The market for pharmaceutical plastic bottles is vast and diverse, with bottles in various sizes, colors, and shapes. So, how do you choose the right pharmaceutical plastic bottle from the many available options?
Due to the wide range of pharmaceutical plastic bottle specifications, from small bottles of just a few milliliters to large ones with volumes over a thousand milliliters, some are colorless, some transparent, with diverse colors and shapes. Facing such a diverse plastic bottle market, pharmaceutical manufacturers should focus on the following key principles when selecting plastic bottles:
Choosing the Main Raw Material and Additive Formulas of Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottles The product standards for solid plastic bottles specify the applicable main materials, which must meet the requirements of being non-toxic and pollution-free. As there are multiple raw materials available for selection, the comprehensive performance of the materials needs to be considered. Generally, for tablet packaging, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene bottles are used. If transparency is required, PET bottles can be selected. If the pharmaceutical product needs high barrier properties, UV-blocking, and opacity, brown PET bottles should be chosen. For liquid medications, polypropylene bottles or polyester bottles are commonly used as the main raw materials.
Sealing and Water Vapor Permeability of the Bottle and Cap Sealing and water vapor permeability are two critical technical indicators for pharmaceutical plastic bottles. These factors play a crucial role in the stability of the packaged medication.
Product Quality Standards for Plastic Bottles The product quality standards of the manufacturer can help assess the quality of the product. Pharmaceutical plastic bottle manufacturers should establish company standards that are stricter than national and industry standards.
Quality Assurance System Supplier audits have become an essential part of the plastic bottle procurement process. Through audits, a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of the manufacturer's hardware, software facilities, technical equipment, and overall quality level can be conducted.
Stability and Compatibility of the Pharmaceutical Bottle with the Medication When selecting pharmaceutical plastic bottles, especially for new drugs, testing the stability of the packaging and the compatibility between the plastic bottle and the drug is crucial. The interaction, permeation, leaching, adsorption, chemical reactions, and degradation between the drug and plastic material can only be determined through scientific testing.