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• Desiccant bags

• Desiccant capsules

• Desiccant
cartridges

• Indicators

• Packing aids

• Molecular sieves

• White silica gel and

self-indicating gel

• Shockwatch

• Desiccant activated alumina

• Laminated barrier foils

• Packing list shields and envelopes

• Swing lids / Ventilation panels

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DESICCANT BAGS

Damage caused by corrosion or humidity are likely to TROPAgel® are manufactured with highly efficient
occur during transportation or storage of industrial drying agents allowing for a high adsorption and drying
products such as: rate thanks to their superior porous properties.
The adsorption capacity may be as high as 30% of its
• Machine tools weight at 80% RH and 25°C.
• Data processing plants TROPAgel® desiccant bags are chemically inert and
• Optical and precision instruments non-toxic for metal or any other materials.
• Electronic equipment
• Pharmaceuticals TROPAgel® corrosion protection is further required
• Chemicals during the transportation of industrial steel and iron
• Military components products, as well as for copper and aluminium goods
• Leather goods which are usually transported in a hermetically sealed
• Food environment, where the formation of condensation
water will have a corrosive effect on the transported
Desiccant bags, filled with highly active drying agents, goods. The formation of such condensation water may
offer the ideal solution for the protection of moisture- be triggered by a sharp fall in temperature.
sensitive goods in an effective and environmentally
friendly way. The attached table allows for an easy calculation
of the required amount of drying agent and thus
The filling of the desiccant bags is measured in units. the corresponding amount of desiccant units.
One desiccant unit is equal to the amount of a drying Further factors need to be observed in order to
agent capable of adsorbing a minimum of 3g at guarantee true desiccant protection since the
20% relative humidity and 6g at 40% relative humidity drying agent, according to DIN 55473, has only
of water vapour at an air temperature of 23°C (±2). a limited humidity adsorption capacity.

The DIN 55473 only allows for the description in desic- We have therefore developed a simple method to
cant units. The following table offers an overview of the calculate the amount of desiccants required for the
approximate amount of desiccant in each bag. respective purpose. The information is available on disc
which can be purchased through our company.
Units 1/6 1/3 1/2 1 2
• Type of packaging
= approximately g • Amount of water vapour penetrating
Filling weight 6 12 18 35 70 through the packaging from the outside
• Length of transportation and storage
Units 4 8 16 32 80 period at the addressee
• Climate conditions during the
= approximately g transportation and at the recipient’s end
Filling weight 145 285 540 1130 2850 • Level of humidity inside the packaging
• Amount of padding material used (wood,
paper, synthetic fillers, cardboard, wooden
Version A – DIN 55473 parts, etc.)
low dust leakage = regular bag

Version B – DIN 55473

dust-free = for highly sensitive products

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DESICCANT BAGS

WATER CONTENT SUBJECT TO TEMPERATURE AND

RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Air temperature in °C

50 . . . . . .
r.F r.F r.F r.F r.F r.F
40 % % % % 0% %
10 20 40 6 0 8 0
10
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60

0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0

3
water vapour content of the air in H20/m

SEAWORTHY PACKING

Wooden boxes, The desiccant bags are used in combination with barrier There needs to be a constant humidity level of below
packaged items foils. Each foil type is equipped with a specific rate 50% inside the packaging in order to truly prevent
shrink-wrapped of water vapour permeability. When calculating the corrosive damage.
in aluminium amount of drying agents needed, the degree of humid-
or polyethylene ity continuously penetrating the packaging therefore There are two types of barrier foils:
barrier foil. needs to be taken into account. Please also refer to
DIN 55474. Please make sure to adhere to the items Polyethylene Barrier Foil
listed below: For transportation and storage periods with a maximum
term of 1 year.
• More than one temperature zone during
transportation Aluminium Barrier Foil TL 8135-0003
• Total length of transportation For transportation and storage periods between 1 and
• Storage time up to 5 years.
• Degree of water vapour permeability of the foil
• Packaging surface measured in m2 When using standardized packaging with polyethylene
(all 6 sides) barrier foil it is important to use a foil with a total
thickness of 200 microns and a maximum water vapour
permeability rate of 0.5 g/m2 in 24 hours and 23°C/
85% RH (please also refer to DIN 55122).

All packaged goods with storage over extended

periods of time need to be sealed and shrink-wrapped
with an aluminium barrier foil, i.e. Tropac®. For further
information, please refer to the chapter “multilayer
barrier foils”.

All calculations based on goods in packing boxes

can also be applied to small items packed into the
respective laminated barrier foil bags.

In the table, both sides of the surface are illustrated

in square meters.

All packaging needs to be free from any leaks and

damages or split seams.

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DESICCANT BAGS

SEALED BARRIER PACKAGING

Tin Barrel
This type of packaging effectively prevents the Please observe the temperatures on the interior of the
penetration of humidity due to its water vapour packing area. The requirement is 1 unit of drying
resistant properties. The air, initially included inside the agent per 200 l of head space inside the packaging
packaging, therefore needs to be dehumidified. in reference to the empty packaging drum.

TYPES AVAILABLE

VA Type A TA Type B
Low-dust bag made of tear-proof fleece material. Dust-free tyvek bag made of a special tear-proof
Minimum order of 8 units. Hanging loops included. Area protective fabric with a low particle count. Area of
of application: All overseas packaging. application: Pharmaceutical industry, electronics and
any packaging with elevated exposure levels. This item
PA Type B meets the FDA-requirements (DMF 1893).
Dust-free soda-paper bags for regular use.
Types PA 1/6-4 units
Types VA 1/6-32 units
All products can be equipped with a humidity Types VA 1/6-16 units
indicator card as an additional feature.
In that case, a “W” will be added to the These types are in line with the DIN 55473 in
product labelling (example: VAW). the 02/2001 version and are provided with
the DIN Certco sign 5B004.

Please contact us for

custom-made desiccant
bags which we will
manufacture according
to your request and
requirements.
We offer special
sized bags with an
imprint according to
your own design.

We would be happy
to assist you with
your product needs.

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DESICCANT BAGS

PACKAGING OF DESICCANT BAGS

ACCORDING TO DIN 55473

The basic packaging consists of a polyethylene bag in Units 1/6 1/3 1/2 1 2
line with DIN 55473 and applies for all bag types which
are divided as follows: 1 Basic Pack
contains: 100 80 60 40 20
Inside this basic packaging, the desiccant bags may be
stored in dry areas for extended periods of time without Units 4 8 16 32 80
losing any of their dehumidifying capacity. Each of
the basic packaging is imprinted with an instruction 1 Basic Pack
manual and contains a humidity level indicator 8% RH. contains: 15 10 5 3 1
If the colour of the indicator is blue, the desiccant is still
active. Please refer to the text on the tally sheet when
the indicator has turned pink.

The items are shipped inside a corrugated cardboard Units 1/6 1/3 1/2 1 2
box which holds up to 30 kg with a net weight of up
to approx. 20 kg. The box includes the following total 1 Original
quantities: cardboard box
contains: 1500 1000 800 500 240

Units 4 8 16 32 80

1 Original
cardboard box
contains: 120 60 30 18 7

SAFETY AND COST ADVANTAGE

TROPAgel® desiccant bags with highly effective drying The information rendered in this brochure is just a short
agents guarantee the safe transportation of your overview and is noncommittal. We kindly ask you to
products coupled with a cost advantage through: refer to the local conditions and the materials applied
when using the desiccant bags.
• Reduction of transportation time and simple
packaging Please do not hesitate to contact us for any
• Increase in customer satisfaction further inquiries you may have and we would
• Lower insurance premiums / no risk exclusions be happy to personally assist you with all your
• No transportation or storage damage packaging requirements.
• Environmentally-friendly disposal of the drying agent
(domestic waste).

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DESICCANT MINI BAGS

THE PRODUCT

The especially compact product requires only a offer a multitude of application possibilities. At the same
minimum of packaging space. Its compact size (please time, our “TROPACK Mini” reliably offers its usual and
refer to the table below) and the white silica gel filling outstanding humidity adsorption capacity.

DESICCANT BAG MATERIAL

The mini bags are made of heat-sealed Tyvek®. guarantees an absolutely dust-free end product for the
Tyvek® is an extremely resistant and durable material protection of sensitive goods. Additional features are the
made from polyolefin fibres. The high fibre density wear-resistant and lint-free surface of the bags.

THE DRYING AGENT

The bags are usually filled with white silica gel, but you can
also select a 4 Angstroms or any other pore size molecu-
lar sieve filling.

DURABILITY

Due to the chemically inert filling material, the protected

goods remain free from mould, corrosion and other
detrimental chemical reactions.

LABELLING

All bags can be imprinted with a warning or caution state- statement in German, English, French and Spanish.
ment and company logo according to your request. We would be happy to accommodate your requests.
The bags come with a standard “do not eat” warning

PRODUCT COMPOSITION

Tyvek® is medically tested, chemically inert and therefore requirements of the FDA and approved for indirect food
serves as the ideal drying agent for all food packaging. contact applications. White silica gel further meets the
The TROPACK minis are in line with the provisions of the TOSCA provisions of the positive list of additives of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the German Commission of the European Communities (CEC) for the
Federal Public Health Department (“Bundesgesundheits- manufacturers of food-proved additives, plastics and
amt”). The desiccant fill white silica gel is in line with the dyes, which may come into contact with food.

Tyvek® miniature desiccant bags

White silica gel fill 0.2-1 mm

or molecular sieve 4Å
weight g 0,5 1,0 2,0 3,0
Dimen-
sions: mm 20 x 30 20 x 40 23 x 50 23 x 58
+/- 2mm

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CONTAINER DESICCANT BAGS

THE PRODUCT

TranSorb™ desiccant bags possess the capacity of against condensation water. The water adsorption rate
reducing the dew point in storage and transportation is about twice as high as its own weight. One bag
containers and offer an especially effective protection weighs 196 grams and measures 17.78 cm x 25.4 cm.

DESICCANT BAG MATERIAL

The bags are made of Tyvek® and foil. Tyvek® is a material the high fibre density. The surface is wear-resistant and
with outstanding resistant properties. The polyolefin fibre lint-free with an integrated heat protection.
used is extremely durable. The bags are dust-free due to

THE DRYING AGENT

TranSorb™ desiccant bags are equipped with a specially transport over longer periods of time. The amount
developed drying agent with very high humidity adsorp- required always depends upon the individual container
tion properties. They have been especially designed size. For example, 32 desiccant bags would usually
to effectively protect the goods against rust, corrosion, suffice for a 20-foot container.
mildew, and other moisture and humidity damage during

DURABILITY

TranSorb™ desiccant bags are designed to last over placed on the bottom or near the wall of the container.
longer periods of time. They are capable of adsorbing TranSorb™ desiccant bags are wear-resistant, dust and
humidity over the course of 45 days and beyond and lint-free and equipped with an integrated heat protection
thus protect the transported goods against moisture- and also suitable for storage container use.
related damage. The handling is easy. They are simply

LABELLING

The bags come with a standard “do not eat” warning statement and your company logo according to your
statement in German, English, French and Spanish. request. Please contact us at any time for further
All bags can be imprinted with a warning or caution inquiries.

PRODUCT COMPOSITION

Both bag and drying agent are explicitly labelled to be a patent has been filed, does also meet the requirements
approved for food contact. Tyvek® has been medically of the German Federal Public Health Department and the
tested. The material is chemically inert which makes it U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
suitable for the use during food transports. The drying
agent inside the bag, for which the application for

TranSorb® desiccant bag

Fill: Calcium, chloride and vermiculite

Weight: ~g 196
>
Dimensions mm 200 x 300
amount of moisture adsorbed (g)

TransSorb® absorption curve

400

300

200

100

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Days, 20° C, 90%

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MULTILAYER BARRIER FOILS

Goods vulnerable to corrosion need to be protected by The material components listed here is the best
a reliable form of packaging if they are supposed to possible economical solution because they allow
be transported by sea or into polar or tropical regions. optimal coordination. Freight costs are kept at
The same caution is to be applied to storage periods a minimum due to their low weight and minimal amount
extending one year or more. of effort in preservation and handling.
The all-weather packaging consists of a water vapour
resistant barrier equipped with a considerable quantity
of drying agent.

BARRIER FOIL MATERIALS

There are three different barrier product types Tropac® I and III offer a 100% protection against
depending on the individual requirements: water vapour, oils and grease. The material is flexible,
scrub and rot resistant and heat-sealable on the matt
Tropac® I – for regular use side of the product. Our barrier foils are also available as
This material has been especially designed for irregular tubes, flat bags or crate liners.
shaped metal parts and large machinery in a canted
design. TROPAgel® – Drying Agents
in combination with barrier foils are the perfect all-
Tropac® III – to meet more demanding weather packaging. The barrier foils hermetically seal
requirements the packaged goods from the ambient air. The drying
Tear-proof product with an enhanced tensile and agent adsorbs and scavenges the remaining moisture
bursting strength. from the bag’s interior.

Tropac® I Tropac® III

Our special offer for you: Material Composition Polyethylene Polyethylene
We can custom-make (HD/LDPE foil)
covers or “crate liners” Aluminium Aluminium
to suit your own Polyester Polyester
individual requirements. Mass per unit area
DIN 53104 g/m2 120 128
Thickness
DIN 53105 µm 110 115
Tensile strength
DIN 53455
lengthwise N 75 70
crosswise N 85 75
Tensile strength of the
sealed seams
DIN 53455 N 32 55
Burst resistance
DIN 53141 kPa 604 458
Temperature range
for the application °C -60 to + 100 -40 to + 80
Water vapour permeability
DIN 53122 part 2 g/m2d <0.01 <0.01
Oil resistance
DIN 53521 yes yes
Compliance with military
requirements
TL 8135-0003-1 + +
MIL-B-131-G + +
Form of delivery and sizes
available:
roll length m 100 100
roll width cm 100/125/150 100/125/150

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DESICCANT CARTRIDGES AND CAPSULES

Desiccant cartridges and capsules are required in order moisture inside the equipment and the humidity penetrat-
to effectively protect high-end equipment used for ing through leaks in the packaging may condense by
measuring and controlling optical and electronic devices ambient temperature cooling and result in the formation
against corrosion or moisture damage. The equipment of rust or mildew (glass). Deteriorated equipment
needs to be protected against the penetration of dust becomes useless and involves serious consequential
and moisture and therefore perfectly sealed packaging is costs.
vital for the useful life of these products. The remaining

APPLICATIONS

It is recommended to use the desiccant cartridges inside moisture, corrosion and fungal contamination. Desiccant
the delicate equipment of measurement and control capsules are furthermore a very good protection for all
technology and other highly sensitive optical and pharmaceuticals due to their various sizes and shapes.
electronic devices such as military equipment. The desic- They can be filled with a variety of drying agents.
cant cartridges effectively protect the goods against

COMPONENTS

The desiccant capsules and cartridges are predominantly other non-woven materials to achieve a diffusion of air
made from modern synthetic materials such as humidity. The products are party equipped with moisture
acrylonitrile copolymers. The cover is made of paper or indicators.

DRYING AGENT

Depending upon the application, the customer is predominantly silica gel (Silicon dioxide – SiO2)
may request the appropriate drying agent, which or molecular sieves.

MOLECULAR SIEVES

The round zeolite crystals have an adsorptive capability of sieves have an especially high adsorption rate and are
approx. 20% weight percentage subject to the relative virtually dust free.
humidity. The product regenerates at 400 °C. Molecular

HOW IT WORKS

Please adhere to the following guidelines for optimal result in the intake of new humid air. All parts should be
application and results: All components need to be clean and dry and free from any residual moisture.
hermetically closed, gaps need to be sealed. This is Please note that plastic parts may contain a 3–5% level
important because the drying process on the equipment of residual moisture.
interior leads to a slight pressure drop which may easily

PACKAGING

Both desiccant cartridges and capsules are filled with Another option is the use of water vapour resistant lami-
active drying agent during the production process. In nated aluminium foils in line with TL 8135-0003. The bags
order for the drying agents to maintain their performance are non-transparent and the humidity indicators on the
level during transport and storage, the product is inside may only be inspected with the bag open. There is
delivered in hermetically sealed protective packaging. an option to select from transparent laminated foil bags
The standard form of packaging is a 0.2 mm polyethyl- possessing a very high water vapour resistance in
ene pouch further containing a humidity indicator. compliance with MIL-B22191, type I.

PROTECTIVE SLEEVES

The desiccant cartridges are additionally equipped condition and performance of the capsules and
with a protective sleeve according to VG-95239. One cartridges when all packaging remains intact and
protective sleeve, made of transparent polystyrol, is unopened during transportation. We would like to point
screwed onto each desiccant cartridge. They may out that all information with regard to military standards
additionally be placed in an aluminium box (please refer are based on their effective versions at the time this
to TL 4440-0007). We can only guarantee the proper brochure was printed.

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DESICCANT CARTRIDGES AND CAPSULES

Nr. 1–8

Tropack is developing
and offering a wide
Nr. 11
selection of desiccant Nr. 13
cartridges and capsules
in various designs. Nr. 12
Nr. 10

PRODUCT RANGE
Refer- Supply no. Description Dimensions
ence- NATO stock no. (mm)
no.
Desiccant cartridges for optical and precision mechanical
equipment in compliance with VG 95 239 made of black
polystyrene with vision panel and humidity indicator for
40% RH at the top of the desiccant cartridge Fitting length
1 4440-12-158-5262 Nominal size 2,5 – 15 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 0.35 g molecular sieves 15
2 4440-12-158-5263 Nominal size 5 – 25 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 0.7g molecular sieves 24
3 4440-12-158-5264 Nominal size 10 – 50 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 1.5 g molecular sieves 50
4 4440-12-175-4087 Nominal size 10 – 17 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 1.7 g molecular sieves 17
5 4440-12-175-4086 Nominal size 25 – 16 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 3.5 g molecular sieves 16
6 4440-12-158-5265 Nominal size 25 – 35 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 3.5 g molecular sieves 35
7 4440-12-158-5429 Nominal size 50 – 70 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 7g molecular sieves 70
8 4440-12-154-7226 Nominal size 100 – 45 (transparent);
Weight M16 x 1.5; filling: 14 g molecular sieves 45
The nominal size of 100, for example is used to describe
the empty volume of a device with a maximum capacity
of 100 dm3. The VG 95 239 desiccant cartridges are
securely screwed into the protective sleeves and
the top of the cartridge as well as the protective sleeves
are secured with a red adhesive tape.
Plastic desiccant capsules (cylindrical container) with
a porous cardboard cover. Non-regenerative.
9 HKS000009 Desiccant capsules KA 0.5 Ø 15
Filling: 0.5 g White silica gel height 8.2
10 HKS000001 Desiccant capsules KA 0.5 Ø 12.7
Filling: 0.5 g White silica gel height 9
11 HKS000009 Desiccant capsules KA 1.25 Ø 20
Filling: 1.25 g White silica gel height 10
12 HKS000009 Desiccant capsules KA 0.65 Ø 15
Filling: 0.65 g silica gel height 10
The fill weight of the 13 HKS000009 Desiccant capsules KA 3 Ø 29
desiccant cartridges Filling: 3 g silica gel height 10
and capsules may Metal or plastic case desiccant cartridges
Different shapes and fillings, partly exchangeable.
vary due to the different
14 4440-12-140-2234 Desiccant cartridge P1; Filling: 5 g; Ø 11
bulk density levels of the
2 units each in one box height 36
drying agent.
Please request your own specific requirements with regard to product size
and dimensions.

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ADSORBENTS

All adsorbent agents have an extremely porous surface The adsorption agents themselves are water-insoluble.
area. Like a sponge, they possess the capacity of The stored moisture will be released to the ambient
soaking up moisture and to store it inside their internal air again, once the adsorption agent is heated. There are
cavities. Those are set up as layers, pores and channels. different types of adsorption agents:

SILICA GEL

Among them, silica gel is one of the predominantly used substances and hydrofluoric acid. Silica gel is odourless,
adsorption agents against moisture with a wide range non-toxic, does not release fumes and does not corrode
of applications. Silica gel consists of irregularly shaped metal. The very extensive surface in the interior of the
and porous particles and is a form of silicic acid. The raw silica gel particles consists of a vast network of
materials to a large extent consist of sodium silicate microscopic pores which attract and hold moisture up
and sulphuric acid. Those chemicals are exposed to to 36% of their own weight without losing its structure.
a chemical reaction which takes place under certain
conditions. The result is pure silicon dioxide with a very Silica gel is regenerated at 130°C. This process can be
high SiO2-content. Silica gel is inert and compatible repeated numerous times without considerably affecting
with any kind of materials, except for strong alkaline the adsorptive performance of the gel.

MICROPOROUS WHITE SILICA GEL

The high-density gel is used for the maximum extraction Bead sizes 1–2 or 2–3mm are used inside the filters of gas
of moisture from the air. The water vapour adsorption masks, on the insulation glass sector and for the
capacity is approximately: 15 weight-% at 20% RH, dehydration of liquids and cooling agents.
resp. 25 weight-% at 40% RH. The bead sizes 1–3mm represent a universal grain size for
drying air and gas in smaller sized equipment and for the
Bead size 0.2–1mm those types are predominantly used drying of cooling agents.
in the insulation glass sector for the dehydration of air Bead sizes of 2–5mm are equipped with an elevated
between the glass panels. They can be further found adsorption capacity with excellent low pressure drop
inside the desiccant cartridges and capsules. Other characteristics for the drying of gases (ethane, ethylene,
microscopic gels with a very high degree of purity are butane, chlorine, natural gas, methane, methylene
used with fragrance carriers and for the maintenance of chloride, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen).
pour ability of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. They find
further applications in the cosmetic industry.

ORANGE SELF-INDICATING GEL

This self-indicating drying agent (white silica gel) is free The range of application is identical with that of white silica
from any heavy metals and therefore environmentally gel. The colour change, however, represents a great
compatible. The gel is naturally orange when active and advantage since it allows monitoring of the saturation
at a 6 weight-% saturation level. As the gel adsorbs mois- level. The gel can be regenerated when heated at a tem-
ture, the colour changes into white. The total adsorption perature of maximum 120°C until it turns to its original
capacity is approximately 23 in weight-% at 40% RH. orange colour.

MACROPOROUS WHITE SILICA GEL

This gel has been designed for liquid water adsorption. gas and air streams. It acts as an upstream pre-buffer for
The gel is used for the liquid water adsorption from moist the protection of other gels with smaller pores.

MOLECULAR SIEVES

The molecular sieves are synthetic zeolites. They are they adsorb about 20-22 weight-% of water vapour.
characterized by a precisely defined and regular pore The volume of a molecular sieve is very low at the same
diameter and possess a crystalline structure. They are time providing excellent adsorption capacities. Molecular
predominantly used for the maximum extraction of sieves regenerate at temperatures of 300 to 400°C.
moisture from the air. Regardless of the relative humidity,

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HUMIDITY INDICATORS

Humidity indicators in combination with the drying agents The numbers inside the moisture sensitive spots indicate
serve as a guide to the climate and moisture level inside the relative humidity with a visible colour change from
the packaging. Humidity indicators consist of a special blue to pink. A drop in humidity is shown through the
absorbent paper. Several areas of the paper are printed reverse process of the colour change.
with cobalt (II) chloride solution varying in concentration.

APPLICATION

The humidity indicators are placed either inside the days have passed, the packaging ought to be inspected
barrier foil or form a part of the vision panels or viewing for any leaks or tears, too low amounts of drying agents
plugs. Properly packaged exported goods with sufficient or moist packaged goods. The colour reaction of
desiccants experience a 20% RH drop at normal tem- the humidity indicator card, however, can be delayed
perature within a very short period of time. The colour of through low temperature levels during winter time,
the humidity indicator used should therefore be blue in a lack of air circulation between humidity indicator and
the 30% spot. If this should not be the case after 2 to 3 drying agent or foils not suitable for the purpose.

ACCURACY

The humidity indicator cards are small-sized, easy to TL 6685-0003 version 4 (September 1996). Please
handle and inexpensive. When it comes to precision note that the colour change in regions with extreme
they should not be directly compared with expensive climatic conditions maybe delayed or decreased,
and sophisticated electronic measuring equipment. depending on whether the temperature is above or
An inspection temperature of 2°C (+-2°C) allows for below 20°C. The deviation levels are approx. 2.5% RH
a tolerance level of + -5% RH. The humidity indicators for each 5°C above, resp. below 20°C.
thus comply with the military technical specifications

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PACKING AIDS

PACKING LIST ENVELOPES

The packing list envelopes protect the shipping docu- The packing list is labelled in eight languages:
ments from environmental impacts such as dirt, dust, German
rain, etc. Please stick the envelopes with the self-adhe- French
sive reverse side to the outside of the packaging. Portuguese
Arabic
The packing list envelopes are also available in red. English
They have a high visibility and the documents can be Spanish
inserted from the front. Russian
Chinese
Size I for DIN A 6 documents,
size II for DIN A 5 documents. Additional languages upon request.

PACKING LIST SHIELDS

Versions All packing list shields are printed in 10 languages.

small – for DIN A 6 documents The shields are nailed to the shipping box.
small – see above with additional blank space to
insert the documents
large – with blank space for DIN A 5 documents

CAUTION LABELS AND SIGNS FOR

DRYING AGENT METHOD II VG 95604

Made from water-repellent paper and self-adhesive

on reverse.
Colour: red RAL 3000

Nominal size 1: Nominal size 3:

Dimensions: 34 x 74mm, paper Dimensions: 74 x 148mm, paper
Item no. 7690-12-140-6350 Item no. 7690-12-140-6352

Nominal size 2:
Dimensions: 52 x 100mm, paper
Item no. 7690-12-140-6351

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PACKING AIDS

VENTILATION PANELS / SWING LIDS

Between the outer crate wall and the barrier foil in large Those ventilation panels are also available in a swivelling
packaged goods, there is always the possibility of design, allowing movement of the panel and checking
the air to accumulate moisture at a fast rate. There is the humidity indicator on the inside of the packaging.
always the inherent risk of water vapour penetrating
through the barrier foil. This can be prevented by Types – Ventilation panels
installing so-called ventilation panels which facilitate small – 130 x 130 mm
an even circulation of the ambient air. Depending on large – 180 x 180 mm
the size of the packaging, it is recommended to install
two or more ventilation panels in the upper part of Types – Swing lids
the box. small – 130 x 180 mm
large – 180 x 250 mm

T I LT I N D I C AT O R S

It is vital that your goods be transported in a specific, arrowhead where they will be kept due to the self-
resp. upright position. The indicator is the perfect tool to adhesive back side.
monitor a violation of your shipping instructions.
This irreversible indicator allows for optimal monitoring
The indicator can be stuck directly to the packaged of the shipping and handling procedures.
goods due to its self-adhesive reverse side.
Regardless of whether the indicator is attached to
The front side of the red plastic indicator is an arrow- the inside or the outside of the packaged goods, we
shaped compartment pointing upward. A metal tape recommend to use two indicators for safety reasons.
separates the compartment which extends into two This method further helps to avoid any misuse or
separate small compartments filled with blue granules replacement of the device.
at the bottom.
The accompanying caution label serves to indicate
The removal of the metal tape will activate the indicator. the activity of the indicator, for the carrier and the
Any mishandling of your items will result in a trickling recipient.
of the granules from their original position into the

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Shockwatch® – the reliable bodyguard for sensitive The shock watch indicators are attached to each pack-
items aging together with a caution label prior to shipment.
The person in charge of the goods consigned confirms
Anyone shipping shock-sensitive goods is aware of the intact condition of the indicator by signature. All indi-
the problem. The quality control usually ends with the cators will be inspected upon arrival of the goods. Any
loading and departure of the goods from the company changes in colour or missing indicators will be noted on
premises. The way the shipping company handles the the receipt. Every Shockwatch® can be identified
items is beyond control. The sender, however, warrants with a serial number in order to avoid any tampering.
for damage-free delivery, except for obvious This number is also recorded in the shipping
transportation damage. documents.

Shockwatch® detects concealed damage which Freight forwarders around the globe are very well
is not recognized at first glance. Any violation of aware of Shockwatch® transport indicators and have
the shipping instructions will be unerringly indicated right adapted to treat the corresponding shipments with
away. This tamper-proof device allows for exactly special care.
attributing any transport damage with regard to time
and place. Any orders above 1,600 items can be carried out with
an individual imprint at the cost of production.
The principle is simple. The indicator is a label with
a strong adhesive and a sensing indicator made The Shock Watch
of glass. The invisible part of the small glass tube Indicator:
contains a red liquid. Should the goods transported be The reliable protection
mishandled in any way not according to the previously of your sensitive
set instructions, the liquid turns into a permanent bright transportation goods.
red colour.

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TABLE OF QUANTITITES
F O R 2 0 0 m y P O LY E T H Y L E N E F O I L PA C K A G I N G

All specifications in units per surface m2 of the packaging.

For packing and padding materials please note the
additional units listed in the quantity table for additional
packing material.

Number of bags (in units) without other packing material Number of bags (in units) without other packing material

M M Y M M Y
Storage and/or transportation length 3 6 1 Storage and/or transportation length 3 6 1

Europe – climatic zone A 12 20 36 Middle East – climatic zone A 16 32 64

Albania, Federal Republic of Germany Saudi Arabia (Djidda), Oman
(Helgoland), Andorra, Belgium, Cyprus,
Spain, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Middle East – climatic zone B 16 24 48
Greece, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Afghanistan (Kandahar), Saudi Arabia
Poland (Bratislava), Portugal, Finland (Riyadh (Ar-Riyad) Mecca), Bahrain,
UAE, India, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kuwait,
Europe – climatic zone A 8 16 24 Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Turkey
Federal Republic of Germany, Austria
(Vienna, Linz), Bulgaria, Denmark, Hungary Middle East – climatic zone C 4 24 8
(Budapest), The Grand Duchy of Luxem- Afghanistan (Kabul), Jordan
bourg, France, Norway, The Netherlands
(Groningen), Poland (Posen), Romania, Far East – climatic zone A 8 20 48
Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia (Eger), Bangladesh, Kashmir, People’s Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro China (except for Beijing and Tsinan), Hong
Kong, Japan (Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Tokyo),
Europe – climatic zone C 4 8 20 Laso, Nepal, Taiwan
Austria (Klagenfurt, Salzburg), Hungary
(Debrecen), The Netherlands (Amsterdam), Far East – climatic zone B 16 32 72
Den Haag), Poland (Warsaw, Katowic, Burma, Borneo, Cambodia, Sulawesi
Stettin), Sweden Indonesia, Malaysia, Manchuria
(Jiamusi, TaLien, Tchang Tchoung),
former UdSSR – Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines
climatic zone A 4 8 16
Anadyr, Armenia (Eriwan), Belarus (Minsk, Far East – climatic zone C 6 8 24
Brest), Estonia (Tallinn), Kazakhstan People’s Republic of China (Beijing),
(Alma-Ata), Tselinograd, Kirgisistan (Frunse), Republic of North Korea (DPRK), Japan
St. Petersburg, Latvia (Riga), Lithuania (Wilna), (Hakodate, Niigata, Sapporo, Miyako,
Rostow, Seratow, Stawropol, Ukraine (Kiev, Nemuro), South Korea (ROK)
Kharkow, Kirowograd), Werchojansk
Far East – climatic zone D 8 16 32
former UdSSR – Manchuria (Harbin), Mongolia (Ulan, Bator)
climatic zone A 4 8 16
Moscow, Murmansk, Smolensk, Africa – climatic zone A 16 32 64
Wolgograd Benin (Pobe, Cotonou), Camerun
(Douala, Baturi), Congo, Ivory Coast,
former UdSSR – Republic of Djibouti, Gaboon, Ghana, Guinea,
climatic zone C 6 8 20 Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou), Kenya
Georgia (Tiflis), Moldavia (Kishinev), (Mombasa), Liberia, Madagascar
Tajikistan (Dusanbe), Turkmenistan (Tamatave), Nigeria (Lagos, Port
(Ashgabat) Harcourt), Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania
(Dar-Es-Salaam)
former UdSSR –
climatic zone D 8 16 32
Azerbaijan (Baky)

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Number of bags (in units) Number of bags (in units)

without additional packing material without additional packing material
M M Y M M Y
Storage time and/or transportation time 3 6 1 Storage time and/or transportation time 3 6 1

Africa – climatic zone B 12 24 48 North America – climatic zone C 4 4 12

Algeria (except for Be char), Angola, Benin Canada, Greenland (Thule, Peary Land)
(Natitingou), Cameroun (Yaounde), Egypt
(except for Assuan), Burkina Faso (Fada North America – climatic zone A 16 24 48
N’gouma, Dori), Kenya (Kisanu, Kutui, Costa Rica, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Cuba,
Nairobi), Libya, Madagascar (Nosy-Varika, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico
Tananarive), Mali, Marocco, Mauretania,
Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria (Kano), Uganda, Central America – climatic zone B 16 32 68
Republic of South Africa (Durban, Cape Town), Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama,
Zimbabwe (Umtali, Sinoia), Tanzania (Dodona), Dominican Republic, Trinidad
Tschad, Tunisia, Zaire, Zambia
South America – climatic zone A 12 20 48
Africa – climatic zone C 8 12 20 Argentina, Bolivia (La Paz), Brazil
Algeria (Béchar), Egypt (Aswan), Ethiopia, (Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Caceres), Chile,
Republic of South Africa (Johannesburg), Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Pretoria), Zimbabwe (Salisbury), Sudan
South America – climatic zone B 16 32 72
North America – climatic zone A 8 20 36 Brazil (Brasilia, Natal, Salvador), Guyana,
USA (South Carolina, South Dakota, Florida, French Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela
Georgia, California, Louisiana, Virginia)
South America – climatic zone C 6 8 20
North America – climatic zone B 8 12 20
Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto),
USA (Alaska, North Carolina, Columbia, North
Dakota, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania), Island,
Newfoundland, Labrador

TABLE OF QUANTITIES
F O R H E A T- S E A L A B L E B A R R I E R F O I L S
All specifications in units per surface m2 of the packaging. The list applies to all barrier foils in compliance with the
Please not the additional units required for packaging following standards:
and padding material. Please refer to the table of quantities Federal Republic of Germany = TL 8135-0003
for additional packaging. USA = MIL B 131
France = AIR 8140

Number of bags (in units) Number of bags (in units)

without additional packing material without additional packing material

Storage time and/or Y Y Y Y Y Storage time and/or Y Y Y Y Y

transports 1 2 3 4 5 transports 1 2 3 4 5
Europa
Albania 8 16 32 40 64 Finland 8 16 24 32 48
Federal Republic of Germany 8 16 24 32 48 Greece 8 16 24 32 40
Andorra 8 16 24 32 40 Hungary 8 16 24 32 48
Austria 8 16 24 32 48 Republic of Ireland 8 16 24 32 48
Belgium 16 32 40 48 64 Italy 8 24 32 48 56
Bulgaria 8 16 24 32 40 Luxembourg 8 16 24 32 40
Cypress 16 32 40 48 56 Norway 8 16 24 32 48
Creta 8 16 24 32 40 The Netherlands 8 16 24 32 48
Denmark 8 16 24 32 40 Poland 8 16 24 32 48
Spain 16 24 40 48 64 Portugal 8 24 32 48 64

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Number of bags (in units) Number of bags (in units)

without additional packing material without additional packing material

Storage time and/or Y Y Y Y Y Storage time and/or Y Y Y Y Y

transports 1 2 3 4 5 transports 1 2 3 4 5

Romania 8 16 24 32 48 Missouri 8 15 24 32 48
Great Britain 8 16 32 40 48 New York 8 15 24 32 40
Isle of Man 8 16 32 40 48 Albany 8 15 24 32 48
Northern Ireland 16 32 40 48 64 Pennsylvania 8 15 24 32 40
Sweden 8 16 24 32 48 Virginia 8 15 24 32 40
Switzerland 8 16 24 32 40 Indiana 8 15 24 32 48
The Czech Republic, Slovakia 8 16 24 32 40 Central America
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica 16 32 48 64 80
Serbia and Montenegro 8 16 24 32 40 Cuba 16 32 48 64 80
Former UdSSR – Dominican Republic 16 32 48 64 80
St. Petersburg, Rostow, Guadeloupe 16 32 48 64 80
Stawropol 8 16 24 32 48 Guatemala 16 24 32 48 64
Anadyr, Werchojansk 4 8 16 20 24 Haiti 16 32 48 64 80
Moscow 8 16 24 32 48 Honduras 24 40 64 80 104
Murmansk 8 16 24 32 56 Jamaica 24 40 56 72 88
Smolensk 8 16 24 32 40 Martinique 16 32 48 64 80
Volgograd 8 12 16 24 32 Mexico 8 16 24 32 40
Armenia 8 16 24 32 48 Nicaragua 16 32 48 64 80
Azerbaijan (Baky) 8 24 32 48 56 Panama 24 40 64 96 112
Belarus 8 16 24 32 48 Puerto-Rico 8 24 32 48 64
Estonia 8 24 32 40 48 Trinidad 16 32 48 64 80
Georgia 8 16 24 32 40 South America
Kazakhstan 8 16 24 32 48 Argentina 16 32 48 64 80
Kirgisistan 8 16 32 48 56 Bolivia 16 32 48 64 80
Latvia 8 16 24 32 48 Brazil 24 40 56 72 88
Lithuania 8 16 24 32 48 Chile 16 32 48 64 80
Moldavia 8 16 32 40 48 Columbia 8 16 32 40 48
Uzbekistan 8 16 24 32 40 Ecuador 8 16 32 40 48
Tajikistan 8 16 24 32 40 Guyana 24 40 64 80 96
Turkmenistan 8 16 32 40 48 French Guyana 24 40 64 80 96
Ukraine 8 16 24 32 48 Paraguay 8 24 32 48 64
North America Peru 16 24 40 56 64
Canada 8 16 24 32 48 Surinam 24 40 64 80 96
Newfoundland 8 16 24 32 48 Uruguay 8 16 32 40 48
Labrador 8 16 24 32 40 Venezuela 24 40 64 80 96
Greenland 8 16 24 32 40 Africa
Iceland 8 16 24 32 48 Algeria 16 32 48 64 80
USA Angola 16 32 48 64 80
Alaska 8 16 24 32 48 Camerun 24 40 64 80 104
California 8 24 32 48 56 Ivory Coast 24 40 64 80 96
North Carolina 8 16 24 32 40 Benin 24 40 64 80 96
South Carolina 8 16 24 32 40 Egypt 16 32 48 64 80
Columbia 8 16 24 32 40 Ethiopia 8 16 24 32 48
South Dakota 16 24 40 56 64 Gabon 32 48 64 80 96
Florida 16 32 48 56 64 Ghana 24 40 56 72 88
Georgia 8 24 32 48 56 Guinea 32 48 64 80 96
Illinois 8 16 24 32 48 Burkina Faso 32 48 64 80 96
Idaho 8 16 24 32 48 Kenya 16 32 48 64 80
Kentucky 8 16 24 32 40 Liberia 24 40 56 72 80
Louisiana 8 24 32 48 56 Libya 16 32 40 56 64
Maine 8 16 24 32 48 Madagascar 16 32 48 64 80
Maryland 8 15 24 32 40 Mali 16 24 40 48 64
Massachusetts 8 15 24 32 40 Mauretania 16 32 48 56 64
Michigan 8 15 24 32 48 Mozambique 16 32 48 64 80

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Number of bags (in units) Number of bags (in units)

without additional packing material without additional packing material

Storage time and/or Y Y Y Y Y Storage time and/or Y Y Y Y Y

transports 1 2 3 4 5 transports 1 2 3 4 5

Marocco 16 32 40 56 64 Far East

Niger 16 24 40 48 64 Bangladesh 16 32 48 64 80
Nigeria 24 40 64 80 106 Birma 24 40 64 80 96
Tanzania 16 32 48 64 80 Borneo 24 48 64 80 104
Tschad 16 24 40 48 64 Cashmere 8 24 32 48 56
Djibouti 24 40 64 96 112 Sulawesi 16 32 48 64 80
Togo 24 40 56 72 88 Sri Lanka 24 40 56 72 88
Tunisia 16 24 40 56 64 People’s Republic
Zaire 16 32 48 64 80 of China
Zambia 16 24 40 48 64 Nanking 8 24 32 48 56
Congo 16 32 48 64 80 Beijing 16 32 48 56 64
Uganda 16 32 48 64 80 Republic of North Korea
Zimbabwe 16 24 32 48 56 (DPRK) 8 16 32 48 56
Senegal 16 32 48 64 80 Manchuria 24 40 64 80 104
Somalia 24 40 56 72 88 Mongolia 8 16 24 32 48
Republic of South Africa 24 40 48 64 72 The Philippines 24 40 64 80 96
Sudan 8 16 24 32 40 Sumatra 24 40 64 80 96
Middle East Taiwan 8 24 32 48 56
Afghanistan 8 16 32 40 48 South Korea (ROK) 8 16 24 32 40
Saudi Arabia 32 48 64 80 96 Hong Kong 16 24 40 56 64
Bahrain 16 32 48 64 80 Indonesia 24 40 64 80 96
UAE 16 32 48 64 80 Japan 8 24 32 48 56
India 24 40 56 72 88 Cambodia 24 40 64 80 96
Iran 16 32 48 64 80 Laos 16 32 48 64 80
Iraq 8 24 32 48 64 Malaysia 24 40 64 80 96
Israel 16 32 48 64 80 Thailand 24 40 56 72 88
Jordan 8 16 32 40 48 Vietnam 24 40 64 80 96
Kuwait 16 24 40 56 64 Oceania
Lebanon 8 24 32 48 56 Australia 24 40 56 80 96
Oman 32 48 64 80 96 Hawaii 16 32 48 64 80
Pakistan 16 32 48 64 80 New Caledonia 16 32 48 64 80
Qatar 16 32 48 64 80 New Guinea 32 48 64 80 96
Syria 8 16 32 48 56 New Zealand 84 24 32 48 56
Turkey 8 16 32 48 56 Tahiti 8 40 64 80 96
Yemen 16 32 48 64 80 Tasmania 24 24 32 48 56

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Ta b l e o f q u a n t i t i e s f o r a d d i t i o n a l p a c k i n g m a t e r i a l

All information given is based on units per kg of Wood, cardboard and other synthetic materials
packaging or padding material.
Europe 17
It is to be absolutely avoided to include hygroscopic Former UdSSR 20
material inside the packaging. If this cannot be avoided, North America 20
the following unit amounts as listed in the table needs to Central America 20
be added per kg of packaging or padding material: South America 20
Africa 20
Middle East 20
Far East 20
Oceania 20

Calculation based on DIN 55474

How to calculate the required number of drying agent

units:

1
– ·( V · b + m · c + A · e · D · t )
n= a

n = number of the drying agent units m = weight of the hygroscopic packing in kg

a = amount of water vapour to be adsorbed by drying c = factor for moisture content per gram of the
agent unit according to the permitted final moisture hygroscopic packing aid subject to the dry
content condition for wood, paper and cardboard
Final Moisture: with an undefined moisture content c = 140
20% RH a = 3 g with defined pre-desiccation c = 0
40% RH a = 6 g
60% RH a = 8 g A = surface of the barrier foil in m2

e = correction factor with regard to the final moisture: D = water vapour permeability for the expected climate
for 20% RH e = 0.9 in g/m2 D. Regulation in compliance with DIN 53122
for 40% RH e = 0.7 or the information supplied by the barrier foil manu-
for 60% RH e = 0.6 facturer.

v = volume inside the packaging in m3 t = transport and storage time in t (days)

b = humidity content per m3 air subject to the temper-

ature and relative humidity during the packing, i.e.
at 20°C and 85%RH b = 15g/m3.

Please request our drying agent calculation

program to determine the amount of
desiccant required in compliance with
DIN 55473.

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The desiccant bags are to be placed inside the packag- TROPAgel®- desiccant bags are manufactured in
ing and be evenly spread if so required. It is imperative units and in line with the DIN 55473 and the German
that desiccant bags will be stored inside their airtight military specification TL 6850-0008 and the US specifi-
packaging until the time of use. Please close the bag cation MIL-D-3464 E .
right away after taking out the desiccant bags.

All information provided in these technical specifications be no specific notes to changes thereof. We shall not
serves as advise for our customers. They are based on resume any liability for the fact that the products
our latest research and development findings. They are, and their recommended use offered shall be free from
however, not to be regarded as any form of warranty domestic or international property rights from any
and no further obligations on our part shall be third parties. Please refer to our terms of sale which
concluded. All product types and delivery terms are include our entire range of products.
in line with the provisions currently in force. There shall

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