Aluminum Foil For Medicinal Packaging

Medicinal aluminum foil is a widely used material for pharmaceutical packaging with good barrier properties, chemical stability and safety. The main function of medicinal aluminum foil is to protect pharmaceuticals from light, moisture and oxygen, thus prolonging the shelf life of pharmaceuticals. The following is a brief introduction of medicinal foil products.

Medicinal aluminum foil is usually composed of the following materials:

– Aluminum foil: Generally 8011, 8021 aluminum foil is used, the thickness is usually between 0.02mm and 0.1mm. The states are O and H18.

– Composite materials: sometimes laminated with plastic materials such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) to enhance strength and durability.

Specifications of medicinal foil:

– Thickness: the thickness of medicine aluminum foil usually ranges from 0.02mm to 0.1mm, with common thicknesses of 0.03mm, 0.04mm, and 0.05mm. the choice of thickness depends on the specific packaging needs.

– Width: The width is usually between 100mm and 1200mm, the specific width can be customized according to the customer’s needs.

– Roll diameter: The diameter of aluminum foil rolls is usually 300mm, 500mm, 600mm, etc., depending on the requirements of the production line.

Performance requirements of aluminum foil for medicinal packaging:

– Barrier property: Aluminum foil for medicinal use should have excellent gas and water vapor barrier property to ensure that the active ingredients of the drugs are not affected by the external environment.

– Chemical stability: Aluminum foil should be able to resist the corrosion of drug ingredients to ensure the safety of drugs.

– Hygiene and safety: Aluminum foil for medicines must comply with relevant national hygiene standards to ensure that it is non-toxic and does not contain harmful substances.

Medicinal aluminum foil is widely used in the following fields:

– Tablet and capsule packaging: used in the aluminum-plastic composite packaging of medicines to protect medicines from moisture and oxidation.

– Liquid medicine packaging: such as potions, injections of aluminum foil sealed packaging, to ensure the safety of drugs.

– Medical Device Packaging: Used for packaging of disposable medical devices to ensure their sterility.

With the emphasis on the quality and safety of medicines, the market demand for medicinal aluminum foil is growing. Meanwhile, environmental protection and sustainable development have also become the trend of the industry, and more and more companies are focusing on the research and development of recyclable and biodegradable materials.

The production and use of aluminum medicinal foil need to comply with relevant pharmaceutical packaging regulations and standards, such as China’s Measures for the Administration of Pharmaceutical Packaging and international standards such as ISO and FDA.

Medicinal aluminum foil is an important packaging material for pharmaceuticals, and its specifications and performance have a direct impact on the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals. Understanding its specifications and application requirements will help to choose the right aluminum foil products to meet the packaging needs of different drugs.