Container Desiccant
Container desiccant is a high-capacity moisture absorber, specifically designed to cope with the environment of maritime shipping. It contains hygroscopic material such as calcium chloride which can absorb 300-400% of water vapor of its weight—This capacity exceeds that of standard desiccants. It comes in strong, leak-proof hanging bags with hooks already designed to hang from the lashing points in the container. This will increase airflow around it while also removing “container rain” (condensation that can damage the cargo).
It is a critical component of global logistics and will protect humidity sensitive goods including electronics, machinery, agricultural products, and textiles; so for weeks at a time container desiccant will be protecting your cargo while it crosses the ocean. The unit’s phase change technology traps moisture as a gel inside the bag so there can’t be any leaking out of the bag. This unit has also been fitted for 20ft and 40ft containers and works in extreme temperature conditions (-15°C to 65°C) and low dew points even in tropical conditions. It has been certified fully compliant for use with IMDG and FDA registered commodities; therefore, making it safe to use.
Industry Challenges
Extreme Humidity Fluctuations
- Maritime transit subjects cargo to drastic humidity swings between tropical and temperate zones. Conventional desiccants may saturate prematurely or fail to maintain critical low dew points, leading to irreversible condensation damage ("container rain") on metal components, electronics, and agricultural goods.
Material Compatibility Risks
- High-capacity desiccants like calcium chloride require advanced encapsulation to prevent leakage. Substandard materials risk corrosive brine contact with sensitive cargo. Simultaneously, absorbent chemistry must not emit volatile compounds that could taint food/pharma shipments or react with specialized coatings.
Regulatory Fragmentation
- Compliance with conflicting international standards (e.g., FDA for food-adjacent cargo, IMDG for hazardous materials) demands rigorous documentation and formulation adjustments. Evolving biocidal substance regulations further complicate global deployment.
Temperature Resilience Gaps
- Thermal stress during port delays or unventilated storage can degrade desiccant matrices. Materials must withstand sub-zero arctic routes and desert heat without performance loss, while preventing freeze-thaw cycle damage to moisture-trapping gels.
Installation & Monitoring Constraints
- Manual hanging in fully loaded containers poses safety risks and coverage gaps. The absence of real-time humidity tracking during transit delays proactive intervention, allowing localized moisture accumulation despite overall protection.
Sustainability Pressures
- Disposal of saturated units generates plastic and chemical waste. Recyclable/regenerable alternatives face technical hurdles in maintaining absorption capacity after reuse cycles.
Why Choose Our Container Desiccant?
Ultra-High Absorption Performance
Engineered to absorb significantly more moisture than standard desiccants for reliable long-haul protection.
Leak-Proof Phase-Change Technology
Advanced encapsulation traps absorbed moisture as non-leak gel, eliminating cargo contamination risks.
Extreme Climate Resilience
Maintains performance across arctic cold to tropical heat without degradation or freezing.
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Pre-certified for global standards including FDA, IMDG, and REACH for hassle-free cross-border shipping.
Optimized Container Integration
Hanging design with corrosion-resistant hooks ensures full coverage and easy installation in loaded containers.
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