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  • s  absorbing moisture (as from the air)

  • A hygroscopic agent is what attracts and retains moisture in tobacco.
  • Only other ingredient cigaret companies reveal is a hygroscopic agent mixed with the tobacco to attract moisture.
  • Like silica gel, the new material is highly hygroscopic absorbs moisture, dehumidifies air.
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  • EMD Millipore Introduces DRYPOUR™ Packaging System To Minimize Caking Of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials
    EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaAof Darmstadt, Germany, has introduced the DRYPOUR™ packaging system, which minimizes caking of hygroscopic salts used in pharmaceutical manufacturing during transport and storage. The system, which consists of a polyethylene drum with a tamper-evident seal, a polyethylene liner with integrated desiccant bags and a breathable interior Tyvek® ...
    Feb. 6, 2014 - PharmaceuticalOnline

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