Packaging code Use of desiccants in packaging

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-31-1986

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Guidance on the function, choice and calculation.

This Section of BS 1133 gives guidance on the use of desiccants in packaging for general use.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Committee	PKW/0
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 84/41479 DC and BS 1133-19(1968). (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS 1133-19-19:1968

BS 2540:1960	Specification for silica gel for use as desiccant
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT1)/1(1981) : 1981	PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
BS 1133-6(1966) : 1966	PACKAGING CODE - TEMPORARY PROTECTION OF METAL SURFACES AGAINST CORROSION (DURING TRANSPORT AND STORAGE)
BS 1133-21(1976) : LATEST	PACKAGING CODE - REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM, PLASTICS FILMS, ALUMINIUM FOIL AND FLEXIBLE LAMINATES
BS 3177:1959	Method for determining the permeability to water vapour of flexible sheet materials used for packaging
BS 2541:1960	Specification for activated alumina for use as desiccant