R103 / R111 PVC / PVdC

Image 1. Bilcare Solutions pharmaceutical packaging.
PVC / PVdC
PVC / PVDC films - A new generation
MILAGRO RUBBER COMPANY
Applications
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Pharmaceutical packaging.
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Food packaging.
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Unit packaging for hygiene and cosmetic
products.
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Sterilized medical packaging.
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Other non-packaging solutions.
Image 2. Bilcare Solutions material structure.
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Application Method
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Thermoplastic
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Injection Moulding
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Extrusion Film
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Properties
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PVdC films offer excellent barrier properties against odour,
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moisture loss, oxygen penetration, UV light discolouration
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PVdC complies with the requirements for food and pharmaceutical
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contact of regulatory agencies arount the world .
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Excellent processability and flexibility to run on most packaging
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machinery .
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PVdC
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require little moisture barrier, but where
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PVdC is similar to glass—it has an
extremely high barrier but is very brittle.
(…) Only by mixing coatings can the
optimum levels of performance be
achieved. The best option is to combine
the PVdC with a layer of PVC 6.
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Key Properties of PVdC
Information provided by:
Polyvinylidenechloride ( PVDC )
Properties and Applications
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References
1. Bilcare Solutions
2. Dow Chemical [PDF]
3. Perlen Packaging
4. Krehalon Packaging
5. SolVin Advanced Polymers, L.L.C [PDF]
6. PMP News (The Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging News)
7. Azo Materials
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PVC / PVdC
PVC / PVDC films - A new generation
For additional information please contact:
plastic@e-milagro.com
+1 (512) 330 9352
e-milagro.com
MILAGRO RUBBER COMPANY
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