Patent ID: 6343458
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A method of packaging a cakable compound to substantially retard the compound from caking, the method comprising:(a) providing a container having a receptacle and a cover, the container being moisture impermeable and defining a volume of at least 5 gallons; (b) providing a moisture permeable bag; (c) placing the moisture permeable bag in the receptacle; (d) placing the compound into the bag, the bag being sized and filled with the compound such that there is a void between the bag and the container when the cover is placed on the receptacle; (e) closing the bag after the bag has been filled with the compound; (f) placing a desiccant in the void space; and (g) sealing the receptacle with the cover to provide a moisture proof seal between the receptacle and the cover.