Specialty rigid films
kp’s specialty rigid films are engineered specifically for novel applications and drug deliveries to meet the ever-evolving needs of the pharmaceutical industry.
kpVantage®
With kpVantage® you can change to polyester without changing a thing. Our polyester-based films are a high-performance alternative to vinyl that can be processed on standard equipment and tooling. Available as mono films or integrated into barrier structures, kpVantage® films are engineered to maintain product integrity and packaging line performance.
Applications:​
Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Polyester-based films compatible with existing packaging lines​
- Lower forming temperatures for increased packaging line productivity​
- Excellent sealability​
- Brilliant clarity
​Structure:​
- Mono films and kpVantage® ACLAR® laminate structures​
- Customized structures available upon request
kpSilver™
Designed as a high-performance alternative to cold-form foil (CFF), Pentapharm® kpSilver™ provides all the visual characteristics of aluminium with the high-speed performance of thermoforming. kpSilver™
is available as a low-barrier laminate or integrated into high-barrier structures.​
Applications:​
Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Mimics visual characteristics of CFF with all the benefits of conventional thermoforming materials​
- Smaller blister formats​
- Runs on standard thermoforming equipment and tooling​
- Excellent sealability with all vinyl-compatible lid stock​
Structure:​
- Two-layer laminate: PVC-Polyolefin​
- Three-layer laminate: PVC-ACLAR®-Polyolefin​
- Customized structures available upon request ​
Accel™
Pentapharm® Accel™ are rigid PVC films laminated with ACLAR® Accel™. Available in standard dimensions, Accel™ films are designed to offer best-in-class moisture protection through formulations that improve performance and reduce costs.
Applications:​
Ethicals, OTC, generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Exceptional moisture barrier​
- Non-aging for lasting optical clarity​
- Standardized gauges for cost-savings opportunities​
- Excellent sealability​
Structure:​
- Two-layer: PVC-ACLAR® Accel™​
- Customized structures available on request​
kpMax®
Pentapharm® kpMax® rigid films offer the highest moisture and oxygen protection properties in the market. By combining ACLAR® lamination and PVdC coating, Pentapharm® kpMax® films are ideal for products that require ultra, ultra-high barrier properties in a transparent, small footprint package.​
Applications:​
Ethicals, OTC, generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Ultra-high barrier properties in a small footprint​
- Minimized blister card size for reduced secondary packaging​
- Runs on standard production equipment and tooling
Structure:​
- Four-layer laminate / coated combination: PVC-ACLAR® -PVdC-PVC​
- Customized structures available upon request
LiquiGuard®
With Pentapharm® LiquiGuard™, hot and cold liquid-fill medications can be formed and packaged directly in a thermostable laminate film. LiquiGuard™ protects your sensitive products from package leaching and moisture gain or loss.​
Applications:​
Nutraceuticals, consumables and chewables, pharmaceuticals, unit dose liquids,​ veterinary​​Benefits:​
- High heat stability (Tg of contact layer 120ºC)​
- High slip for quick release and increased productivity​
- Excellent deep-draw properties for complex blister geometries​
- Low leachability and extractability, with excellent odor and flavor retention​
- One-stage forming and packaging of hot-fill products​
Structure:​
- Two-layer laminate: Copolyester-PVC​
- Three-layer laminate: Copolyester-ACLAR® -PVC​
- Customized structures available upon request ​
kpSeal™ Speel
kpSeal™ Speel is the only FDA compliant film designed specifically for suppository packaging applications. These films are peelable, printable and offer high thermoformability properties.​
Applications:​
Suppositories, self-adhesive and peelable applications​
Benefits:​
- Peelable and printable​
- High thermoformability​
- Enhanced barrier options available​
- EtO sterilizable​
Structure:​
- Two-layer laminate: PVC-PE (peelable or non-peelable)​
- Customized structures available upon request
