On Sun, Feb 24, 2002 at 06:49:05PM -0000, Gustavo Coelho wrote:
> But then I discovered a product my wife is using to remove the excess
> humidity from inside the wardrobe. It seems to be calcium chloride, from the
> packing. I tried it in my drybox and it reduced the humidity from 65% to
> 35%. Wonderful!!! Just what I needed.
>
> Now, after reading the literature inclosed (irritating to the eyes, avoid
> contact with skin...) I'm wandering if this product can be harmfull to the
> cameras or lenses.
> Anyone knows anything about this product? Does it produces harmfull gases or
> not? TIA.
No, no harmful gasses. As long as it doesn't come in contact with anything
valuable, you should be fine. I use it to keep various things dry. The main
danger with it is that it is so highly hygroscopic that the liquid that
accumulates (which contains dissolved calcium chloride) can overflow, and
anything it flows onto is liable to be damaged/destroyed. You have to check it
reliably, and empty the collection vessel if appropriate.
John
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