There are numerous industries that manufacture products that rely on silica gel packets. The pharmaceutical industry is one of them.
In short, these effective moisture absorbing packets that contain silica gel help protect products from moisture damage. But let’s unpack that a little bit.
5 Reasons Why Pharmaceutical Products Need Silica Gel Packets
Without silica gel packets or bags, pharmaceutical products and their functions can easily be compromised. Silica gel absorbs excess moisture which helps:
1. Prevent Deterioration in Hardness of Tablets – Moisture can cause certain pharmaceutical products such as tablets to undergo physical and chemical changes which may decrease shelf life, effectiveness and safety.
2. Maintain Disintegration Time and Dissolution Rate – Moisture can increase the rate at which pharmaceutical products disintegrate or dissolve, possibly decreasing shelf life, effectiveness and safety.
3. Protect the Potency and Effectiveness of Products – Moisture can lead to pharmaceutical products being less potent or completely ineffective.
4. Maintain Physical Stability to Ensure Effectiveness & Safety – Moisture can lead to pharmaceutical products becoming unsafe or even toxic.
5. Maintain Product Quality & Shelf Life – Moisture damage can reduce the quality and shelf life of pharmaceutical products.
Our Products
In addition to providing a range of desiccant solutions for multiple applications, JB Anderson produces and distributes a range of in-the-box desiccant solutions set to meet your performance expectations.
JB Silica
JB Silica is recommended for pharmaceutical products, certain foods, cameras, firearm safes, clothing and shoes, various types of equipment, electronic devices and so forth.
With a shelf life of 36 months from the manufacturing date, these bags can absorb moisture over a longer period of time.
We have both indicating and non-indicating varieties to choose from. Sizes include 0.5 g, 1 g, 2 g, 4 g, 50 g, 100 g and other sizes as requested.
JB Mil Spec
Our JB Mil Spec product – historically the only universal standard for desiccants – was designed for use in military application and is sold in unit sizes.
Reach out to discuss your in-the-box desiccant needs or to find out more about our products.
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