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How to Properly Use Moisture-proof Desiccants in Jewelry Packaging? - Annaigee

September 10, 2024

Moisture-proof desiccants for custom jewelry box packaging are compact and efficient tools designed to be placed inside custom jewelry boxes to prevent the jewelry and the box from becoming damp. They use advanced moisture-absorbing materials that can effectively absorb excess moisture from the air, addressing the humidity issue at its source. Desiccants can control the relative humidity inside the jewelry box, and by lowering the relative humidity, they disrupt the conditions conducive to mold growth, thus preventing jewelry from becoming oxidized and rusted, and preventing the box from mildew.

Widely used in the jewelry and watch fields, they can effectively prevent silver jewelry, gold-plated jewelry, watch straps, and rings from darkening, discoloring, or rusting due to humidity, keeping our jewelry in optimal condition at all times. The desiccants selected by Annaigee, a custom jewelry box manufacturer, are processed through stringent manufacturing techniques to ensure their high moisture-absorbing capacity and long service life.

 

What are the commonly used desiccants for moisture-proof jewelry packaging?

The main types are as follows:

Silica gel desiccant

It is a highly efficient and eco-friendly desiccant for custom jewelry boxes. Silica gel is a colorless or slightly yellow transparent or translucent crystalline form of silicon dioxide. It has an extremely fine pore mesh structure that can adsorb moisture molecules through physical means.

Main component: The main component of silica gel desiccant is silicon dioxide, which is a non-toxic, odorless, and non-corrosive substance.

Characteristics: Silica gel desiccant has a strong moisture absorption capacity and is able to absorb and lock in moisture from the environment, preventing dampness inside the custom jewelry box packaging. In addition, silica gel desiccant is also eco-friendly and reusable, as it can be regenerated by heating after use.

Applications: Silica gel desiccant is widely used in bulk jewellery boxes, clothing, luggage, etc., and suitable for jewelry packaging made from various materials, including cotton, linen, silk, velvet, leather, synthetic fabrics (suede), and real silk, to prevent jewelry from being damaged by high humidity in the surrounding environment. Silica gel desiccant is also the designated type of desiccant used by our company, Annaigee.

Silica gel desiccant

Calcium chloride desiccant

Amorphous granules (or blocks), low cost, strong water absorption capacity, fast drying speed, with a moisture absorption rate of up to 300%.

Characteristics: Calcium chloride desiccant has the advantages of fast drying speed and strong moisture absorption ability. However, it should be noted that calcium chloride desiccant turns into liquid after absorbing moisture, which may cause certain damage to items inside the jewelry packaging, so special attention is required during use.

Applications: Although calcium chloride desiccant has applications in some fields, it is generally not the preferred choice for bulk jewellery boxes due to the inconvenience it may cause.

Mineral/Montmorillonite Desiccant

Made from pure natural mineral raw materials and active hygroscopic agents, it is green, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and tasteless, with no harm to the human body.

Characteristics: The mineral desiccant, especially montmorillonite desiccant, is made from pure natural montmorillonite through drying and activation. This desiccant is inexpensive and safe for the environment, which is why it is widely used in moisture-proofing for products like luggage.

Applications: Due to their good cost-performance ratio and relatively low price, mineral desiccants hold a certain market share in cheap bulk jewelry boxes and luggage moisture prevention.

Comprehensive Consideration

When choosing a moisture-proof desiccant for custom jewelry boxes with logo wholesale, it is recommended to prioritize silica gel desiccants, followed by mineral/montmorillonite desiccants. Silica gel desiccants are favored for their non-toxic, tasteless, environmentally friendly, and reusable characteristics; whereas mineral desiccants are competitive due to their low price and safety. The specific choice of desiccant should also depend on the actual needs and budget for custom jewelry boxes.

 

Correct Use of Desiccants

Regardless of the type of desiccant used, product instructions and safety protocols should be followed to ensure effectiveness and safety. Correct use of a desiccant requires understanding its scope of applicability, placement, duration of use, replacement cycle, storage methods, and safety precautions. By following these steps, we can ensure that desiccants work safely and effectively, bringing convenience to our lives.

1. Proper Placement:

In sealed packaging, place the desiccant inside custom jewelry boxes wholesale such as jewelry storage boxes, ring boxes bulk, necklace boxes bulk, jewelry bags in bulk, velvet jewelry pouches, travel jewelry cases, etc. For larger jewelry boxes, the amount of desiccant should be increased to ensure effectiveness.

During Use: When in use, the desiccant should avoid direct contact with the surfaces of jewelry and watches, maintaining a certain distance from the items.

After Use: Unused desiccants should be immediately sealed and stored to prevent continued moisture absorption and loss of effectiveness.

During storage and use, avoid keeping silica gel desiccants in high temperatures and direct sunlight to prevent affecting their moisture absorption effectiveness and lifespan.

2. Pay attention to time and replacement

Usage time: The usage time of the desiccant depends on its moisture absorption rate, the relative humidity of the storage space, and the sealing condition.

Timely replacement: Regularly check the condition of the desiccant, and once it is found to be ineffective or discolored, it should be replaced immediately.

3. Storage method

Seal for storage: Consumers should avoid moisture during the storage process of the desiccant-bought home, and it can be sealed to extend its lifespan. The storage location is best in a cool and dry place, and it should be avoided to store it near water sources.

Avoid accidental ingestion: The desiccant should be stored out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse.

  

How long can a desiccant prevent moisture?

Generally speaking, the valid time set by Annaigee Company for the shelf life is: the desiccant is effective for one year when not unsealed.

If it is already in use, its moisture prevention time depends on factors such as the environment, humidity, sealing, box size, and weight used; it is proportional to these factors, focusing on the moisture absorption rate.

Generally, the moisture absorption rate of silica gel desiccants is about 30%, and once they reach saturation, they become ineffective.

The usage time of the desiccant is not measured by actual time, but rather by the moisture absorption rate. This means that as soon as it absorbs 30% of its own weight in moisture, it is essentially ineffective, regardless of how long it has been used.

The desiccant used by the Annaigee

The silica gel desiccants used by our company are not soluble in water or any solvents, and the raw materials are certified by the FDA in the United States, allowing direct contact with pharmaceuticals and food. Our used desiccants in custom jewelry boxes with logo wholesale comply with certification requirements such as ROHS, REACH, and are free of DMF.

silica gel desiccants with Rohs certification requirements

In addition to the factors mentioned above, silica gel desiccants also have strong moisture absorption capacity and high adsorption performance, and they do not melt after absorbing moisture. They are characterized by being non-toxic, odorless, non-corrosive, and free of pollution, and even if ingested by mistake, they will not be absorbed by the human body.

 

How to distinguish a good or bad desiccant?

Many jewelry enthusiasts and collectors purchase desiccants online. Below we provide some methods to help you easily identify whether the desiccant you bought is good or not.

The desiccant used by the Annaigee

1. Appearance judgment: High-quality bagged desiccants have a neat appearance, clear and distinguishable printing, moderate seal width, no material clamping, and full raw materials. Poor-quality desiccants are often in workmanship, with inconsistent seal widths, and some are particularly swollen due to small bags.

2. Packaging material judgment: Good desiccant packaging materials are uniform in thickness, without spots, with a smooth surface and high strength, unlike poor-quality materials that are uneven in thickness, rarely showing the raw materials, discoloring when rubbed, and some fibers

3. Open the materials for inspection: Quality drying agents are evenly sized particles that generate noticeable heat when touched directly by hand while inferior drying agents feel less pronounced have more impurities and vary in size

4. Moisture absorption rate test:  If conditions permit weigh the original weight of the drying agent place it in a humid environment and allow it to absorb moisture for 48 hours before weighing again A quality drying agent should show a significant increase in weight then dry it at 105 degrees and weigh it again after three hours If it is below the original weight it indicates that the drying agent does not meet the industry standard weight and is an inferior drying agent product.

 

Conclusion

Overall, moisture-proof desiccants for jewelry box packaging have become an indispensable part of our jewelry maintenance due to their high efficiency, convenience, and environmental friendliness. It not only protects our jewelry from moisture but also brings us a more reassuring and comfortable living experience. I believe this article can provide you with a deeper understanding of moisture-proof desiccants for jewelry, helping you to take care of your jewelry with ease.


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