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Summer 2007

Calcium supplements

Citracal's packaging architecture includes an area where iconography clearly communicates product benefits opposite an area of product photography that appeals to the consumer's indulgent emotion....

Summer 2007 | August 8, 2007

Cephalon's RFID pilot program enters Phase 3

Cephalon Inc.'s RFID pilot program will involve live testing at its manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, UT....

Summer 2007 | August 8, 2007

Pressure-indicating sensor film

• Pressurex allows for rapid, easy determination of compression magnitude and distribution between any two contacting surfaces • aids in control for applications such as validation and calibration of sealing die pressure during drug packaging, and helps fulfill GMP compliance...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Films for personal care

• Touch of Silk family of films and printed packaging makes products stand out on the store shelf • soft feel and appearance results in reduced noise, conveying the qualities of discretion and gentleness, avoiding the embarrassing rustling of personal...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Moisture protection desiccant package

• TricorBraun and Sasaki Chemical, Japan, have a licensing agreement to commercialize DryKeep desiccant • includes a standard base resin that can be molded into the structure of packaging components and materials, such as into the inside layer of a...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

High-barrier packaging films

• CBAR and WBAR 2.5-mil coextruded films offer very low MVTR and OTR rates and are strong and durable • nine-layer films are for water, grease, and odor-proof packaging • provided as bags on a roll to run on the...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Microbial penetration-resistant material

• Tyvek Asuron resists penetration by bacteria, spores, and other contaminating microorganisms, even in rigorous conditions and contaminated environments • compatible with most commonly used sterilization methods • up to eight times stronger than medical-grade papers of equal or greater...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software

• Pas-X Pharma V2.3 and Pas-X Biotech V2.2 updated software suites are designed for user-friendly operation and enhanced functionality for pharmaceutical and biotech applications • standard package for Pas-X includes interfaces to analysis tools, offering comprehensive functionalities for visualization, evaluation,...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Bottle cap configurations for liquids

• for the safe containment of volatile vapors and transfer of chemicals for laboratories and instrument manufacturers • fit securely onto GL32, 38-430, and GL45 glass solvent reservoir bottles • PTFE body provides chemical inertness and seal reliability without requiring...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Promotional combo pack

• double-seam shrink-sleeve technology provides a promotional presentation for marketers of products packaged in bottles, jars, tubes, and cartons • combines dissimilar large and small packs as a single unit; labels may be affixed to side, front, back, or top...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Rectangle tablet bottle

• HDPE bottles in 250-mL and 270-mL sizes, both with a 45-400 finish, are easy to grip • available with tamper-evident, flip-top closures • for pills, powders, and other dry substances in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, nutraceutical, and personal care markets...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Sponge top applicator tube

• available in fill sizes from 1.8 fluid oz to 4.5 fluid oz, with a shrink band over the cap and a fitment for added security • for topical creams and ointments, as well as other products where direct application...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Oval glass bottles

• available in 1-, 2-, and 4-oz sizes, and with a variety of closure options • provide space to display product information and feature sloped shoulders and amber color • custom decoration includes ACL glass printing and labeling Kaufman Container...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Retail blister technology

• Monoblister is a flat PET or PVC blister card preprinted directly, resulting in a bright, clear, sharp image that can be used to create 3D images • Ecobliss ESP-T4 form/fill/seal machine produces Monoblister packs, eliminating the need to register...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Oxygen scavenger canister

• StabilOx provides moisture and oxygen protection to prevent oxidative degradation of drugs in packaging • made of FDA-grade HDPE, it requires no additional stability testing • sized to be compatible with high-speed packaging systems and dispensing equipment to allow...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Heat-seal coating

• SBP2000 coating on DuPont's Asuron withstands seal creep, a problem for some coatings in high-temperature/humidity EtO cycles • polymers and emulsions used undergo an extensive ion-exchange process that results in a more hydrophobic coating and enhanced sealing characteristics •...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

PVdC-coated polymer films

• Pentapharm alfoil film has been extended to include its E SO3 films for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products needing ultra-high moisture and oxygen barrier performance in a transparent film • available in three-layer (PVC/PVdC/PVC) structures, films are said to have...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Stick-pack machine

• ALFA-Series servo machine operates at speeds of 40- to 100 cycles/min, with up to 20 lanes/cycle • for wet and dry products • produces easy-opening sticks, accommodates ink-jet coding, gas flushing, and collation Fres-co System USA (www.fresco.com)...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Electronic checkweigher

• KWE 4040 weighs large packages in a gross weighing range up to 30 kg, for pharmaceutical and food applications • force restoration weighing technology offers precise weighing, with a standard deviation of +/- 50 mg • smart file card...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

Tabletop bagger/printer

• T-375 machine offers company's "next bag out" printing capability, printing just before loading for accurate labeling • for pharmacists in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and medical offices • for bagging and printing small quantities of various part numbers Advanced Poly-Packaging,...

Summer 2007 | August 1, 2007

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