4A Molecular sieve activated powder

4A Molecular sieve activated powder

Molecular sieve activated powder
4A molecular sieve activated powder is a dehydrated synthetic zeolite powder with an effective pore opening of about 4 angstroms. It selectively adsorbs water and other small molecules such as CO₂, H₂S, methanol, and ethanol, while excluding larger compounds. This makes it a versatile desiccant for drying air, refrigerants, natural gas, and various solvents. It is also widely used as a moisture scavenger in polyurethane, coatings, and sealants to prevent defects, offering high adsorption capacity, excellent dispersibility, and chemical inertness.

Product Description

High-Activity Scavenging Powder

4A Molecular Sieve Activated Powder (Type A Sodium Form)

Produced by deeply dehydrating synthetic sodium-form zeolite crystals into an ultra-fine, reactive powder with a 4-angstrom pore opening. It functions as an active chemical desiccant designed to eliminate trace moisture, stop bubble formation, and prevent micro-defects in coatings, adhesives, and polymer systems.

Effective Pore Size
~ 4 Angstroms (4A)
Particle Size (D90)
≤ 10 - 20 µm (Customizable)
Ignition Loss
≤ 2.0 - 5.0 wt%
Adsorption Kinetics
Instantaneous Scavenging

Active Scavenging & Broad Molecular Capture

4A molecular sieve activated powder features a sodium alumino-silicate framework with uniform 4-angstrom pores. Supplied in an unshaped micronized powder form, it disperses homogeneously throughout liquid or viscous matrices to capture water and polar impurities on contact.

Its specific pore dimensions allow the adsorption of molecules such as water, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide while blocking larger structural components, making it an ideal non-migrating active filler for industrial formulations.

4A Molecular sieve activated powder

Technical Specifications

Physical & Chemical PropertyStandard SpecificationCustomization Options
AppearanceFine White PowderTailored bulk density profiles
Pore Aperture~ 4.0 Å (Sodium NaA Type)Calibrated particle distribution
Fineness (D50 / D90)D90 < 15 µm / D50 < 5 µmCustom milling and micronization
Ignition Loss (1000°C)≤ 5.0% maxHigh-temperature active activation grades
pH Value (5% slurry)9.0 – 11.0Surface modified neutral options available

Core Application Sectors

Polyurethane & Sealant Systems

Blended into PU sealants, adhesives, and casting resins to chemically bind moisture, preventing foaming, pinholes, and curing disruption.

Paints, Coatings & Epoxies

Added to solvent-free or moisture-curing coating systems to scavenge trapped water vapor and improve shelf-life stability.

Insulating Glass Spacer Matrices

Incorporated into specialized adhesive and spacer compounds to adsorb residual humidity and inhibit window fogging.


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