Designed primarily to prolong the shelf life of food, oxygen absorbers (or oxygen scavengers) prevent the change of color in food products, stop oils in foods from becoming rancid, and prevent the growth of oxygen-dependent aerobic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria.
Oxygen supports the growth of microorganisms and can cause color changes and rancid odors in packaged foods. Some kinds of plastic packaging do not have a sufficient foil barrier to exclude oxygen from packaged foods. Oxygen scavengers effectively reduce the aerobic environment to 0% oxygen, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi and extending the shelf life of a food product drastically. Some products can be vacuum sealed to remove oxygen, but products that are of high value or fragile can be crushed or squeezed in the vacuum process, so oxygen-absorbing sachets are preferred, and are simpler to use.
High quality packaging sealed with reliable equipment is crucial for the effectiveness of the oxygen absorber. A minor packaging fault or leak can render the StayFresh™ packets useless and cause the contents to spoil. Protective flexible packaging requires a high barrier package with a low oxygen transmission rate, such as our Mylar® bags, sealed with dependable sealing machines.
Package Size | Oxygen Scavenger for Fine Grains (sugar, flour, etc.) | Oxygen Scavenger for Pasta and Thicker, Less Dense Foods |
6" x 6" | 20cc | 50cc |
8" x 8" | 50cc | 100cc |
10" x 14" | 100cc | 200cc |
10" x 16" | 150cc | 300cc |
16" x 18" | 500cc | 1000cc |
18" x 28" | 750cc | 1500cc |
20" x 24" | 750cc | 1500cc |
20" x 30" | 1000cc | 2000cc |
Dimensions | Per Case Part Number | Per Bag Part Number | Description | Oxygen Absorber | Order |
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1.0" x 1.57" | SF20CS6K | SF20PK200 |
30 bags in each case 1 bag = 200 absorbers 1 case = 6,000 absorbers |
20cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $13.481 case: $178.91 2 - 4 cases: $154.07/case 5 - 9 cases: $140.53/case 10+ cases: $134.66/case |
1.17" x 1.48" | SF30CS6K | SF30PK200 |
30 bags in each case 1 bag = 200 absorbers 1 case = 6,000 absorbers |
30cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $13.481 case: $194.90 2 - 4 cases: $175.39/case 5 - 9 cases: $161.00/case 10+ cases: $147.67/case |
1.15" x 1.51" | SF50CS5K | SF50PK200 |
25 bags in each case 1 bag = 200 absorbers 1 case = 5,000 absorbers |
50cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $11.231 case: $163.45 2 - 4 cases: $138.29/case 5 - 9 cases: $123.68/case 10+ cases: $106.62/case |
2.375" x 5.25" | SFSP50CS5K | SFSP50PK200 |
25 bags in each case 1 bag = 200 absorbers 1 case = 5,000 absorbers |
50cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $37.321 case: $285.42 2 - 4 cases: $261.86/case 5 - 9 cases: $237.66/case 10+ cases: $223.05/case |
1.35" x 1.72" | SF100CS2500 | SF100PK100 |
25 bags in each case 1 bag = 100 absorbers 1 case = 2,500 absorbers |
100cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $7.191 case: $137.75 2 - 4 cases: $133.10/case 5 - 9 cases: $126.88/case 10+ cases: $97.56/case |
1.56" x 1.72" | SF200CS1500 | ASYQXSF200 50 x 200cc Oxygen Absorbers (SF200PK50) + 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513) |
30 bags in each case 1 bag = 50 absorbers 1 case = 1,500 absorbers |
200cc | Bag of 50 Absorbers + 50 Superpoly Bags $11.30 1 case: $178.48 2 - 4 cases: $154.60/case 5 - 9 cases: $131.78/case 10+ cases: $122.19/case |
1.70" x 2.12" | SF300CS1500 | ASYQXSF300 50 x 300cc Oxygen Absorbers (SF300PK50) + 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513) |
30 bags in each case 1 bag = 50 absorbers 1 case = 1,500 absorbers |
300cc | Bag of 50 Absorbers + 50 Superpoly Bags $11.30 1 case: $159.18 2 - 4 cases: $130.61/case 5 - 9 cases: $123.25/case 10+ cases: $106.30/case |
2.33" x 2.54" | SF500CS1500 | ASYQXSF500 50 x 500cc Oxygen Absorbers (SF500PK50) + 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513) |
30 bags in each case 1 bag = 50 absorbers 1 case = 1,500 absorbers |
500cc | Bag of 50 Absorbers + 50 Superpoly Bags $11.30 1 case: $211.11 2 - 4 cases: $171.02/case 5 - 9 cases: $158.54/case 10+ cases: $151.40/case |
2.27" x 2.83" | SF750CS750 | SF750PK25 |
30 bags in each case 1 bag = 25 absorbers 1 case = 750 absorbers |
750cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $16.851 case: $214.84 2 - 4 cases: $196.82/case 5 - 9 cases: $158.97/case 10+ cases: $136.37/case |
2.32" x 3.05" | SF1KCS400 | SF1KPK20 |
20 bags in each case 1 bag = 20 absorbers 1 case = 400 absorbers |
1000cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $12.151 case: $132.32 2 - 4 cases: $119.09/case 5 - 9 cases: $112.48/case 10+ cases: $105.87/case |
2.70" x 3.30" | SF15KCS500 | SF15KPK25 |
20 bags in each case 1 bag = 25 absorbers 1 case = 500 absorbers |
1500cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $14.821 case: $191.38 2 - 4 cases: $170.06/case 5 - 9 cases: $148.84/case 10+ cases: $128.58/case |
2.63" x 3.74" | SF2KCS240 | SF2KPK10 |
24 bags in each case 1 bag = 10 absorbers 1 case = 240 absorbers |
2000cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $12.691 case: $127.73 2 - 4 cases: $118.77/case 5 - 9 cases: $111.42/case 10+ cases: $106.83/case |
2.88" x 4.22" | SF3KCS200 | SF3KPK8 |
25 bags in each case 1 bag = 8 absorbers 1 case = 200 absorbers |
3000cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $15.461 case: $151.61 2 - 4 cases: $122.61/case 5 - 9 cases: $116.54/case 10+ cases: $110.35/case |
3.44" x 4.56" | SF4KCS200 | SF4000PK8 |
25 bags in each case 1 bag = 8 absorbers 1 case = 200 absorbers |
4000cc |
Order Per Bag Per Bag $15.991 case: $159.61 2 - 4 cases: $130.08/case 5 - 9 cases: $123.57/case 10+ cases: $116.96/case |
Image | Part Number | Description | Order |
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ASYQXSF500 | 50 packets of 500cc Oxygen Absorber (SF500PK50) + 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513) *Bags hold up to 5lbs of rice and 4lbs of beans |
$11.30 | |
ASYQXSF500G5B | 50 absorbers of 500cc Oxygen Absorbers (SF500PK50), 1 MylarFoil Pouch (20MFS30) & 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513) *Bags hold up to 5lbs of rice and 4lbs of beans *Drum is not included |
$14.71 |
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