Calculation based on DIN 55474

How to calculate the required number of drying agent units:

n = 1/a ( V b + m c + A e D t )
n = number of the drying agent units

a = amount of water vapour to be adsorbed by drying agent unit according to the permitted final
moisture content
Final Moisture:
20 % RH a = 3 g
40 % RH a = 6 g
60 % RH a = 8 g

e = correction factor with regard to the final moisture:

for 20 % RH e = 0,9
for 40 % RH e = 0,7
for 60 % RH e = 0,6

v = volume inside the packaging in m

b = humidity content per m air subject to the temperature and relative humidity during the packing, i.e.
at 20C and 85%RH b = 15g/m.

m = weight of the hygroscopic packing in kg

c = factor for moisture content per gram of the hygroscopic packing aid subject to the dry condition for
wood, paper and cardboard
with an undefined moisture content c = 140
with defined pre-desiccation c = 0

A = surface of the barrier foil in m

D = water vapour permeability for the expected climate in g/m D. Regulation in compliance with DIN
53122 or the information supplied by the barrier foil manufacturer.

t = transport and storage time in t (days)

Please request our drying agent calculation program to
determine the amount of desiccant required in compliance
with DIN 55473.