Art Sorb is a moisture-sensitive silica material humidity controller designed for climate control in sealed environments for fine art preservation, artefact preservation, and heritage protection. It maintains stable relative humidity levels by adsorbing and desorbing moisture, aided by the addition of lithium chloride to reduce humidity in high-humidity conditions.

Maintaining Optimal Humidity for Art Preservation

Climatic changes in temperature and humidity can cause damage to artworks and artefacts, such as colour fading, cracking, and deformation. The humidity controller minimises deterioration caused by climatic fluctuations, making it an effective solution for preserving heritage items.

Compared to standard silica desiccants, it provides precise humidity control. The humidity controller reacts quickly to humidity changes in environments ranging from 40 – 70% relative humidity. Place the Art sorb in airtight display cases with sufficient air contact to be effective without direct contact with the artefact.

To optimise its performance, use a heat shield to block light or place the controller outside the box when there is a heat source. Art Sorb has a shelf life of approximately five years, making it a reliable solution for fine art preservation and artefact preservation.

  • Works well with artefacts and arts
  • Lasts for 5 years and needs to be re-humidified after 3 years
  • Maintains relative humidity between 40%-70%
  • Precise Moisture Buffering Ability
  • Non-Dusting and Non-Reactive
  • Control and maintain humidity within 5% of the target relative humidity (RH)
 Product  Packaging  Dimension  %RH  COVERAGE     VOLUME
 Beads  16kg (2 x 8kg Tin Cans)  1.7-4.0mm  40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70  1lb = 16 ft3
 Sheets  20 Per Case  20” x 20” x 1/8”  40, 50, 60, 70  1 Sheet = 3.5 ft3
 Full  Cassettes  22 Pieces Per Case  13” x 4 3/8” x 15/8”  40, 50, 60  1 Full Cassette = 26 ft3
 Half Cassettes  44 Pieces Per Case  13” x 4 3/8” x 7/8 “  40, 50, 60  1 Half Cassette = 13 ft3
 RELATIVE HUMIDITY  MATERIAL
 RH55-65%  Paper, wood, dying and weaving products, Japanese lacquer
 RH50-65%  Elephant tusk, pelts, parchments, nature-related works
 RH50-55%  Oil paintings
 RH45-55%  Fossils
 RH45% Max  Metal, rocks, and ceramics (desalination required)

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