Desiccator Plug Humidity Indicator Colors Explained

Learn how to read the colors on humidity indicator cards in desiccator plugs. This guide explains what blue, pink, lavender, and white colors mean for your sealed container's humidity levels, and when to replace your desiccator plug. Need a humidity indicator card or desiccator plug for your application? Visit: https://www.clariant.com/en/business-units/additives-and-adsorbents/cargo-and-device-protection?utm_source=YouTube&utm_campaign=CDP&utm_medium=Link&utm_content=HIPlugVideo&utm_term=Adsorbents+and+AdditivesGlobal 📌 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - What the Colors Mean 0:25 - Blue Color (Dry Conditions) 0:33 - Lavender Color (Moderate Humidity) 0:37 - Pink Color (High Moisture) 1:03 - White Color (Water Damage/Replace) 1:09 - Storage and Handling Tips 1:20 - Closing & More Information What is a Desiccator Plug? Desiccator plugs are humidity control devices that both indicate AND control moisture levels in sealed containers. They screw into container walls and feature a clear viewing window with a humidity indicator card inside, plus a desiccant tube that extends into the container to actively keep products dry. How Does the Humidity Indicator Card Work? The indicator card inside the plug is reversible and changes color based on relative humidity levels. It lets you monitor conditions WITHOUT opening your sealed container, protecting sensitive goods from external elements. The card shows you the current state of humidity control inside. Why Use Desiccator Plugs? Sensitive goods in sealed containers (military packaging, aerospace equipment, electronics, medical devices) need humidity control but shouldn't be opened frequently. Desiccator plugs allow continuous monitoring and moisture control without exposing contents to external elements. Storage and Handling Tips: ✓ Store desiccator plugs in original packaging until installation ✓ Keep away from direct water, steam, and ammonia gases ✓ Indicators are water-soluble and will be damaged by direct contact ✓ Accurate within 5% when read at 75°F (24°C) Applications: Mount on flexible barriers, plastic and fiber bags, rigid equipment, electrical housings, mechanical boxes, sealed instruments, and other humidity-controlled spaces. Compatible with Mil-Std-2073-1 Method 50 and AS26860 aerospace specifications. Looking for desiccant bags to use with your desiccators? we offer a complete range of moisture control solutions including bentonite clay and silica gel desiccant bags to help keep your products dry and protected. To learn more about our desiccants visit https://www.clariant.com/en/Solutions/Products/2014/01/27/19/14/Desiccant-Bags?utm_source=YouTube&utm_campaign=CDP&utm_medium=Link&utm_content=HIPlugVideo&utm_term=Adsorbents+and+AdditivesGlobal For more videos about desiccants, container desiccants, and humidity indicator cards visit our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_OsZ7RK-4t5DzWTCZ7mTc7dD7pXAex_N&si=qh7VkbmiJp2i1tWS #HumidityIndicator #Desiccant #MoistureControl #LabEquipment #CargoProtection #MilitaryPackaging #IndustrialPackaging #DesiccatorPlug #Desiccants #silicagel