FAQ
Q: Is silica gel danderous or toxic?
A: Silica Gel is non-toxic and recognized as a “GRAS” (Generally Recognized As Safe) product by the FDA. The industry standard for Dry Food packaging is Silica Gel packaged in Tyvek, Tyvek is a more sturdy and tear resistant material then Cotton.
Some types of Silica Gel, which they consider Indicating Silica Gel, have been impregnated with cobalt chloride, which is blue silica gel when it is dry and turns to pink when it is saturated. There have been some significant health and environmental risks attributed to the use of cobalt chloride within the Silica Gel including possibly causing cancer, along with skin and respiratory irritation. We, along with several other retailers, offer a safer alternative which is Indicating Silica Gel that goes from orange to green and does not contain cobalt chloride.
Q: How much Silica Gel should I use for my application?
A: The coverage areas as stated are estimates when used in an enclosed air tight container. The amount of Silica Gel or Desiccant silica gel required will depend upon several factors including: the chemical characteristics of the product, volume contents of container, physical properties of the container, and conditions in which container will be stored/used. Use the chart below to get an idea of how much to start out using. Minimum Requirements: Container Size – Packet Size 70 cubic inches – ½ gram 100 cubic inches – ¾ gram 130 cubic inches – 1 gram 260 cubic inches – 2 grams 389 cubic inches – 3 grams 648 cubic inches – 5 grams 1296 cubic inches – 10 grams 2 cubic feet – 28 grams 4 cubic feet – 56 grams 8 cubic feet – 112 grams 16 cubic feet – 224 grams 32 cubic feet – 448 grams 15 cubic feet – 200 grams 33 cubic feet – 450 grams 57 cubic feet – 750 grams 66 cubic feet – 900 grams
Q: How can I buy your products?
A: You can send us your inquiry to our email or call us, we’ll appreciate them.
You can give us your demand and usage of the product, we can choose the proper one for you.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for your products?
A: Our minimum order is 500g as a sample delivery.
Our old customer can get the free sample.
Q: How do you make a price offer and how long is its validity?
A: Our price is up to your product’s specification and quantity;
Normally, according to changes in the price of material and freight, we can keep the quotation valid for 3days.
Q: What payment terms do you accept?
A: T/T: 100% T/T in advance; T/T in advance and balance against B/L copy
L/C: L/C at sight; L/C 60/90/120daysOA: OA30/60/90days
Q: Where do you load the goods?
A: Our main port, such as Shanghai、Qingdao、Tianjin and others.
Q: What’s your delivery and transit time?
A: In normal circumstances, we delivery the products within 2-3weeks after receiving your payment or copy of L/C.
Q: What types of containers are used to package products from your company?
A: 20’FCL、40’FCL、40’HQ.
Q: Is your company able to meet customer specific specification requirements?
A: We have a professional scientific research team, we can offer you the products under your demand.
Q: Do you have agent in other countries?
A: Until now, we have no agent in other countries, we wish to establish a good corporation with your esteemed company.