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Controlled Atmosphere Requirements
For Large Flat Barrier Containers


Printable Desiccant Requirement Chart Here

The chart below  identifies the proper atmosphere control product for a specific package.       

Container Dimensions

Products

Square Inches Square Feet

Desiccant  in Units

Desiccant in Grams

VCI
15-29 0.1-0.19 1/6 5.5 n/a
30-45 0.2-0.29 1/3 10 n/a
46-89 0.3-0.59 1/2 16 n/a
90-179 0.6-1.20 1 33 n/a
180-269 1.21-1.29 2 66 TBA
270-359 1.30-1.89 3* 99 TBA
360-449 1.90-2.49 4 132 TBA
450-539 2.50-3.09 5* 165 TBA
540-629 3.10-4.39 6* 198 TBA
630-719 4.40-4.99 7* 231 TBA
720-809 5.00-5.59 8 264 TBA
810-899 5.60-6.29 9* 297 TBA
900-1079 6.30-7.49 10* 330 TBA
1080-1259 7.50-8.79 11* 363 TBA
1260-1439 8.80-9.99 12* 396 TBA
1440-1799 10.00-12.49 14* 462 TBA
1800-2699 12.50-18.79 16 528 TBA
2700-3599 18.80-24.99 20* 660 TBA
3600-4499 25.00-31.99 30* 990 TBA
4500-5399 31.30-37.49 40* 1,320 TBA
5400-6299 37.50-43.79 50* 1,650 TBA
6300-7199 43.80-49.99 60* 1,980 TBA
7200-xxxx 50.00-xxxxx 80 2,640 TBA

* This is not a standard MIL-SPEC unit size and must be rounded up to the nearest standard size or combination of standard products.

This chart is designed for reference purposes only.  Actual results will vary, based on  ambient room temperature, room humidity, chemistry and dimension of the finished product to be protected.

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ot Technical Assistance at 716-566-7968. 

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        Interteck Packaging
        P.O. Box 20
        Orchard Park, New York 14127
Tel. Toll Free: 800-763-1969
Tel. Local:      716-566-7968
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