Oxygen Absorbers

Protection Experts Australia now offers a range of oxygen absorbers for protecting your products from damage due to oxidization.

Why use Oxygen Absorbers?

The main function of the oxygen absorbers is to remove oxygen and carbon dioxide in a closed container. An oxygen free environment can be reached within 24 hours at normal temperature.

Typical Applications

Oxygen absorbers can be used for a wide range of snack and food products. Examples include:

– Seeds, nuts and dried fruits
– Beef jerky and dried foods
– Pet foods
– Cakes, cookies and other bakery goods
– Herbs, tea and tobacco
– Coffee

How to calculate the quantity of oxygen absorbers to be used?

Advantages of Oxygen Absorbers

– Protects against Mould Growth
– Prevents growth of microbes
– Stops fat from oxidising
– Maintains original taste, colour and consistency​

Shelf Life

Shelf life is up to 18 months. Ensure that the sachets are stored at room temperature (5 °C to 30 °C) in their sealed package before use. The sachets should not be exposed to direct sunlight​.

Product Notes

The oxygen absorbers do not contain any ethyl alcohol and it has not been used in the manufacturing process. No ingredients of animal origin have been used.

Main Ingredients (Iron Based):

– Iron Powder
– Active Carbon Powder
– Salt
– Diatomite Granule
– Water

The package should be completely sealed with PET, nylon or other high barrier material. The package should have an oxygen permissibility rate which is lower than 20 CC per square metre per day.​