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product_id: 31689828
title: "Orange Indicating Silica Gel"
price: "R2166"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/31689828-orange-indicating-silica-gel
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Rechargeable & reusable beads 7.5 lbs premium capacity Color-changing moisture indicator Orange Indicating Silica Gel

**Price:** R2166
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🟠 Stay dry, stay sharp — moisture control that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Orange Indicating Silica Gel
- **How much does it cost?** R2166 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/31689828-orange-indicating-silica-gel)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly & Safe:** Cobalt chloride-free formula ensures non-toxic, environmentally responsible moisture management.
- • **Smart Color Indicator:** Orange beads shift to green at 50-60% saturation, giving you a clear, hassle-free signal to recharge.
- • **Effortless Reactivation:** Simply oven or microwave recharge your beads to restore peak drying power—saving money and reducing waste.
- • **Convenient & Durable Packaging:** Packaged in a USA-made airtight jug with handle for easy pouring, storage, and long-term freshness.
- • **Industrial-Grade Moisture Control:** 7.5 lbs of 3-5 mm silica beads engineered for maximum moisture absorption in demanding environments.

## Overview

‘Dry & Dry’ offers 7.5 lbs of premium 3-5 mm orange indicating silica gel beads designed for industrial and home use. These rechargeable beads change color from orange to green to signal moisture saturation, allowing precise timing for reactivation via oven or microwave. Free from toxic cobalt chloride, they provide a safe, eco-conscious solution for protecting 3D printer filaments, compressors, and other sensitive equipment. Packaged in a durable, airtight jug made in the USA, this desiccant ensures long-lasting freshness and easy handling, backed by a no-time-limit replacement warranty.

## Description

"Dry & Dry" [7.5 LBS] Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Rechargeable(1 Gallon): desertcart.com: Industrial & Scientific

Review: Works well and most importantly: It is not hazardous waste! - This stuff sucks... Moisture away! I've been using this stuff to keep my 3D printing filament dry and it works wonderfully. I've also successfully recharged it in the oven twice now (Florida has high humidity). It's very easy to tell when it's time to recharge because the color indication is *very* apparent. It's also not hazardous waste like the blue color-indicating silica gel! Orange-to-green color-indicating silica gel uses Methyl Violet which is mostly harmless (but don't let your dog eat it!) whereas the blue-to-pink color-indicating silica gel is *seriously toxic hazardous waste*: It uses chromium chloride. WARNING: If you spill it IT MAKES A HUGE MESS. Ugh. I've experienced a small spill and a *large* spill now and let me tell you: It's like dropping a million little ball bearings on the floor. They *go every which way* and will sneak into every nook and cranny in your garage/house. They also *hurt* when you accidentally step on them barefoot in the middle of the night to get a drink. They're also hard to see because the green color is semi-transparent which is the perfect camouflage for an object on the floor of any house or garage. If you *do* spill just vacuum them up. Yeah, they'll get dirty as all heck--they'll even *attract* dirt and make the floor extra clean--but silica gel still works fine when dirty. Also, if you're thinking, "I'll just wash them off" DO NOT DO THAT! If you pour water over this kind of silica gel IT CAN EXPLODE. Not in a dangerous sort of way, no. In a MESSY sort of way. So after doing a great job vacuuming it all up you'll have to repeat the process all over again except this time you'll have to vacuum the walls as well!
Review: Fabulous - Fabulous! Works great!

## Features

- Silica Gel Beads Size: 3-5 mm; These are not the fine powder type for drying flowers; Do not use them for drying flowers; You can place the beads inside organza bags, muslin bags, or any other breathable bags; Replacement desiccant for air dryers, 3D Printer Filament, and compressors.
- Indicating Orange silica gel beads will change to Dark Green when 50-60% absorbed with moisture; Still almost half more capacity is left to absorb moisture even after color change; Orange beads are free of cobalt chloride
- Beads can be Reactivated by Placing in the Oven for 0.5 to 2 hours at 200 to 250F Or Microwave for 10 Minutes at Defrost Mode; Don't use over 250F in the Oven; Depending on the beads' condition, they may take shorter than the recommended time; Please check the beads' color periodically
- Beads are stored in an Air-Tight Sealed Container for Long-term Preservation and Protection; Handle in the jug for easy carry and pour; Packaging jugs are made in the USA
- [Warranty Information] Our products are supported with new replacement with no time limits if they don’t work

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,401 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #150 in Desiccants |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 322 Reviews |

## Images

![Orange Indicating Silica Gel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619jzLCVjoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: These look quite tasty. What flavor are they?**
A: They were quite dry. You may want to try antifreeze instead. It has a sweeter flavor and better mouth feel. /s I assume this was a sarcastic question. Do not eat silica beads or drink antifreeze.

**Q: Is the moisture indicating agent in this product Methyl Violet?**
A: Yes, methyl violet is added to serve as indicating agent.

**Q: How much do i need to buy for a 64 cubic foot closet?  can i fill women's hosiery with the beads and hang them?  the closet is ~90% air tight**
A: Information below lets you estimate how many gram of silica gel is needed at a given volume of your container. 
This is general estimate when used in an air-tight sealed container. The amount of silica gel needed will depend on several factors: 
1. Chemical properties of the product that will be used: 
2. Volume of the container 
3. Conditions and physical properties of the container 

Container volume – silica gel beads in gram 
4 cubic feet - 60 gm 
8 cubic feet - 120 gram
64 cubic feet - 960 gram 

960 gram equals 2.12 lb. If your closet is ~90% air tight, you can use the whole bottle of 2lb 1 quart orange indicating beads.  Thank you.

**Q: What kind of container do you put the beads into so they can do their job**
A: As Scott has answered, T-Sac tea filters will work.  Also, you can use organza bag, Muslin bag, or women's hosiery.  Many customers have used any of these bags and found them working well.  Thank you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well and most importantly: It is not hazardous waste!
*by R***E on July 3, 2017*

This stuff sucks... Moisture away! I've been using this stuff to keep my 3D printing filament dry and it works wonderfully. I've also successfully recharged it in the oven twice now (Florida has high humidity). It's very easy to tell when it's time to recharge because the color indication is *very* apparent. It's also not hazardous waste like the blue color-indicating silica gel! Orange-to-green color-indicating silica gel uses Methyl Violet which is mostly harmless (but don't let your dog eat it!) whereas the blue-to-pink color-indicating silica gel is *seriously toxic hazardous waste*: It uses chromium chloride. WARNING: If you spill it IT MAKES A HUGE MESS. Ugh. I've experienced a small spill and a *large* spill now and let me tell you: It's like dropping a million little ball bearings on the floor. They *go every which way* and will sneak into every nook and cranny in your garage/house. They also *hurt* when you accidentally step on them barefoot in the middle of the night to get a drink. They're also hard to see because the green color is semi-transparent which is the perfect camouflage for an object on the floor of any house or garage. If you *do* spill just vacuum them up. Yeah, they'll get dirty as all heck--they'll even *attract* dirt and make the floor extra clean--but silica gel still works fine when dirty. Also, if you're thinking, "I'll just wash them off" DO NOT DO THAT! If you pour water over this kind of silica gel IT CAN EXPLODE. Not in a dangerous sort of way, no. In a MESSY sort of way. So after doing a great job vacuuming it all up you'll have to repeat the process all over again except this time you'll have to vacuum the walls as well!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous
*by E***Y on August 2, 2025*

Fabulous! Works great!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Definite Buy and a GREAT Seller
*by G***E on January 11, 2022*

I purchased the 5.5 lb container TWICE ... once in June and once in December for my 3d Printer Filament storage containers. I have had to recharge half the June purchase only once so far and the recharge in the oven worked perfectly. The product works GREAT and I have no complaints. In my smaller single spool containers the beads are still working with no recharge needed so far. It was my larger test containers (that leaked a lot of air) that needed the beads recharged, but now that I have better containers, the beads just last and last without any recharged needed. It is amazing how long they are lasting (probably also due to the fact that I have about 9-10 ounces of beads in each container.) My ambient room humidity is about 50-55% (I live in Florida), and the storage containers are all easily below 20% humidity. The seller is also great and responsive. I had a very slight concern on my second purchase and messaged them thru Amazon. The seller was EXTREMELY responsive and gave me answers to the questions that I had. They also went out of their way to ensure that I was a satisfied customer, which I am. I would not hesitate to purchase from Dry & Dry again and would STRONGLY RECOMMEND them and this product.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-19*