AS 2400.18-1983 (R2016)
AS 2400.18-1983 (R2016)
Packaging Use of desiccants in packaging
Standards Australia
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Abstract
Provides guidance on the use of desiccants in packaging to reduce humidity inside packages. Examples of calculation of quantity of desiccant required as well as notes on permeability and water-vapour transmission rate are given in appendices.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PK-025 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 11 November 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PK-025:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation
Canmakers Institute of Australia
Printing Industries Association of Australia
Scope
This standard provides guidance on the use of desiccants in packaging.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016 |
| Committee | PK-025 |
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