Using Thermasorb Absorbent Pads
Storage
Before use, Thermasorb absorbent pads should be stored in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and with the
carton sealed. Keep the opened carton closed between uses to prevent contamination from moisture and dust.
Which Absorbent Pad should I choose?
The choice of pad will be governed by the amount of absorption required and the size of the
package it will go into. Please remember that the absorbency of the pad will be noticeably
affected by the salinity (salt content) of the liquid you need to absorb. Contact Us for guidance.
For container liners the guidelines are:
LD3 Air Cargo Container - Use 1 x LD3 Air Cargo pad.
20' (6 metre) Shipping Container - Use 4 x Container Liners
40' (12 metre) Shipping Container - Use 8 x Container Liners
How do I use Absorbent Pads?
The manner of use will depend on the type of pad and its exact application.
The following are general gudelines.
The small retail tray pads should be placed in the base of the tray
with the shiny (plastic) side facing up towards the product. This will prevent the pad from drawing
moisture directly out of the product.
For use with whole bagged chickens, the pad should be placed in the bag at its lowest point when
displayed, with the shiny side against the chicken.
The seafood pads should be placed in the base of the container
inside any polyliner. The shiny (plastic) side should be in contact with the product.
When a pad is only being used to absorb leakage from a polyliner or bag, rather than the product itself
then the pad should be placed in the base of the package, outside the liner.
Meat Pads are placed inside the vacuum packing bag with the shiny (plastic) side against the meat.
Container Liners are used in different ways. Guide lines follow.
LD3 Air Cargo Container - The liner is placed across the bottom of the container and packaged product
is atacked directly on top. This will prevent leakage from the packages reaching the interior of the
aircraft.
Shipping Containers - The pads may be placed on the floor of the container if content leakage is expected.
If the purpose of the pad is to prevent condensation (container rain) damaging the contents of the container (e.g.
peanuts going mouldy, metal parts rusting) then the pads need to be strung across the ceiling of the container and
the walls may need lining as well.
Pad Disposal
After opening the package, remove the pad and dispose according to local regulations. Thermasorb
Absorbent Pads are are safe to burn and will not produce any toxic emissions.