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Commonly asked questions on the subject of using oxygen absorbers in food applications: 

1.  What is an oxygen absorber made of? 
2.  Is OxyFree® toxic to humans or animals? 
3.  Does the OxyFree® sachet emit any gas inside of the food packaging? 
4.  Why use OxyFree®? 
5.  What are the benefits of using OxyFree®? 
6.  How do I obtain a sample for testing purposes? 
7.  Are OxyFree® sachets approved by the FDA for food application? 
8.  Can OxyFree® absorbers be exposed to open air before application? 
9.  My company uses both gas flushing and vacuum packaging. Why do we need to use OxyFree®? 
10. How do you apply OxyFree® sachets? 
11. What lab test do you use to know the level of oxygen inside the package without piercing the package with oxygen testing instruments? 
12. How do you handle sachets after the master bag has been opened? 
13. How do you measure the oxygen volume and pick out the appropriate size sachet for an application? 
14. How do you store any unused sachets? 
15. How long may sachets stay exposed to open air before being sealed? 
16. How are oxygen indicators stored? 
17. Our product has a major problem developing mold during storage. Would oxygen absorbers help us to overcome this problem? 
18. We use gas flushing in our factory. Would the barrier of film that is commonly used for gas flushing be suitable for use with oxygen absorbers?
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