DESICCANT ENTRAINED POLYMER

摘要

The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing moisture absorbing desiccant entrained polymers. A polymer (25) is caused to assume a molten state, typically by applying heat and melting the polymer. A channeling agent (35) is blended then reacted into the polymer so that it is distributed within the product. A desiccating agent (30) is then blended into the product so that the desiccating agent is distributed within the product. The product is solidified so that the channeling agent forms passages (45) in the product through which moisture is communicable to desiccating agent that is entrained within the product. The solidified product may be used to form plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into any shaped article.