Barrier rigid films
For pharmaceuticals that require more stringent moisture and oxygen protection, these highly protective films ensure a long shelf life with optimal product integrity. kp offers a wide range of ACLAR® laminated and alfoil® PVdC coated barrier films for your specific application.
Pentapharm® ACLAR® laminated films
Pentapharm® ACLAR® laminates are crystal clear, biochemically inert, thermally stable with unsurpassed protection against moisture in formulations designed to significantly improve performance and productivity. In addition to ultra-high moisture barrier, Pentapharm® ACLAR® laminates are available in multi-layer structures with oxygen protection.
Applications: ​
Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Best-in-class moisture barrier​
- Non-aging for lasting optical clarity​
- Full range of barrier protection​
- Possible 40% reduction in surface area of the blister allowing up to 30% higher machine output​
- Runs on standard equipment and tooling​
- Excellent sealability​
- Available in clear, transparent, and opaque colors with UV-absorber on request​
Structure:
- Two-layer, three-layer and symmetrical structures standard
- Customized structures available on request​
ACLAR®
is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc.
Pentapharm® alfoil® PVdC coated films
Pentapharm® alfoil® is a high-performance line of PVdC-coated films that provide mid-to-high barrier to moisture, oxygen and aroma. Available in a wide range of coat weights and structures, alfoil® films are a cost-effective solution for most hygroscopic and oxygen-sensitive pharmaceuticals. Also available with kp’s proprietary Super Glide (SG) coating technology, alfoil® SG films have improved slip-characteristics that enable faster line speeds, higher yields and lower overall packaging costs.
Applications:​
Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Exceptional strength and dimensional stability ​
- Controlled shrinkage ​
- Greater rigidity and lay-flat properties for easier cartoning, handling and enhanced aesthetics ​
- Excellent sealability​
- SG developments for higher line speeds and lower costs​
- Available in clear, transparent and opaque colors with UV-absorber on request​
Structure:​
- Two-layer, three-layer, and symmetrical structures standard​
- Customized structures available on request​
Pentapharm® alfoil® HBC films
Engineered with the latest in ultra-high barrier PVdC technology, alfoil® high-barrier coated (HBC) films offer unrivaled protection against moisture, oxygen and aroma.
Applications:​
Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, probiotics, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​Benefits:​
- Ultra-high degree of barrier to moisture, oxygen and aroma​
- High-crystallinity PVdC dispersion allows for higher barrier levels at competitive cost​
- Excellent thermoforming properties and mechanical stability compared to standard PVdC-coated films​
- SG developments for higher line speeds and lower costs​
- Brilliant clarity for transparent blisters​
- Available in clear, transparent and opaque colors with UV-absorber on request​
Structure:​
- Three-layer and symmetrical structures standard​
- Customized structures available upon request​
