What is an oxygen absorber made of?
Oxygen absorbers, also called oxygen scavengers, are chemical mixtures packed in the form of sachets or packets in a plastic film. The chemical ingredient has a chemical reaction with oxygen molecules to form an oxidized compound, removing free-forms of oxygen molecules from the surrounding environment. The chemical mixture in OxyFree oxygen absorber sachets has an active ingredient of iron powder (Fe) in most formulas. Alternative OxyFree absorbers have an active ingredient of Vitamin C.
