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Selters (hds). The Ecobulk SX-D is specially fitted with a steel hull to provide extensive protection against fire and withstand even extreme conditions. In the event of a fire, the steel containment basin prevents flammable contents from leaking and significantly reduces the spread of fire.
The Schütz IBC thus makes a significant contribution to risk minimisation by providing double leakage protection. The SX-D provides safe packaging for sensitive, hazardous products. Now, its performance has again been corroborated by an external authority: this Schütz container is the first, and so far the only composite IBC to be awarded the “FM approved” certification seal by the FM Global Group. The approval, which is based on the internationally recognised industrial property insurer’s FM 6020 test standard, applies to flammable and combustible liquids with a flash point of ≥ 37.8°C. The conditions required for approval included a very demanding fire test, which the SX-D passed in full, and a comprehensive audit of the Schütz production facility by FM Global.
Active risk minimisation reduces costs and saves time
The specialised US insurance company believes that most damage can be avoided, and this is why FM engineers subject the policyholder’s business operations to a rigorous advance scrutiny and evaluation process. Based on the results, potential risks are specifically reduced by applying concepts, methods and equipment that have already been tested. In this respect, the SX-D fully won over the experts. It meets the highest safety standards thanks to its special design: as an extension of the conventional steel grid, the IBC has a closed, fireproof outer hull made of steel. Welded to the integrated containment basin, this shell forms its own sealed container around the inner bottle of the IBC. This double-wall construction provides effective additional protection against leakage, even in extreme situations such as a fire with extremely high temperatures. Furthermore, all three filling and/or discharge openings are located on the top of the container, which features an opening with a nominal diameter of DN 150, a G2 and an S56 bung for enhanced protection. The openings are protected by steel caps. The front bung is equipped with a dip tube system and a pump system can also be connected to discharge the contents.
By using this IBC, customers actively contribute to risk minimisation and save costs within the supply chain thanks to more efficient processes in handling, storage and transport compared to alternative forms of packaging. The highly mobile, full solution consisting of the container and an integrated containment basin reduces storage risks in any installation site, from the filling line to the assembly line. By preventing spillage over large areas, for example in the event of an accident, long downtimes to handle cleaning work become a thing of the past. This is another aspect with a positive impact on the user’s cost-effectiveness and bottom line.
Fire resistance – tested twice
The SX-D has already proven its fire resistance in the UL Test 2368 conducted by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This independent organisation, headquartered in Illinois, tests and certifies product safety. It tested the SX-D and awarded it the “UL listed” mark of conformity, meaning that the IBC also complies with the fire protection guideline “NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code” of the National Fire Protection Association in the USA. No other IBC can currently boast the combination of both test marks: “UL listed” and “FM approved”. This means that two independent institutions have both confirmed that the Ecobulk SX-D is ideally suited for flammable and highly combustible liquids and for general use in Ex-zones 1 and 2! The approval of the 1000-litre-capacity IBC is valid for products with a maximum density of 1.9.
Double protection – even for sensitive hazardous goods
Because the SX-D provides maximum protection for humans and the environment with its double-hull design and closed discharge system, it is also the ideal solution for a further area of application. This IBC model can be used for sensitive or hazardous goods such as Class 6.1, including toluene diisocyanate (TDI). Until now, these filling products have been packed in smaller containers with a lower volume, such as steel drums, to ensure that less liquid can leak out in the event of an accident. The double hull of the SX-D greatly reduces the risk of leakage. In the event that the inner container should leak, the containment basin prevents sensitive products like these from seeping out and contaminating the environment.
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In response to demand, ACG extends series of blister films to include three product solutions for customized oral solid dose protection-
In response to demand, ACG Films – one of the four businesses of ACG Group, the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry – has invested to expand its series of ultra-high barrier blister films.
The company’s UltraSafe portfolio is now available in three variants of varying thicknesses providing heightened, customisable protection against moisture and oxygen for oral solid dose products. These are: UltraSafe Dupac, which comprises PVC and PVdC, while UltraSafe Tripac is made with these two substrates plus a layer of PE in between. The third product, called Core, consists of a single layer of PVdC sandwiched between two layers of PVC; the symmetry of the sandwiched structure offers higher machinability due to the presence of the same seal surface on both sides of the structure. In each product, the proven barrier properties of Diofan® Super B help ensure long-term safety even in demanding climatic conditions.
Similar in appearance to conventional trilaminate blister packaging films. Ultrasafe films offer exemplary barrier properties and premium machinability. The films are produced by laminating rigid PVC to polyethylene (PE), then coating the substrate with Diofan® Super B. Multiple layers can be applied to generate different coating weights.
The expanded set of UltraSafe blister films offers myriad benefits, including:
Premium barrier protection: In addition to safeguarding against moisture and oxygen, UltraSafe films prevent the loss or unwanted addition of aroma and flavour.
Seal integrity: Ultrasafe films offer strong seal integrity achievable even at high speeds and require no special tooling. The result is a simpler, cost-effective, and robust packaging solution.
Attractive aesthetics: Ultrasafe films yield transparent blisters, enabling easy inspection, encouraging patient adherence to prescription regimens and, in certain pharma niches, helping to build brand differentiation.
Pack size reduction: Compared to cold form blister packs, Ultrasafe films offer the ability to reduce pack sizes or increase pill density without enlarging the package. Blister pack size
can be reduced up to 60%, significantly decreasing the amount of packaging material required for both cost savings and improved eco-friendliness.
Production efficiency: Ultrasafe can generate angle cavities that are steeper and deeper than those generated by conventional strip/aluminum blisters. Ultrasafe films also mitigate blister curling issues post-thermoforming, vastly diminishing the need for rib stiffening. UltraSafe’s lower forming temperatures also enable better production control, as does its high levels of elasticity.
No special tooling: Unlike aluminum-based laminates, Ultrasafe films display high flexibility and run well on different types of blister packaging machines. The films can be produced using tools or molds designed for PVC or regular PVDC coated films.
Easy process parameters: Ultrasafe film’s parameters for key production criteria like thermoforming temperature, molding pressure and sealing requirements are the same as regular PVdC-coated films, meaning no special tech training is necessary.
Cost-effective: Competitively-priced, UltraSafe films require no additional investments on customized equipment – a machinability that eliminates the need for specialized infrastructure.
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About ACG
ACG group is the world’s only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company absolutely committed to delivering exceptional solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company’s diverse product range of Capsules, Films & Foils, Engineering, and Inspection systems meets international regulatory requirements. ACG is committed to just one goal: to offer everything needed for efficient capsule and tablet manufacturing.
ACG has over 5 decades of experience and is present in over 100 countries, with more than 4,500 associates around the world. Our customer-centric approach has won us many loyal, satisfied customers and partners by nurturing relationships.
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9871830883/8879793484
Patented 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ platform technology protects electrochemical, lateral flow, and molecular diagnostic test kits to assure accurate results.
Auburn, AL, December 16, 2020 – Aptar CSP Technologies, a leader in material science and active packaging solutions that ensure product protection, extend shelf life and improve user experiences, and part of AptarGroup, Inc., announced it has expanded capacity for producing multiple configurations of its patented 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ technology to support increased demand for diagnostic test kits protection solutions.
The recent surge in the development of new COVID-19 test kits in tandem with pandemic-related supply chain challenges has led to increased demand for solutions to improve result accuracy of critical diagnostic tests. Aptar’s 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ technology provides unique and customizable integrated solutions that create a microclimate within both strip-based and cassette-format lateral flow tests. The user–friendly, seamless integration of this technology adsorbs moisture to provide environmental conditions that preserve test integrity and ensure accurate results.
“With the coronavirus pandemic intensifying, not only are we dealing with a situation where test accuracy is of the utmost importance, but speed of execution is critical and protection throughout the supply chain has become a more formidable challenge,” said Badre Hammond, VP, Commercial Operations, Aptar CSP Technologies. “As a global leader in the protection of diagnostic test kits and trusted partner of leading diagnostic manufacturers for more than 20 years, Aptar has a depth of expertise in this market that can be readily applied to quickly solve the stability challenges diagnostic kit manufacturers are facing as they bring these important test kits to market.”
Aptar’s material-science based active packaging solutions are currently used to protect a range of electrochemical, lateral flow, and molecular diagnostic test kits on the market today, including Quidel® Corporation’s QuickVue® Influenza Test. The leading diagnostic healthcare manufacturer has trusted Aptar’s 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ technology to protect its lateral flow diagnostic strips from moisture and help ensure test accuracy since 2007.
3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ technology provides a broad spectrum of custom-engineered protection in a variety of configurations. Proven solutions for the diagnostics market include the company’s Activ-Vial™, which can be used to house swabs or test strips, and Activ-Film™ and active molded components that can be seamlessly integrated into kit components or packaging.
“We are committed to leveraging our material science expertise to enable our customers to meet the ongoing demand for innovative healthcare solutions that help improve and save lives,” said Hammond. “Expanding our capacity to meet this increased demand and serve this important market during this critical time in our history is a key part of that commitment.”
In addition to diagnostics, 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ technology is utilized in a variety of configurations for a wide range of application fields such as oral solid dose drugs, transdermal drug delivery, medical devices, and probiotics. The technology can be engineered to deliver active packaging solutions that adsorb moisture, scavenge odor, oxygen, or VOCs, emit aromas, or reduce pathogens.
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About Aptar CSP Technologies
Aptar CSP Technologies is part of AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active packaging solutions. Aptar uses insights, design, engineering and science to create dosing, dispensing and protective packaging technologies for the world’s leading brands, in turn making a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of people around the world. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. The company is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 14,000 dedicated employees in 19 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.
Aptar CSP Technologies is a global material science company providing innovative, highly engineered advanced packaging solutions to protect sensitive products. CSP is a responsive, flexible partner committed to offering customers a single, reliable source for custom product design, development, and manufacturing. CSP has a proven track record of pioneering technological solutions that ensure product protection and enhance its customers’ brand equity. Its product categories include vials, bottles, films, blisters, molded components, and specialized packaging solutions. For more information, call (334) 887-8300, email cspinfo@aptar.com or visit www.csptechnologies.com.
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Anti-parisitic Revolt™ Topical Solution housed in customized
version of Neopac’s Twist’n’use™ tube for competitive differentiation.
Oberdiessbach, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has developed a differentiating packaging solution for a topical antiparasitic solution produced by Aurora Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and distributer of animal health medicines. Featuring the active ingredient selamectin, the recently released Revolt™ Topical Solution is now available via prescription in convenient, high-barrier single-use tubes with a simple, no-mess applicator.
For the project, Neopac produced its Twist’n’use™ tube, a small-volume single-dose solution that, once the cap is twisted, is irrevocably opened. In addition to tamper-evidence, the tube’s permanently affixed cap emphasizes consumer simplicity and offers accurate application of the enclosed product to the area of treatment.
For Aurora Pharmaceuticals, it was important that Revolt™ be packaged in a solution that optimized aesthetics without necessitating an external moisture barrier. Meeting this need, the Twist’n’use™ tube features Neopac’s Polyfoil® technology – a proprietary blend of materials providing advanced barrier properties for products requiring ample protection against moisture, oxygen and other potentially harmful substances. Products housed in Polyfoil® solutions can enjoy a longer shelf life compared to those stored in conventional polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) packaging.
Revolt™ Topical Solution comes in a variety of sizes and strengths, coinciding with the size of the dog or cat receiving it. Versions with 6% API are available in .25ml, .75ml and 1ml tubes, while 12% API is available in .5ml, 1ml, 2ml or 3ml tubes. Neopac’s Twist’n’use™ tubes can hold volumes up to 10ml.
There were some challenges during the partnership, including a chemical compatibility issue, but Neopac’s technical team was able to support and overcome these challenges for a smooth and successful launch.
Thus far, feedback from customers who’ve used Revolt™ has been overwhelmingly positive, with users pointing to its convenient ease of use and attractive brand aesthetics.
“Neopac was the only packaging partner that could offer our sought-after combination of premium barrier protection, small-dose delivery accuracy, chemical compatibility, and overall manufacturing quality,” said Richard Mihalik, Director of R&D / Business Development for Aurora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “We are especially thrilled with the innovative dispensing design, which provides direct, hassle-free application of a product that would be otherwise cumbersome to apply.”
For the animal health sector, Aurora Pharmaceuticals specializes in developing and manufacturing liquid dosage products in volumes as small as 0.23 mL to as large as 20L. Revolt™ Topical Solution represents the company’s first single-dose topical pharmaceutical approval and launch.
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About Hoffmann Neopac
Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland, Hungary and the US; and 3D Neopac in India. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European, North American and Asian markets.
Including its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,250 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. The company is dedicated to sustainability in both its manufacturing processes and corporate culture, including a dedicated eco-conscious packaging portfolio. For more information, visit www.neopac.com.
client: Hoffmann Neopac
contact: Christopher Dale
Turchette Agency
(973) 227-8080 ext. 116
cdale@turchette.com
