Desiccant - Types of Desiccants

Types of Desiccants

propylene glycol (E1520) as well as hexylene glycol and butylene glycol

  • glyceryl triacetate (E1518)
  • vinyl alcohol
  • neoagarobiose
  • sugar polyols such as glycerol, sorbitol (E420), xylitol and maltitol (E965)
  • polymeric polyols like polydextrose (E1200)
  • quillaia (E999)
  • lactic acid
  • urea
  • glycerin
  • aloe vera gel
  • MP Diol
  • alpha hydroxy acids like lactic acid
  • honey
  • lithium chloride is an excellent humectant, but is toxic.


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