Lab Desiccants and Drying Agents
Hygroscopic substances and drying agents for use in laboratory settings; drying agents are commonly used to keep other substances and samples dry, or to prevent moisture from forming on/in containers. Products include drying tubes, kits, etc.
Desiccants are typically chemicals or compounds that are hydroscopic (readily absorb moisture). Common desiccants include clays, silica gels, and calcium sulfate.
In the lab, desiccants are commonly used in desiccators and desiccator cabinets, with in-line air and gas drying columns, in absorption bulbs, U-tubes, glove boxes, sealed chambers, and wherever a dry environment is required. They are also used during transport, for storage, and maintaining materials and products ─ everything from clothing to electronics.
The moisture may come from a variety of sources:
- Water vapor in the air
- Moisture in packaging materials
- Moisture from permeation or leakage
Some desiccants contain an indicator or additive that produces a color change with moisture absorption. The indicator allows the user to see when the desiccant has absorbed its maximum amount of moisture and needs to be replaced or regenerated.
Some desiccants can be reused many times simply by heating them in an oven to allow moisture to evaporate. For indicating desiccants, one can also easily tell when the desiccant is again ready to use by the change back to the original color.
Desiccants may be available in a range of mesh or particle sizes. The Tyler Equivalent is a common type of mesh sizing and indicates the number of openings per linear inch of mesh. Common desiccant mesh sizes are 4, 8, and 10 to 12. Size 4 is typically used in gas phase applications; they are larger and less likely to break. Size 8 is smaller and can be more tightly packed.
MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL 20cc O2 and H2O Absorber
PHARMAKEEP KD-20, Packet, 4000 pcs/carton, >20 ml oxygen absorption capacity, >0.15 g moisture absorption capacity, 26 mm x 62 mm
Immunochemistry Technology Desiccant Packets 10/pk
Desiccant Pack includes ten silica gel desiccant packets (5gm ea.) used to absorb moisture during immunoassay plate storage. Include a desiccant packet with stored ELISA plates to increase stability and shelf-life.
Medchemexpress LLC Corn steep liquor | 66071-94-1 | 100 G
Corn steep liquor is a food-industry by-product supplied as a dried powder that serves as a nutrient-rich supplement for liquid culture media. It provides amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that support fungal mycelial growth and can increase production of secondary metabolites. Manufacturer storage and handling guidance should be followed for best results.
- Used as a nutritional additive for fungal liquid culture media.
- Enhances production of secondary metabolites and mycelial growth.
- Provided as a yellow to brown powder form.
- Available in multiple pack sizes for lab and scale-up use.
- CAS number 66071-94-1 for substance identification.
- Storage: powder -20°C (3 years) or 4°C (2 years); in solvent -80°C (6 months) or -20°C (1 month).
- Shipped at room temperature in continental US; conditions may vary elsewhere.
Andwin Scientific HUMIDITY INDICATOR CARD
The Humidity Indicator Cards are ideal for use as spot indicator. Humidity is less than 30% if the spot is in the "blue" condition. As humidity becomes greater than 30%, the spot will transform from "blue" to "pink"
Apexbio Technology LLC DCC-2036 (Rebastinib) 1020172-07-9 50mg
DCC-2036 (Rebastinib CAS 1020172-07-9) is a synthetic small molecule that acts as a conformational control inhibitor of ABL1 kinase By binding simultaneously to the E282/R386 switch-control pocket and the Met318 ATP hinge region DCC-2036 promotes the inactive type II conformation of ABL1 It exhibits potent inhibition of wild-type ABL1 (IC50 0 8 nM) and retains activity against the gatekeeper mutant ABL1T315I (IC50 4 nM) DCC-2036 demonstrates non-ATP-competitive inhibition and suppresses the proliferation of Ba/F3 and K562 cells in vitro It also extends survival in mouse models engrafted with BCR-ABL1T315I leukemic cells indicating its utility in research on tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance in leukemia
Electron Microscopy Sciences Desiccant Cartridge, Large
These desiccant cartridges can be used in desiccator cabinets or non-vacuum desiccators, analytical balance cases, and precision laboratory instruments. The clear polystyrene dish allows for instant visual inspection of the silica gel color which changes from blue to pale pink as it absorbs moisture.
A highly porous membrane covers the dish of the desiccant providing good moisture absorption. The desiccant can be regenerated by heating cartridges in an oven at 50 degree C (122 degree F) overnight or in a 150 degree C (302 degree F) oven for one hour. The silica gel is inert and non-toxic. Each cartridge is individually sealed in aluminum foil. Dispose of the cartridges after repeated use.