Molecular Sieve for Powder Coating Molecular sieve is an adsorbent that has the strong ability to control the moisture and humidity from liquids and gases. You must know that moisture can bring damaging effects of moisture in coating, sealants and adhesives products. The water vapors can blend with these products from fillers or ambient air during the production process. Not only this, several contaminated gases such as carbon dioxide can cause moisture related issues and may results to blistering and degradation.