Healthcare Packaging

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• Desiccant Packets

  Desiccant packets are small sachets that can be filled with a variety of sorbent materials and are aimed at protecting healthcare products from degradation due to moisture. Desiccant packets help maintain drug stability and prolong shelf life inside healthcare packaging containers. Available with a variety of active materials, packets from Clariant are available in pre-cut or as reel-wound Continu-Strip®, which can be efficiently automated on standard packaging equipment. Packets are ideal for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products that are susceptible to either chemical or physical degradation due to moisture. Silica gel (silicone dioxide) and molecular sieve (zeolite) are offered depending on the moisture adsorption attributes required for any given application. Activated carbon is used either independently or in combination with silica gel to provide odor adsorption properties.Desiccant packets are often widely used for diagnostic and medical device applications to protect reagents, rapid tests, urinalysis strips, ELISA kits and a variety of in vitro and clinical diagnostic devices. Clariant offers desiccant packets that are fully compliant with US FDA and EU regulations for use in pharmacuetical applications and that comply with US Pharmaceopia USP <670> standards for pharmaceutical desiccants. Clariant’s trusted brands include:Sorb-It®: Silica gel (moisture adsorption) Tri-Sorb®: Molecular sieve (moisture adsorption) 2-in-1 Pak®: Desiccant + activated carbon (moisture and odor control) Getter Pak®: Activated carbon (odor control) Applications: Pharmaceutical: Ethical Prescription, Generic, & OTC Nutraceutical: Dietary/Health Supplements, Probiotic Supplements, Vitamins Diagnostics: Rapid Tests, Pregnancy Tests, Molecular Diagnostics Medical Device / Drug Delivery Systems mais

• DESICCANT BAGS - PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS

  Desiccant Bags are larger sorbents that adsorb moisture to maintain stability of healthcare products, such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, APIs, excipients, reagents and other healthcare-related materials. Bags are ideal for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, diagnostic and medical devices that are susceptible to either chemical or physical degradation due to moisture. Silica gel (silicone dioxide) and molecular sieve (synthetic zeolite) are offered depending on the moisture adsorption attributes required for any given application. Desiccant are often used for finished products where a larger amount of desiccant is required compared to desiccant packets and canisters, as well as in bulk packaging for storage, shipping, or work-in-process material. Clariant offers desiccant bags that are fully compliant with US FDA and EU regulations for use in pharmacuetical applications and that comply with US Pharmaceopia USP <670> standards for pharmaceutical desiccants. Bags are produced in production facilities certified under ISO 15378:2011 GMP requirements for the manufacture of packaging for pharmaceuticals.Clariant’s trusted brands designed for healthcare applications include:Sorb-It®PHARMA: Silica gelTri-Sorb®PHARMA: Molecular sieve Applications: Pharmaceutical: Ethical Prescription, Generic, OTC, & APIs Nutraceutical: Dietary/Health Supplements, Probiotic Supplements, Vitamins Diagnostics / Medical Devices mais

• Desiccant Canisters

  Desiccant canisters are a drop-in style desiccant and sorbent components that help maintain drug stability and prolong shelf life inside healthcare packaging containers. Available with a variety of active materials, canisters offer the added benefit of high-speed insertion-ability on standard packaging equipment. Unlike desiccant packets, canisters do not require a cutting process for automatic insertion.Canisters are ideal for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products that are susceptible to either chemical or physical degradation due to moisture. Silica gel (silicone dioxide) and molecular sieve (zeolite) are offered depending on the moisture adsorption attributes required for any given application. Active carbon is used either independently or in combination with silica gel to provide odor adsorption properties.Clariant offers desiccant canisters that are fully compliant with US FDA and EU regulations for use in pharmacuetical applications and that comply with US Pharmaceopia USP <670> standard for pharmaceutical desiccants. Clariant’s trusted brands include:Sorb-It®: Silica gel (moisture adsorption) Tri-Sorb®: Molecular sieve (moisture adsorption) 2-in-1 Can®: Desiccant + activated carbon (moisture and odor control) Getter Can®: Activated carbon (odor control) Applications: Pharmaceutical: Ethical Prescription, Generic, & OTC Nutraceutical: Dietary/Health Supplements, Probiotic Supplements, Vitamins Medical Device / Drug Delivery Systems mais

• Desiccant Capsules

  Desiccant capsules are small, rigid containers filled with desiccant and crimped with a permeable carton material at the top after filling. They can be inserted or placed inside packaging or medical devices to protect them from moisture degradation. Desiccant capsules are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes to fit specific applications. Capsules are ideal for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, diagnostic and medical products that are susceptible to either chemical or physical degradation. Standard sorbent fills include silica gel (moisture adsorption) and molecular sieve (moisture and odors). Clariant also offers PharmaKeep® oxygen absorbing capsules and EQius® capsules filled with Equilibrium RH Stabilizers. Clariant offers desiccant capsules that are fully compliant with US FDA and EU regulations for use in pharmaceutical applications and that comply with US Pharmaceopia USP <670> standards for pharmaceutical desiccants. End Applications: Cylindrical capsules: dropped into pharmaceutical bottlesSnapped capsules: integrated into bottle closuresFlat capsules: blister packaging mais

• Plastic Tubes & Desiccant Stoppers

  Rigid plastic tubes & desiccant stoppers form the ideal package to protect drugs and supplements – particularly effervescent tablets, chewables or lozenges – from moisture degradation and breakage, as well as extend brand equity. It inhibits moisture ingress via proper control of MVTR, while simultaneously adsorbing moisture with desiccant stopper.Several standard features are available for stoppers such as tamper evident, spiral or half-spiral, easy-opening, or flip-top. As needed, Clariant’s team and its customers collaborate on specific needs to develop new concepts, applying a strict stage gate process with a unique goal of improving end-consumer experience.With three production plants (GMP and ISO 15378) over three continents, Clariant is present worldwide guaranteeing reactivity and proximity with its customers along with supply chain optimization.Applications:Pharmaceutical Effervescent tabletsNutraceutical: Dietary, Immune Booster, and Sports supplementsTest strip packaging (glucose, ketone, urine, cholesterol test strips…) mais

• Desiccant Washers

  Desiccant washers are integrated into pharmaceutical closures by efficiently snapping them into standard threaded caps. Washers can also be independent of the cap allowing for easy removal, as is the case for applications involving suspension drugs that require reconstitution. The desiccant integrated into the closure absorbs any headspace moisture as well as any moisture that makes ingress into the package. mais

• HAT® Handy Active Tubes

  Clariant specializes in active and protective packaging solutions, including specialized containers incorporating unique adsorption qualities for pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical device applications.Clariant's HAT or Handy Active Tubes, are durable, rigid containers with a convenient flip-top cap and built-in desiccant. The HAT line of flip-top tubes is an ideal vial for diagnostic test strips, as well as pharmaceuticals such as effervescent tablets, chewables and lozenges. HAT products can utilize our Advanced Desiccant Polymer which embeds desiccant directly into the plastic, adsorbing excess humidity and creating a dry package environment. mais

• EQius™ Equilibrium Stabilizers

  EQius™ Equilibrium RH Stabilizers are sorbent products that maintain a certain humidity level in pharmaceutical packaging in cases where specific relative humidity conditions are required.An equilibrium sorbent performs like a humectant (desorber) and desiccant (adsorber) for applications requiring a specific Equilibrium Relative Humidity (ERH) range inside product packaging. mais

• ADP® - Advanced Desiccant Polymer

  Advanced Desiccant Polymer (ADP®) from Clariant is an innovative and active desiccant polymer solution that can be used for various moisture sensitive end-applications like protection of medical devices, diagnostic components or pharmaceuticals.Thanks to our expertise in injection molding, we can directly design, customize and manufacture the appropriate ADP® piece, matching with your end-application and humidity protection request.With this technology humidity protection is part of the device or packaging, offering an improved adsorption capacity per unit of volume, as well as customizable kinetics or capacity to meet specific absorption requirements.ADP is the ideal desiccant solution when packaging space is restricted, and it can be made imperceptible to customers.All materials used in ADP products for pharmaceutical use comply with relevant US FDA regulations.Applications: Vials with ADP® layer for diagnostic test strips or probiotics protection Pregnancy tests Dosers & Dispensers: any shape adapted to your current product design mais

• Flat Profile Desiccants ADP®Plate and Dri-Card

  Flat desiccants can be ideal for adsorbing excess moisture in some applications when desiccant sachets do not fit or are not appropriate for a given application. Desiccant packets or sachets can be difficult to see or separate from powdered products, such as pre-workout nutrition powders. Flat desiccants can often be easily positioned inside packaging to avoid interference by the customer, and are highly visible and differentiable from the powdered product. Also, many pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and food products where package surfaces are flat can benefit from flat desiccants:ADP® Plate:Injection-molded plastic cards embedded with an Advanced Desiccant PolymerAvailable in a standard 85 mm x 53 mm x 1.6 mm size or in custom sizes Offers unique branding options, enabling customers to specify custom colors or messages that can be applied using ink-free laser markings during the manufacturing processDri Card:Calcium chloride desiccant Laminated between colorful, bright orange film layers, differentiating it from productsHighly absorbent in higher relative humidity package conditionsFive standard sizes from 25 x 50 mm up 85 x 85 mm, as well as custom sizes. Application:Powder products as protein powdersDiagnostic devicesMoisture protection in flat packaging Both products are US FDA compliant. Clariant assists customers in choosing the ideal option based on the product application. mais

• Pharmakeep® Oxygen & Moisture Absorber

  PharmaKeep® is an innovative and unique line of polymer-based oxygen absorbers that are "humidity neutral." Unlike traditional iron based oxygen scavengers, PharmaKeep® requires no moisture to react. Available as canisters, packets and bags, PharmaKeep oxygen absorbers protect pharmaceutical and diagnostic products from oxygen degradation and oxidative reactions, thus extending the shelf life. Because they do not require humidity to function, PharmaKeep can be used in conjunction with desiccants. Oxygen scavengers are often used in conjunction with high barrier containers. Clariant offers Oxy-Guard® Barrier Bottles. For more information visit our Oxy-Guard® Barrier Bottles page. mais

• Oxy-Guard® Barrier Bottles

  Clariant specializes in protective packaging technologies, including multi-layer extrusion blow molded pharmaceutical containers. Oxygen – besides moisture – is one of the major pathways for degradation of pharmaceuticals, probiotics and other healthcare products during production, isolation processes and storage. When evaluating drug properties during formulation of pharmaceuticals, the need to address suboptimal physiochemical properties such as susceptibility to oxidation, can extend development time and costs. Thus, addressing oxygen in the packaging versus in the formulation can help speed time-to-market.In order to inhibit the oxidation of sensitive drugs, our barrier bottles are engineered with six layers structure, one of which includes Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH). Oxy-Guard® bottles effectively block oxygen ingress and also provide an excellent barrier against moisture. mais

• Tri-Sorb® Desiccant Tablets

  Tri-Sorb® tablets are made from molecular sieve 4A, known for its adsorption kinetics and effectiveness to absorb moisture at very low relative humidity (< 20% RH). Its compact and uniform shape is well-appreciated, and guarantees an ease of use for humidity protection in small spaces.Typical applications include protection of devices or diagnostic tests like pregnancy test, as well as control of moisture vapor transmission rate in blister packaging as prescribed by USP <671>.Three standard formats are available: 0.125g, 0.250g and 0.370g.Applications: Humidity protection for devices - Functionality of diagnostic tests and medical devices is often compromised when exposed to excessive moisture, leading to decreased shelf-life and inaccurate test results. Tablets is the appropriate solution to eliminate the threat of moisture while remaining hidden from view. <USP 671> unit-dose permeation testing: Tablets are placed in blister cavities in lieu of pharmaceutical tablets to measure humidity sorption over the time. This approach has become heavily relied upon by pharmaceutical manufacturers, packagers, and US FDA. mais