The Pharmaceutical and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) industry requires packaging materials that maintain product purity, prevent contamination, and meet stringent regulatory standards. Packaging plays a vital role in ensuring the stability, safety, and compliance of drug substances and intermediates throughout storage and transportation.
These materials are used across various pharmaceutical applications, including API manufacturing, formulation units, capsule and tablet production, and chemical intermediate packaging. Selection of the appropriate packaging type is typically based on product characteristics, shelf-life requirements, and applicable regulatory norms.
Materials commonly used in this sector include:
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Known for its chemical resistance and flexibility, LDPE is commonly used for packing APIs, intermediates, and fine powders.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Offers higher strength and moisture resistance, making it suitable for heavier bulk drugs, granules, or materials sensitive to environmental conditions.
Tri-laminated Aluminium Foil
This multilayer structure (typically PET/Aluminium/PE) provides an effective barrier against light, moisture, and oxygen. It is widely used for packaging hygroscopic, volatile, or photo-sensitive pharmaceutical compounds.
Metallized Polyester (MPET)
Combines the properties of PET film with a metallized layer to offer light and vapor barrier performance. MPET bags are used for packaging materials that require moderate protection from external elements.