The TROPAsorb® desiccant for containers provides particularly effective protection against condensation
As a reliable container desiccant, TROPAsorb® desiccant bags lower the dew point in cargo and storage containers, providing particularly effective protection against condensation at very high relative humidity, as they absorb around double of their own weight in moisture. The container desiccant bags are available with hooks and in several different sizes.
TROPAsorb® Container Dry
TROPAsorb® desiccant bags contain a desiccant developed to protect containers by intensively absorbing moisture. TROPAsorb® is specially designed to prevent rusting, corrosion, mould, mildew and other forms of moisture damage during long-haul transportation.
TROPAsorb® (Container Dry) is an effective, low-cost dehumidifier made from calcium chloride (CaCl2) and starch. In the right quantity, TROPAsorb® lowers the relative air humidity and thus also the risk of condensation build-up and moisture damage. The container desiccant is suitable for use in transportation processes lasting 45 days or longer.
TROPAsorb® bag material
The bags are made of Tyvek® (front) and polyethylene film (back).
Tyvek® is a highly robust material enabling the desiccant to efficiently absorb moisture.
The PE film on the back, meanwhile, prevents moisture soaking through from inside the saturated desiccant if the pouch comes into contact with packaging.
Depending on the quantity ordered, we can manufacture the container desiccants with your custom print (e.g. company logo).
Product range
TROPAsorb® container desiccants are available in different sizes and designs:
Product | Width (+/- 10) | Length (+/- 10) | PU (pce/box) | |
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TROPAsorb® | 125 g | 130 mm | 200 mm | 75 |
TROPAsorb® | 200 g | 130 mm | 280 mm | 32 |
TROPAsorb® | 2 x 200 g | 130 mm | 280 mm | 16 |
TROPAsorb® | 2 x 400 g | 230 mm | 600 mm | 8 |
TROPAsorb® | 5 x 200 g | 150 mm | 1400 mm | 7 |
The bags are very easy to use:
They may be placed flat on the cargo item at the top of the container, or hung in the container using the practical hook.
Recommended quantities for
20' / 40' containers
The following quantities of TROPAsorb® desiccant have proven to be reliable, depending on the size of the container:
- 20-foot container: 6,4 KG TROPAsorb®
- 40-foot container: 12,8 KG TROPAsorb®
You can thus efficiently calculate the quantity needed for your shipment based on the bag type, e.g.:
- 20-foot container: 32 of the 200-g bags /
8 of the 2 x 400-g bags of TROPAsorb® - 40-foot container: 64 of the 200-g bags /
16 of the 2 x 400-g bags of TROPAsorb®
We’ll be glad to check the quantity of TROPAsorb® container desiccant bags needed for your large-scale project.
Quantity calculator
You too can reliably protect your shipping cargo with DIN 55473 desiccant!
Use our DIN 55474-compliant online tool to calculate the amount of desiccant required.
You can also use our personal consultancy service; we’ll help you optimise your packaging.

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TROPACK provides desiccant bags, desiccant cartridges, desiccant capsules and aluminium-composite film for a wide range of applications.
Custom designs tailored to your specifications are also available. Contact us for advice:
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TROPACK – you can count on us
TROPACK products comply with the highest quality standards according to DIN 55473 (12/2015). Our desiccants meet the relevant requirements established by the European Union (e.g. EC 1935/2004) and the US Food & Drug Administration FDA (e.g. 21 CFR part 175/part 177).
TROPACK quality standards are regularly verified in the form of DIN 55473 and ISO 9001 certifications.That’s something industry, the retail market and consumers alike can count on. TROPACK desiccants are food-safe, contaminant-free, odourless and renewable. (We expressly refrain from using dimethyl fumarate (DMF)!)
We’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have!

