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Pharmaceutical packaging in top form with TPEs

KRAIBURG TPE, a recognized global TPE manufacturer compounds are suited for applications like seals and
in superior TPE compounds, has packaged its valves in bottles for pharmaceutical storage, as well as
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THERMOLAST M TPE compounds for pharmaceutical for closures, septum, caps, infusion caps and ampoules
packaging applications. in pharmaceutical packaging. The compounds can also
be used in applications related to the process of transfer
Product shelf-life has always been the priority in the
and filling in pharmaceutical industries.
development of packaging materials. For
pharmaceutical products, it is a vital feature to protect Material performance for cost
against biological contamination while maintaining the ®
The THERMOLAST M TPE is developed with optimum
quality of the product until it reaches the consumer. productivity and cost-effectiveness in mind. Aside from
Thus, the material used for pharmaceutical packaging the materials' ample range of application possibilities,
has to meet requirements such as provide protection other features are the cost-effective molding process
against light, heat, and moisture as well as ensure that and short cycle time advantage for injection and two-
there is no chemical reaction with the packaged drug.
component injection molding and extrusion processing,
Furthermore, the materials used in pharmaceutical which allow manufacturers to boost their productivity.
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packaging have to allow for design flexibility and not add As well, the THERMOLAST M TPE show excellent
extra weight to the packaging, for easy handling and adhesion to various polymers such as PP, PE, COC, ABS,
storage. PS, PC, PET and PA.
The use of polymer materials such as thermoplastic Optimum purity with the Medical Service Package
elastomers (TPEs) has been an important milestone in
KRAIBURG TPE provides a Medical Service Package that is
the development of pharmaceutical packaging as they orientated to delivering the highest quality standards of
render the required properties, such as excellent barrier its TPE compounds, which are free of intentionally
protection against UV light as well as feature high added heavy metals, latex, PVC and phthalates.
impact strength and durability.
As well, the production of the compounds is
Meeting these requirements, KRAIBURG TPE, a global permanently assigned in a separate processing unit,
TPE manufacturer of a wide range of thermoplastic with the constant manufacturing process recorded in US
elastomer products and custom solutions for multiple FDA Drug Master Files (DMF). Furthermore, the medical
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industries, offers its THERMOLAST M TPE compounds. service package guarantees a 24-month supply of the
This is specially developed for the medical and
compounds, allowing for supply security and long-term
pharmaceutical industry and assures the specifications use by pharmaceutical packaging processors.
required for pharmaceutical packaging. The series
meets the medical grade plastics international
standards set in the USP Class VI, ISO 10993-4
(haemolysis), ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-10
(intracutaneous irritations) and ISO 10993-11 (acute
system toxicity).
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Antimicrobial properties of THERMOLAST M
Biological contaminants are a major cause of spoilage of
pharmaceutical products. The advantage with
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THERMOLAST M TPE compounds is that they can be
sterilized using methods such as EtO gas, superheated
steam (134°C), γ-gamma ray treatment (2 x 35 kGy), β-
ray (electron beam) treatment (2 x 35 kGy). Thus, these

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