Desiccant, Oxygen Absorber, and Humidity Indicator Solutions

Cargo & Device Protection

Clariant offers active and intelligent packaging & cargo protection solutions to prevent the harmful effects of moisture and oxidation.

Solutions such as Oxy-Guard™ Oxygen Absorbers aid in decreasing food waste by helping extend the shelf life in packaged foods.  Our sustainable EcoTain® labeled cargo desiccant, Container Dri® II, safeguards foods, or any other containerized shipments during transport. Desi Pak® bentonite clay desiccant bags, coupled with Humitector™ humidity indicators, provide a visually dry environment for export packaging and various packaged goods.

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    Industry Solutions

    Clariant Cargo and Device Protection’s advanced moisture protection technologies offer industry-leading solutions for a broad range of transport applications: from goods traveling in conventional cargo packaging and containers to shipment and storage of sensitive electronic and semiconductor devices.

    Protect Cargo during Transport and Export

    Intermodal transport – rail, truck, container ship – exposes cargo to a range of potentially damaging environmental conditions, including high humidity. Even mild humidity, if prolonged, can lead to mold, spoilage, corrosion, discoloration, caked powders, warped wood and other devaluation of products in transit. In some cases, condensation on the sides of containers and truck trailers can cause container rain, posing further risk to valuable product.

    For protection against such risk, Clariant Cargo & Device Protection offers innovative container desiccants that control moisture during shipment, as well as high-performance humidity indicators that alert shippers when humidity threatens their cargo. Clariant’s flagship product family, Container Dri® II container desiccants, offers high absorption capability in high humidity (>40 percent) scenarios to avoid container rain also known as cargo sweat. 

    Protect Electronics and Semiconductors against Moisture

    Excessive moisture can seriously degrade the performance of electronics and semiconductor devices during transport or storage. That’s why manufacturers across the entire electronics supply chain choose to incorporate Clariant’s innovative desiccants into their packaging to protect their products’ performance.

    Clariant offers a full range of industry-leading desiccants, humidity indicator cards (HICs) and adsorbent technologies to protect your most sensitive devices. We also supply desiccants and humidity indicators for semiconductors and surface-mount devices that comply with standards established by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC specification J-STD-033 for dry packing).

    The new Humitector™ Type 2 Non-Reversible Humidity Indicator Cards are the first halogen-free, cobalt dichloride-free humidity indicator cards to combine multiple, reversible color humidity indicators with an industry first: a patent-pending, non-reversible 60% humidity indicator.  Further, Type 2 HICs with a non-reversible 60% spot indicator is preferred by IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-033D.  

    Protect Packaged Foods against Oxygen Absorption

    In addition to moisture, oxygen left inside food packaging can affect the taste, texture and freshness and can ultimately lead to food spoilage. To help our customers’ maintain their high quality brands, Clariant offers Oxy-Guard ™ oxygen scavengers, also known as oxygen absorbers, that can be used in the packaging itself, thus eliminating the need to add preservatives or additives to food products. We offer Oxy-Guard in two customizable configurations to meet our customers’ needs: Packets and continuous strips for automatic insertion. To prevent oxidative degradation and prolong shelf life, Oxy-Guard is designed to maintain oxygen levels of less than 0.01% inside a sealed package throughout its intended shelf life.

    • Moisture Protection in Electronic Devices

      Moisture Protection in Electronic Devices

      Moisture can corrode sensitive electronic and semiconductor devices, and lead to erratic performance or even failure.

      This is a particular risk during shipment of electronics across different climate conditions. Moisture in the ambient air within a device can precipitate out when the temperature drops during transport or storage. Humidity can also permeate through plastic in a device housing, or via a gap or leak.

      Clariant Cargo & Device Protection manufactures the humidity indicator cards, desiccants and adsorbent technologies that can protect your sensitive electronics from damaging moisture.

      Humitector™ humidity indicator cards monitor humidity within product packaging, and show a visible color shift if quality is threatened. To control moisture, ask about Clariant desiccant bags: Available in a broad range of sizes and configurations they fit inside most packaging.

      Many of our desiccants and humidity indicators comply with standards established by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) (JEDEC specification J-STD-033 for dry packing) for high-quality protection of semiconductors and surface mount devices (SMD’s).

      • DESICCANT BAGS

        Questions? Call us. Clariant manufactures a full line of moisture adsorbent bags which consist of strong, yet porous, nonwoven materials such as Dupont Tyvek®, filled with a variety of desiccant types : Desi Pak® - bentonite clay Sorb-It® - silica gel Tri-Sorb® - molecular sieve Used to protect a variety of goods as they travel through the supply chain, our bags comply with rigorous industry and government standards including FDA, DIN, Mil-Spec, and JEDEC. Commonly used for semiconductor dry packing, preservation packaging and export packaging, with typical applications including electronic devices, food packaging, equipment, automotive parts, machinery, military goods, metal components and many other valuables. Download our White Paper: Bentonite desiccants - The natural, sustainable desiccant solution for moisture controlled packaging For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more

      • HUMIDITY INDICATOR CARDS & HUMIDITY INDICATOR PLUGS

        Humidity Indicator Questions? Call us. The originator of the color change humidity indicator card, Clariant Cargo & Device Protection leads the industry with a wide array of Humitector ™ humidity indicators. Following the most rigorous quality standards, including strict color meter testing, Clariant's humidity indicator cards and humidity indicator plugs are designed to meet standards set forth by military agencies and electronic/semiconductor companies, such as Mil-Spec and JEDEC respectively. Further, Clariant offers Maximum humidity indicator cards to the logistics industry, as well as humidity indicators for preservation and commercial applications. Selection includes: Cobalt-Dichloride Free Humidity Indicator Cards Cobalt Free Humidity Indicator Cards Desiccator Plugs & Humidity Indicators Humitector Humidity Indicator Cards For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Download our White Paper: Bentonite desiccants - The natural, sustainable desiccant solution for moisture controlled packaging Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more

      • ADSORMAT®

        Questions? Call us. ADSORMAT® open-system desiccator plugs are mounted on the vent nozzles of drums, KTC/IBCs and tanks. ADSORMAT® dries the column of air above the product in the container, as well as any humid air subsequently flowing in through the vent nozzle as the container is emptied. This prevents chemical reactions which may otherwise occur in a humid atmosphere. Each ADSORMAT® desiccant plug is fitted with a reversible humidity indicator, the colour change showing when its capacity limit has been reached. For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more

      • DESICCANT CARTRIDGES

        Questions? Call us. Desiccant cartridges provide protection against moisture related issues for a wide range of applications in containers, cases, electrical and optical devices. Clariant´s range contains different designs and finishes: Cartridges are made from aluminum, anodized and black anodized Cartridges from polymer cast Desiccant cartridges come with Molecular Sieve fill or Silica Gel fill due to different specification or end uses. Most of our desiccant cartridges are designed to meet military specifications and are listed under a NATO-Stock- Number (NSN). Special designs are available on demand and reflect a customized development based on our experience. For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more

      • DESICCANT TYPES

        Desiccants are available in silica gel, bentonite clay, and molecular sieve. Also available are carbon fills with desiccant for moisture, odor and gas adsorption. Desiccant Questions? Call us . more

    • Moisture Protection during Export & Transport

      Moisture Protection during Export & Transport

      With fuel and transportation costs rising, exporters and other shippers cannot afford to discard even a small portion of their goods due to corrosion, mold, compaction or warpage.

      Export packaging and container desiccants from Clariant Cargo & Device Protection play an important role in preventing damage to goods in transit, regardless of transport mode, geography or climate. Our extensive expertise in moisture protection can help you avoid costly claims, losses and waste.

      Container Dri® II container desiccants, a robust and growing line of products for cargo protection, aggressively absorb moisture from the environment and trap it in a no-spill gel. This advanced technology reduces the temperature at which condensation begins to form to avoid container rain, also known as container sweat, and to keep cargo dry. Available in several configurations -- including bags, strips, poles, packs -- our desiccants offer high-performance solutions for all shipping modes and methods.

      Also available from Clariant are Humitector™ humidity indicators that monitor and ensure the quality of goods during shipment. Plus, to safeguard foods against degradation from oxygen, we offer Oxy-guard™ oxygen scavengers, also known as oxygen absorbers, to help keep products fresh and free of mold.

      • CONTAINER DRI® II Cargo Desiccant

        Clariant's Container Dri® portfolio offers a broad line of container desiccants that offer versatile protection against damaging humidity and moisture during intermodal transport. Available in bags, poles and strips, these industry-leading products absorb up to three times their weight in moisture and trap it as a thick gel that will not spill or drip. Questions about using desiccants? Call us. Preventing “Container Rain” A unique feature of Container Dri II desiccants also referred to as moisture absorbing bags, or dry bags is dew point control. Dew point is the temperature at which condensation starts to form on surfaces, such as container walls and roofs. By aggressively removing moisture from ambient air, Container Dri II products lower the dew point to prevent “container rain”, “container sweat”, or also known as “cargo sweat”, from damaging goods in transit. This system is highly effective in preventing the conditions that may cause mildew, warpage, corrosion, caking and other damage to agricultural products, bulk foods, powders, wood products, glass, furniture, automobile parts, leather goods, beans such as cocoa bean, and coffee bean, machinery, and metal components. Container Dri II cargo desiccants can help manufacturers, shippers, distributors and other stakeholders protect brand equity, maintain their reputation for quality and safeguard revenues. Usage Scenarios The Container Dri II line of container desiccants are particularly valuable when: - there is a large volume of air requiring moisture removal - high levels of humidity are present due to climate, cargo or storage conditions - the container admits exterior air and humidity Food Shipments Container Dri II has already enjoyed success protecting cocoa bean shipments from moisture damage by providing the highest moisture absorption of any calcium chloride–based product, easily addressing the 65 percent or higher loading of calcium chloride recommended in the Federation of Cocoa Commerce Ltd. (FCC) guidelines for shipment of cocoa beans in containers. Sustainability - ECOTAIN ® Clariant's EcoTain ® label is awarded to products that are identified as best-in-class for sustainability and performance excellence to customers. Products are screened against 36 criteria across three dimensions: social, environmental, and economic. Container Dri II delivered a positive benefit in all three, making Container Dri II the only cargo desiccant to carry an eco-label claim. For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Infographic: How to protect shipments from MOISTURE DAMAG more

      • DESICCANT BAGS

        Questions? Call us. Clariant manufactures a full line of moisture adsorbent bags which consist of strong, yet porous, nonwoven materials such as Dupont Tyvek®, filled with a variety of desiccant types : Desi Pak® - bentonite clay Sorb-It® - silica gel Tri-Sorb® - molecular sieve Used to protect a variety of goods as they travel through the supply chain, our bags comply with rigorous industry and government standards including FDA, DIN, Mil-Spec, and JEDEC. Commonly used for semiconductor dry packing, preservation packaging and export packaging, with typical applications including electronic devices, food packaging, equipment, automotive parts, machinery, military goods, metal components and many other valuables. Download our White Paper: Bentonite desiccants - The natural, sustainable desiccant solution for moisture controlled packaging For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more

      • HUMIDITY INDICATOR CARDS & HUMIDITY INDICATOR PLUGS

        Humidity Indicator Questions? Call us. The originator of the color change humidity indicator card, Clariant Cargo & Device Protection leads the industry with a wide array of Humitector ™ humidity indicators. Following the most rigorous quality standards, including strict color meter testing, Clariant's humidity indicator cards and humidity indicator plugs are designed to meet standards set forth by military agencies and electronic/semiconductor companies, such as Mil-Spec and JEDEC respectively. Further, Clariant offers Maximum humidity indicator cards to the logistics industry, as well as humidity indicators for preservation and commercial applications. Selection includes: Cobalt-Dichloride Free Humidity Indicator Cards Cobalt Free Humidity Indicator Cards Desiccator Plugs & Humidity Indicators Humitector Humidity Indicator Cards For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber , and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. Download our White Paper: Bentonite desiccants - The natural, sustainable desiccant solution for moisture controlled packaging Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more

      • DESICCANT TYPES

        Desiccants are available in silica gel, bentonite clay, and molecular sieve. Also available are carbon fills with desiccant for moisture, odor and gas adsorption. Desiccant Questions? Call us . more

    • Oxygen Absorption Protection for Packaged Foods

      Oxygen Absorption Protection for Packaged Foods

      The presence of oxygen and moisture inside packaged food products can lead to a wide array of problems that ultimately result in food degradation, product loss and brand image. Both oxygen and moisture allow the formation and growth of aerobic microorganisms, such as bacteria, mold and fungi. When this happens, oils and fats in foods begin to turn rancid, leading to a change in color and an unpleasant odor. Additionally, foods can lose their vitamin and nutritional value once they are exposed to these oxidative conditions.

      To help our customers safely and efficiently protect their valuable products against such loss, Clariant offers Oxy-Guard™ Oxygen Scavengers, a line of customizable oxygen absorbers for food packaging. Rather than adding preservatives or additives directly to food products to prevent oxidation, our O2 absorber products allow the packaging to prevent oxidation, helping to meet consumers’ demands for more natural and preservative-free foods.

      Clariant offers Oxy-Guard absorbers in various sizes, as individual packets or continuous strip configurations for automatic insertion. Their high capacity for oxygen absorption helps to maintain oxygen levels of less than 0.01% inside sealed packages, and enables our customers to safely transport high-quality foods full of flavor, freshness and nutritional value.

      • OXY-GUARD™ OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

        Oxygen Scavenger Questions? Call us. Oxy-Guard™ oxygen scavenging packets, also known as oxygen absorbers are a method of active packaging. Clariant’s oxygen absorbers aid in maintaining freshness in packaged foods such as pet treats, processed and dried meats, meals ready to eat (MRE’s), packaged coffee and teas. Shelf life of packaged foods is also prolonged by avoiding food degradation due to oxygen that can lead to the growth of microorganisms. Foods with unsaturated fats and oils also benefit due to their highly susceptibility to oxidation. A variety of sizes are available as either individual packets, or for automatic insertion, Oxy-Guard™ oxygen scavengers are also available as a continuous strip. Also available, Oxy-Guard™ Case Ready Meat oxygen absorbers ensure fast removal of oxygen in moist refrigerated conditions. For more information about our desiccant, oxygen absorber, and humidity indicator solutions, visit our Cargo & Device Protection page. For pharmaceutical packaging, visit our PharmaKeep® Oxygen Absorbers page. Join us on: Twitter Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Facebook more


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    Innovation

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    Like all Clariant businesses, Cargo & Device Protection is dedicated to product innovation based on dedicated and cutting-edge research and development. We lead the market in highly effective solutions for moisture and oxygen protection. Leveraging expertise in bentonite clay desiccants, silica gel desiccants and other adsorbent and absorbent technologies, Cargo & Device Protection continues to develop new solutions to meet evolving industry challenges, such as rising volumes of internationally shipped goods and increasingly stringent protection requirements for today’s miniaturized electronics.

    Clariant innovation places special emphasis on sustainability. Cargo & Device Protection solutions are making an important contribution to conserving valuable resources and reducing waste.

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  • Locations

    Locations

    Clariant Cargo & Device Protection operates around the world to support the global scope and multimode transport of today’s shipping. Customers worldwide depend upon our container desiccants, desiccant bags and humidity monitoring solutions to protect container-shipped cargo, ranging from food to agricultural goods to electronics and other products.

    Further, our global span also offers moisture protective solutions for the electronics, semiconductor dry packaging industries and government standards such as FDA, DIN, Mil-Spec and JEDEC.

    • Europe

      Germany Sales Office

      Moosburg, Germany
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      Ostenriederstraße 15
      85368 Moosburg
      Germany

      Tel.: +49 8761 82 765
      Fax: +49 8761 82 755

      France Sales Office

      Choisy le Roi, France
      6 rue Louise Michel 
      BP 207 
      94 603 Choisy le Roi
      France

      Tel.: +33 1 41 76 20 00 
      Fax: +33 1 41 76 20 57
    • Middle East and Africa

      Turkey Sales Office

      Kocaeli, Turkey
      GOSB İhsan Dede Cad. No:143
      41480 Gebze – Kocaeli, TURKEY

      Tel : +90 262 6737462
      Fax : +90 266 264 87 52
      Mobile: +90 530 524 38 19

      Turkey Plant

      Balikesir, Turkey
      Izmir Yolu 14. Km 
      Kesirven Köyü Mevkii
      Balikesir 10034
      Turkey

      Tel.: +90 266 264 8757 Pbx.
      Fax: +90 266 264 8752
    • Asia Pacific

      Australia Sales Office

      Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd.
      4 Coronation Avenue
      Kings Park
      2148 Australia

      Tel: +61 29 098 8431
      Fax: +61 2 9679 8309

      India Sales Office

      Mumbai, India
      Clariant India Limited
      Reliable Tech Park
      Thane Belapur Road
      Airoli, Navi Mumbai 400 708

      Tel: +91 22 7125 1480

      Singapore Sales Office

      Singapore
      1 International Business Park
      #08-01-04 The Synery
      Singapore 609917 

      Tel.: +65 6563 0288
      Fax: +65 6563 0200

      Indonesia Sales Office & Plant

      PT Clariant Adsorbents Indonesia
      Jl. Raya Narogong Km14
      Pangkalan 10, Desa Limusnunggal
      Bogor 16820, Indonesia

      Tel: +62 21 8249 7445
      Fax No: +62 21 8249 8585

      China Sales Office

      Clariant Chemicals (China) Ltd.
      No. 2 Lane 168, Linhong Road
      Changning District
      200335 Shanghai China

      Tel: +86 21 2248 3000
      Fax: +86 21 2248 3840

      China Plant

      Clariant Specialty Chemicals (Zhenjiang) Co. Ltd.
      No. 39, West Lin Jiang Road
      New District Zhenjiang City
      Jiangsu Province 212132

      Tel: +86 511 85956611
      Fax: +86 511 85956596

    • North America

      United States Sales Office & Plant

      California, USA
      926 S. 8th St.
      PO Box 610
      Colton, CA 92324
      United States

      Tel.: +1 909 825 1793
      Tel.: +1 800 966 1793
      Fax: +1 909 825 6271

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      New Mexico, USA
      Rio Grande Industrial Park
      101 Christine Drive
      Belen, NM 87002
      United States

      Tel: +1 505 244 7100
      Fax: +1 505 244 7121
    • Latin America

      Brazil Sales Office & Plant

      São-Paulo
      Rua Industrial, 802
      Rio Abaixo - Jacarei 
      12321-500 São-Paulo 
      Brazil

      Tel.: +55 12 2128-2288

      Colombia Sales Office

      Clariant S.A.
      Autopista Medellín KM 2.5
      Via Parcelas KM 1,
      Vereda Siberia
      Cota, Cundinamarca

      Tel: +57 314 470 3711


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    Cargo & Device Protection is a business group of Clariant’s BU Functional Minerals which, after half a century of organic growth and acquisition, has cultivated world-leading expertise and leadership in moisture and oxygen protection solutions.

    Today, Clariant’s Cargo & Device Protection group operates a global network of active sales offices, research & development centers and manufacturing facilities around the world. It serves its customers in the electronics & semiconductor, and shipping & logistics industries through a global network of direct sales and channel partners. 

    Part of Cargo & Device Protection’s rich history includes their introduction of humidity indicator cards.

    Commitment to Excellence

    Clariant is dedicated to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Teams of six-sigma black belts and green belts focus on optimizing the quality, consistency and efficiency of its production processes to meet customers' changing needs and to comply with the latest standards such as JEDEC, Mil-Spec, AFNOR and DIN.

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