hygroscopic and readily absorb moisture. No hooks of any kind should be used, since they may very easily cause damage.
Yarns are strongly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity), i.e. moisture (seawater, rain, condensation water) may cause mustiness, mildew stains and mold growth. Cargo handlers must not contaminate the goods (drinking water, urine).Paper yarns rapidly lose strength when stored under damp conditions and are very prone to mold.
Agriculture Products
Natural Rubber
Moisture due to rain, seawater or condensation water must be strictly avoided, as it can lead to rot, mold, mildew stains and discoloration. Rubber which has become wet and absorbed too much moisture is termed bleached rubber.
Natural rubber is not hygroscopic. The poor thermal conductivity of rubber may lead to condensation on the surface from capillary water, which in turn leads to mold and rot.
Since mold and mildew stains can occur in the middle of the cargo block, it is not possible to detect damage when the consignment is accepted. This can only be detected when the container or means of transport is unloaded.
Mold and Condensation Natural Rubber
Ginger
Ginger has poor moisture tolerance: the intrinsic moisture content of inadequately dried goods and moisture from external sources may cause mold growth. Contact with water in any form (seawater, rain or condensation water) may result in significant depreciation. For this reason, moisture measurements should ideally be carried out at the time of acceptance of a consignment.
Tobacco
In natural agriculture products such as seaweed, betel nut, gambier, cocoa, rice, coffee etc the moisture content is high, so it is detrimental if they are not protected by humidity absorbent. In the past, an exporter used silica gel to solve this problem, but silica gel was not too effective. Research has found out that silica gel is not safe because it is toxic, so in some countries it is not allowed as humidity absorbent mediator, especially for food and agriculture products.
Cocoa Bean
Cocoa beans are known to be highly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity) and to release large amounts of water vapor during transport. Water content has accordingly been observed to fall by 1 - 3% during extended voyages. Improperly fermented and dried cocoa beans have a greater tendency to release water vapor.
If the water content is <> 8%, there is a risk of vapor and mold damage which cause depreciation which may go as far as total loss due to rot.
Fungus betel nut export to India
Moisture due to rain, seawater or condensation water must be strictly avoided, as it can lead to rot, mold, mildew stains and discoloration. Rubber which has become wet and absorbed too much moisture is termed bleached rubber.
Natural rubber is not hygroscopic. The poor thermal conductivity of rubber may lead to condensation on the surface from capillary water, which in turn leads to mold and rot.
Since mold and mildew stains can occur in the middle of the cargo block, it is not possible to detect damage when the consignment is accepted. This can only be detected when the container or means of transport is unloaded.
Mold and Condensation Natural Rubber
Ginger
Ginger has poor moisture tolerance: the intrinsic moisture content of inadequately dried goods and moisture from external sources may cause mold growth. Contact with water in any form (seawater, rain or condensation water) may result in significant depreciation. For this reason, moisture measurements should ideally be carried out at the time of acceptance of a consignment.
Rotten and Mold Ginger
Mold Nutmeg
The cargo must be protected from moisture, since this may lead to mold and spoilage. The goods develop a foul smell and crumble. The molds growing on moldy goods may include Aspergillus flavus, which produces the toxic substance aflatoxin.
Coconut Fiber
Coconut fiber is strongly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity). It must be protected from sea, rain and condensation water and also from high levels of relative humidity, if decay, staining, self-heating, mold, attack by microorganisms and rusting of the steel strapping are to be avoided.
In damp weather (rain, snow), the cargo must be protected from moisture, since coconut fiber is strongly hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture. This may lead to staining of the bales, decay and mold growth and to rusting of steel strapping. Rusty steel strapping contaminates the coconut fiber and reduces its value.
The cargo must be protected from moisture, since this may lead to mold and spoilage. The goods develop a foul smell and crumble. The molds growing on moldy goods may include Aspergillus flavus, which produces the toxic substance aflatoxin.Coconut Fiber
Coconut fiber is strongly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity). It must be protected from sea, rain and condensation water and also from high levels of relative humidity, if decay, staining, self-heating, mold, attack by microorganisms and rusting of the steel strapping are to be avoided.
In damp weather (rain, snow), the cargo must be protected from moisture, since coconut fiber is strongly hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture. This may lead to staining of the bales, decay and mold growth and to rusting of steel strapping. Rusty steel strapping contaminates the coconut fiber and reduces its value.
Wet, Fungus and Damage Coconut Fiber
Tobacco
Tobacco leaves, cut tobacco and paper are all extremely hygroscopic which means that they give up their moisture to the surrounding environment if the air is too dry. Dry air causes tobacco's properties to degrade resulting in shrinkage, weight loss, brittleness, flaking, splitting and tearing.
In natural agriculture products such as seaweed, betel nut, gambier, cocoa, rice, coffee etc the moisture content is high, so it is detrimental if they are not protected by humidity absorbent. In the past, an exporter used silica gel to solve this problem, but silica gel was not too effective. Research has found out that silica gel is not safe because it is toxic, so in some countries it is not allowed as humidity absorbent mediator, especially for food and agriculture products.
Damage on Seaweed
Coffee Bean
Coffee Bean
Coffee beans have an excessively high moisture content, there is a risk of mustiness, mold growth and post- or overfermentation. Washed coffee frequently has a higher moisture content than unwashed coffee, due to the processing technique used, so meaning that it also releases more water vapor and is therefore more at risk from sweat. Moisture damage (vapor damage, fresh and salt water damage) does not generally become apparent until several days after the beans have come into contact with water and is then manifested by a musty odor and visible changes to the beans.
Fungus and Damage Coffee Bean
Cocoa Bean
Cocoa beans are known to be highly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity) and to release large amounts of water vapor during transport. Water content has accordingly been observed to fall by 1 - 3% during extended voyages. Improperly fermented and dried cocoa beans have a greater tendency to release water vapor.
If the water content is <> 8%, there is a risk of vapor and mold damage which cause depreciation which may go as far as total loss due to rot.
Mold and Damage Cocoa Bean
Damage on Rice
Fungus betel nut export to India
Electronic Products
Electronic products are usually produced in a cool room, used to secure those components from humidity because when humidity stays on the components they have the potential to become rusty or damaged. Inside the container, the humidity level should be maintained as well.
Rust Nail and Screw
Leather and Skin Product
Leather products like shoes, jackets, bags, etc are usually made in a dry place. They can be easily damaged by humidity. Humidity will cause fungi, molds, spots on the surface and bad smell.
Products of Dry Box
Dry Box
Dimension of Dry Box : H: 91 cm, L: 14 cm, D: 4,5 cmWeight: 1 Kg
Material: Polypropylene, Aluminum, Corrugated wall carton Absorber: CaCl2 (Calcium chloride)
One box consists of 14 pieces. One container 20 foot contains 280 boxes
Material: Polypropylene, Aluminum, Corrugated wall carton Absorber: CaCl2 (Calcium chloride)
One box consists of 14 pieces. One container 20 foot contains 280 boxes
Desiccant Keep Dry
Dimension: L: 84 cm H: 10 cm Weight: 1 kg. One piece has 4 sachets
Materials: Calcium Chloride ++ , no leak and non woven
One box consists of 12 pieces. One container 20 foot contains 1120 boxes
Keep Dry box
Dimention: H: 23 cm, L: 18 cm, D: 9,5 cm Weight: 1 kg
Materials: Polypropylene, Alumunium, Corrugated wall carton Absorber, Calcium chloride
One box consists of 20 pieces. One container 20 foot contains 280 boxes
One box consists of 20 pieces. One container 20 foot contains 280 boxes
Monday, June 30, 2008
Certificate of Analysis SGS and Non Dmf Certificate
Test of laboratory
Certificate Non Dimethyl Fumurate
We have also had certificate non dimethyl fumurate (free dmf) show that Desiccant Keep Dry and Dry Box are non toxic, environment friendly and recycle products.
Test of laboratory by Sucofindo to make sure the activity of Dry Box in decreasing humidity relativity (rh) in a room. This test is done on temperature 20°C with volume of test room 125 liter (0,125m3) during 24 hours continuously.The result of testing shows :Dry Box can decrease humidity relativity from 65% to 9% within 24 hours.Dry Box is very effective in decreasing humidity relativity (rh) in a room.
SGS Sucofindo
Certificate Non Dimethyl Fumurate
We have also had certificate non dimethyl fumurate (free dmf) show that Desiccant Keep Dry and Dry Box are non toxic, environment friendly and recycle products.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
How does humidity damage the product?
Sun heat will make the moisture in the air to vaporize and form water drops on the ceiling. These water drops will fall down, wet the product, and cause damage, fungi, spots, disfigure, etc. Before the moisture ever form water drops on the ceiling, Dry Box will absorb them. The moisture absorbed will be transformed into water and stored in the water tank on the bottom part of Dry Box
Will the water collected be released back to the air?
No. The water collected is very thick like gel, so it is not easily to vaporize again.
Is the chemical and the water harmful?
No. It is non toxic and food grade. Because the CaCl2 is similar to table salt. The chemical and the water will not cause any environmental problem.
What factors determine the number of Dry Box used in a container?
- Distance
- Kind of product
- Sensitivity of the product to humidity
- Condition of container
- Air volume left inside the container-More air volume means more humidity.
What happen after Dry Box being used?
Dispose. It is disposable and all the packaging are recyclable. No special treatment regarding the waste.
What is the different from silica gel?
•Silica gel absorb water temporarily. On certain heat, the water that have been absorbed, will be released back to the air.
•Silica gel is harmful to human body and environment. Some countries in Europe stop using silica gel already.
•One kilogram of silica gel can absorb only 0,3 liter of water. One kilogram Dry Box can absorb 1,5 liter of water. Five times than silica gel.
Is this the same with Fumigation?
No. Fumigation is to kill insects. Dry Box is to absorb and to maintain humidity. There will be no chemical reaction if fumigation and Dry Box used together.
Can Dry Box eliminate odor?
No. But normally odor caused by damp product. If the product is dry, then there will be no odor.
“So far I don’t have any problem with humidity during shipment. Why do I have to use Dry Box now?” This is the common reply from people.
The answer: Don’t wait until the problem comes. Prevention is better than curing. The same thing with health or life insurance. You don’t need to experience accident to buy life insurance.
Sun heat will make the moisture in the air to vaporize and form water drops on the ceiling. These water drops will fall down, wet the product, and cause damage, fungi, spots, disfigure, etc. Before the moisture ever form water drops on the ceiling, Dry Box will absorb them. The moisture absorbed will be transformed into water and stored in the water tank on the bottom part of Dry Box
Will the water collected be released back to the air?
No. The water collected is very thick like gel, so it is not easily to vaporize again.
Is the chemical and the water harmful?
No. It is non toxic and food grade. Because the CaCl2 is similar to table salt. The chemical and the water will not cause any environmental problem.
What factors determine the number of Dry Box used in a container?
- Distance
- Kind of product
- Sensitivity of the product to humidity
- Condition of container
- Air volume left inside the container-More air volume means more humidity.
What happen after Dry Box being used?
Dispose. It is disposable and all the packaging are recyclable. No special treatment regarding the waste.
What is the different from silica gel?
•Silica gel absorb water temporarily. On certain heat, the water that have been absorbed, will be released back to the air.
•Silica gel is harmful to human body and environment. Some countries in Europe stop using silica gel already.
•One kilogram of silica gel can absorb only 0,3 liter of water. One kilogram Dry Box can absorb 1,5 liter of water. Five times than silica gel.
Is this the same with Fumigation?
No. Fumigation is to kill insects. Dry Box is to absorb and to maintain humidity. There will be no chemical reaction if fumigation and Dry Box used together.
Can Dry Box eliminate odor?
No. But normally odor caused by damp product. If the product is dry, then there will be no odor.
“So far I don’t have any problem with humidity during shipment. Why do I have to use Dry Box now?” This is the common reply from people.
The answer: Don’t wait until the problem comes. Prevention is better than curing. The same thing with health or life insurance. You don’t need to experience accident to buy life insurance.
Contact Us
For further details contact:
Dry Box Indonesia
Jl. Gunung Sahari X no. 9B
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel:+62817810615
Contact Person: Jacobus
Email: humidityabsorbent@gmail.com
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