A desiccant is a material used to absorb moisture from the surroundings, thereby reducing humidity in an enclosed environment. Desiccants are typically used in packaging, air-drying systems, and industrial processes where moisture can be harmful to products or machinery.

Types of Desiccant
There are several types of desiccants, and at Nordic Filtration, we have carefully selected which ones to offer our customers.

Activated Alumina

What is Alumina?: A porous form of aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), often used as an adsorbent or catalyst.

What does it do?: Absorbs moisture, chlorides, and certain gaseous pollutants from air or liquids.

Applications:

  • Drying of gases (e.g., natural gas, compressed air).
  • Removing water from liquids like gasoline or solvents.
  • Fluoride removal from drinking water.


COO: France - HS Code 2818 2000 (90)

 

Molecular Sieve

What is Molecular Sieve?: A synthetic zeolite material with microscopic pores that precisely adsorb molecules based on their size.

What does it do?: Adsorbs water and other polar molecules quickly and efficiently, even at low humidity.

Applications:

  • Drying of gases and liquids in petrochemical and pharmaceutical processes.
  • CO₂ removal in natural gas processing.
  • Isolation of oxygen and nitrogen in cryogenic processes.


COO: Germany - HS Code 3824 9915 (90)

 

Activated Carbon

What is Activated Carbon?: A carbon material with a high surface area, created through activation by heating and chemical processes.

What does it do?: Absorbs organic compounds, odors, and impurities from air and liquids.

Applications:

  • Air and water purification.
  • Solvent recovery in industrial processes.
  • Use in medical applications as an antidote for poisoning.


COO: China - HS Code 3802 1000

 

Silica Gel

What is Silica Gel?: An amorphous silica material with high porosity.

What does it do?: Adsorbs moisture from the air and protects against condensation.

Applications:

  • Protection of electronics and sensitive products during transportation.
  • Air drying in compressed air systems.
  • Use in packaging to prevent moisture.


COO: Germany - HS Code 3824 9996

 

Sorbead Air R

What is Sorbead Air R?: A specially developed silica gel product with high thermal stability.

What does it do?: Effectively dries compressed air and other industrial gases.

Applications:

  • Industrial air drying systems.
  • Processes requiring high purity and reliability.


COO: Germany - HS Code 2842 1000

 

Sorbead Air WS

What is Sorbead Air WS?: A variant of Sorbead Air with additional properties for demanding moisture removal.

What does it do?: Effective in removing moisture even under changing conditions, including high-humidity environments.

Applications:

  • Air drying in extreme environments.
  • Processes requiring maximum stability and long lifespan.


COO: Germany - HS Code 2842 1000