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.
