What are those little packets in pill bottles, electronics, and other items?
Ashley Falls, Mass. — Open a box with a new electronic device, a bottle of vitamins, jewelry, or other items and inside there is almost always a small packet. Most people do not realize they need something similar to protect their cherished photographs, documents, expensive electronics, cameras, collections, and other valuables. Family photos, documents, guns, optical equipment, electronics, jewelry, and other treasured items can all be destroyed by condensation and moisture in the air. Most damage to stored valuables and supplies is caused by humidity trapped in a storage area. That humidity turns into almost imperceptible condensation which causes irreparable damage. Since World War II, silica gel has been the desiccant of choice by government and industry, simply because it works so well at such a very low cost. Silica gel prevents moisture related problems before they begin. That is why so many products come with a small packet of silica gel. Silica gel creates a protective shield
