Montmorillonite Clay Desiccant
Montmorillonite Clay Desiccant
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Montmorillonite Clay is the least expensive of all
desiccants and is a naturally occurring nonhazardous mineral
Montmorillonite Clay is used in most industrial
applications requiring humidity control because it
recharges easily and does not swell as it adsorbs
water vapor.
This desiccant works well at low and room
temperatures, but has a low ceiling temperature.
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At 120º F montmorillonite clay will begin to desorb or
shed the moisture it has absorbed, an important
consideration for storage in hot areas.

Desiccants on their own can be extremely effective,
although they work better when used in combination
with moisture barrier bags.
Different moisture barrier bag materials come with
different MVTR ratings.
The most effective moisture barrier bag material has
an MVTR rating of 0.02, meaning that only 0.02
grams of moisture can penetrate the material over a
24-hour period in 95 percent humidity.
Provided by Protective Packaging Corporation
1746 W. Crosby Road Bldg. 108
Carrollton, Texas 75006
p: 1.800-644-4032

Montmorillonite Clay Desiccant

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    Montmorillonite Clay Desiccant MontmorilloniteClay Desiccant • • • Montmorillonite Clay is the least expensive of all desiccants and is a naturally occurring nonhazardous mineral Montmorillonite Clay is used in most industrial applications requiring humidity control because it recharges easily and does not swell as it adsorbs water vapor. This desiccant works well at low and room temperatures, but has a low ceiling temperature. – • • • At 120º F montmorillonite clay will begin to desorb or shed the moisture it has absorbed, an important consideration for storage in hot areas. Desiccants on their own can be extremely effective, although they work better when used in combination with moisture barrier bags. Different moisture barrier bag materials come with different MVTR ratings. The most effective moisture barrier bag material has an MVTR rating of 0.02, meaning that only 0.02 grams of moisture can penetrate the material over a 24-hour period in 95 percent humidity. Provided by Protective Packaging Corporation 1746 W. Crosby Road Bldg. 108 Carrollton, Texas 75006 p: 1.800-644-4032

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