BioClosure(TM) Systems from AdvantaPure® Offer Pure, Secure Container Seals for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, & Lab Uses for Vessels of Glass, Metal, or Plastic


Southampton, PA - AdvantaPure announces the availability of BioClosure Systems, a complete line of container closures ideally suited for pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, and other clean applications. Practical for either repeated or single use, BioClosure Systems work with flexible container systems, laboratory bottles and apparatus, and sampling and storage receptacles of glass, plastics, or metal.

BioClosure Systems offer the utmost in purity. They're manufactured and packaged in a Class 7, ISO-certified clean room from USP Class VI, platinum-cured silicone elastomer. Certified animal-derived-ingredient free, the closures are biologically safe and withstand autoclaving or gamma irradiation.

"BioClosure Systems offer a lot of advantages over similar parts made from rubber materials," states Michael Tangreti, AdvantaPure's Director of Marketing. "The Systems provide much higher purity, longer life, and more consistent performance."

BioClosure Systems offer a true seal and a secure environment for critical processes. When employed as a single use component, BioClosure Systems reduce cross contamination risks, cleaning requirements, and validation time and costs.

BioClosure Systems may be used with temperatures ranging from -100°F to 400°F (-73.3°C to 204.4°C). They're documented lot traceable, and validation and extractable test portfolios are available. Styles include stoppers, caps, inserts for True Unions and GL45's and others, all available with or without tubing inserts. Stoppers in sizes 2 through 12 are stocked; other items are produced on a custom basis.

About AdvantaPure and NewAge® Industries

AdvantaPure, a division of NewAge Industries, specializes in clean products for the pharmaceutical, biomedical, food, beverage, chemical, and cosmetic industries. All products are manufactured, stored, and shipped using the cleanest methods possible to ensure unsurpassed product purity.

In business since 1954, NewAge Industries manufactures and fabricates thermoplastic and thermoset tubing and hose. The company offers one of the broadest product lines of tubing, hose, and fittings in the U.S., and its custom extrusion and fabrication services are unrivaled. NewAge Industries maintains a large inventory and prides itself on same-day shipment of 98% of orders for its core product lines. In 2006, NewAge initiated an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) for the benefit of both its employees and customers.

For more information on BioClosure Systems, contact the team at

AdvantaPure,

145 James Way, Southampton,

PA 18966;

phone 888-755-4370 or 215-526-2151;

fax 888-258-4293 or 215-526-2167;

e-mail: sales@advantapure.com;

web site: http://www.advantapure.com/bioclosure.htm

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