Pharmaceutical Aluminum Foil: A Critical Role in Medication
Packaging
Pharmaceutical aluminum foil is a specialized material designed to meet the strict requirements of the pharmaceutical packaging. It is engineered to protect medications from environmental influences such as oxygen, moisture, and light, ensuring the integrity and efficacy of the pharmaceutical products until they are consumed. The production environment for pharmaceutical aluminum foil is subject to high standards, often requiring a purification workshop of at least 100,000 grade. The foil must be clean, uniform in color, free of spots, and flat without holes.
Key Features
- Protection: High-quality medicines require packaging that safeguards them from environmental factors. Pharmaceutical aluminum foil provides a barrier against oxygen and moisture.
- Blister Packs: Commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry, blister packs is made up by a molded plastic base with cavities for individual tablets or capsules and a push-through closure made of aluminum foil, known as blister film or lid film. This design ensures that each medication is hygienically clean and protected.
- Hot Sealing Lacquer: To make sure a tight seal between the plastic blister and the aluminum cover foil, a hot seal lacquer is applied to the aluminum foil. This process combines the lacquer with the plastic material of the blister, creating a perfect seal to protect the medication.
- Corrosion Resistance: Pharmaceutical aluminum foil is resistant to corrosion, ensuring the longevity of the packaging and the safety of the contents.
- Seepage and Heat Resistance: The foil is impermeable to gases and moisture, and it can endure high temperatures, making it ideal for various pharmaceutical applications.
- Light Resistance: Protecting medications from light is crucial, and aluminum foil provides an effective barrier against light exposure, which can degrade certain medications.
Specifications
- Alloys: 8011, 8021, 8079
- Tempers: HO, H14, H16, H18
- Surface Treatment: The foil can be treated with printing, matte, or lacquer coatings
- Thickness: 0.016mm to 0.05mm
- Width: 200-1600mm
Applications
- PTP Aluminum Foil: Used for PVC blister packaging, it is moisture-proof, easy to carry, and hygienic.
- Cold Forming Aluminum Foil: Used for deep drawing, pressing, and forming to create closed packaging.
- Easy Tear Aluminum Strip Foil: Designed for ease of opening and user convenience.
- Aluminum Foil for Medicine Bottle Caps