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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.

Pentapharm® kpVantage®Pentapharm® kpSilver™ Pentapharm® Accel™Pentapharm® kpMax®Pentapharm® LiquiGuard®Pentapharm® kpSeal™ Speel
kpVantage

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

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

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

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

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

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.​
kpSeal™ Speel

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