Silica Gel Blue
Silica Gel Blue
Silica gel blue is an indicating desiccant: porous silica gel beads treated with an indicator that is blue when dry and turns pink as it absorbs moisture. Akshar Shop supplies silica gel blue to transformer, packaging, laboratory and compressed air users across India.
Key facts
| Synonyms | Blue silica gel, Indicating silica gel, Self-indicating desiccant |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| HSN code | 2811 |
| Dispatch from | Kolkata, West Bengal |
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Why buy from Akshar Shop: COA / SDS on request · GST invoice with every order · dispatch from Kolkata, delivery across India.
About Silica Gel Blue
Silica gel blue is an indicating desiccant: porous silica gel beads treated with an indicator that is blue when dry and turns pink as it absorbs moisture. Akshar Shop supplies silica gel blue to transformer, packaging, laboratory and compressed air users across India.
Uses and applications of Silica Gel Blue
- Breathers of power and distribution transformers
- Desiccant packets for electronics, instruments, medicines and leather goods packaging
- Laboratory desiccators
- Compressed air and gas dryers
- Moisture indicator mixed with white silica gel
- Protection of stored equipment, cameras and documents
Grades, forms and packing
Silica gel blue is supplied as beads or crystals in different size ranges, in bulk bags or drums and in small sachets on request. Used gel can usually be reactivated by heating to drive off moisture. Please share your application, required quantity and any specification you work to; we confirm the exact grade, packing and COA with the quotation.
Why buy Silica Gel Blue from Akshar Shop
- Proper GST tax invoice with product and HSN details for every dispatch
- Certificate of analysis and safety data sheet available on request
- Both bulk quantities and smaller packs, so you can trial before scaling up
- Pan-India delivery from our Kolkata base, with dispatch details shared on confirmation
Storage and handling
Keep in airtight containers in a dry place until use, as it starts absorbing moisture as soon as it is exposed. The blue indicator usually contains cobalt chloride, which is classed as a carcinogen; avoid dust, wear gloves and do not use in direct contact with food.
Related products: Silica Gel and Calcium Chloride.
For a quotation, use the enquiry form on this page or call / WhatsApp +91 92303 82749 with your quantity and delivery pincode.
Need the grade, pack size or price? Send an enquiry or WhatsApp +91 92303 82749. COA and SDS are available on request.
Specification
- Product : Indicating silica gel (blue to pink)
- Main constituent : Amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO2)
- Indicator : Usually cobalt chloride
- Appearance : Blue beads or crystals (dry); turns pink when saturated
- Solubility : Insoluble in water
- HSN code : 2811
- Typical applications : Transformer breathers, packaging desiccant, desiccators, air dryers
Frequently asked questions about Silica Gel Blue
What is Silica Gel Blue used for?
Silica gel blue is used in transformer breathers, as a desiccant in packaging and laboratory desiccators, in compressed air dryers and as a moisture indicator.
Which grades and pack sizes of Silica Gel Blue are available?
We supply beads or crystals in different size ranges in bulk packing, and sachets on request. The exact grade, size, packing and COA are confirmed with the quotation.
Do you provide COA and SDS for Silica Gel Blue?
Yes, COA and SDS are available on request. Ask for them when you send your enquiry and we will share them with the quotation.
Do you deliver Silica Gel Blue outside Kolkata?
Yes. Orders are dispatched from Kolkata to all parts of India by transport or courier. Share your delivery pincode and quantity and we will include freight in the quotation.
How should Silica Gel Blue be stored?
Keep it in airtight containers until use. The indicator usually contains cobalt chloride, so avoid dust, wear gloves and keep it away from direct food contact.
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Nature of Business: Trader & Supplier | Item: Silica Gel Blue | Akshar Exim Company Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata