Product Information

No: PIS 173

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Issue No 2

Date : 25 March 2002

Approved by:

DESICCANT SACHETS

Codes: BW910, BW911 and BW912

FEC Part Nos 3026700 and 3026711

Description

Desiccant sachets are used to absorb moisture from a given environment. They prevent objects

within that environment from being affected by corrosion or mould growth. They are especially

useful when used in conjunction with moisture barrier bags whenever moisture control is a critical

factor in the packaging of electrostatic sensitive devices. They are supplied ready for use and do

not require activating.

Instructions for handling and use

Desiccant will absorb moisture from any environment. If it is left outside a closed/sealed container

for any length of time, eg: lying on a work bench, it will absorb all the moisture it can from the

atmosphere and eventually will become saturated.

When using desiccant sachets they should be left in the sealed containers as supplied until required

for use. The containers should only be opened to remove the sachets required then resealed as soon

as possible. It is recommended that part-used polybags of sachets be put into an airtight metal or

plastic drum or pail.

It is recommended that sachets are left in the open atmosphere for not longer than 15 minutes.

Storage

Desiccant sachets are supplied in strong polybags in cartons. As long as containers remain sealed

the shelf life should be approximately 9 months.

For further information, please contact

Vermason Ltd, 1 Avenue One, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2HB. UK

Tel: +44(0)1462 672005 Fax: +44(0)1462 670440

www.vermason.co.uk