Tekni-Films Discusses Latest in Rigid and Flexible Packaging Materials for Medical Device Applications at MD&M West
Wayne, Pa. (December 13, 2018) —The latest in rigid and flexible packaging materials for medical device and pharmaceutical applications will be featured by Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex business, at MD&M West, February 5-7, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, Booth 2033.
Tekni-Films will be featuring TekniMD™ PX films, a series of proprietary high-performance, thermoformable copolyester films that provide an alternative to PETG for medical device packaging. Standard PX film is suitable for form, fill and seal applications, while PX MED has superior denesting characteristics and is used as a substitute for silicone-coated PETG.
“Regulatory and voluntary environmental initiatives are prompting medical device companies to take a hard look at the recyclability of their components. Our copolyester-based PX film is recyclable in the #1 stream. This means non-surgical waste applications and manufacturing scrap can more readily be turned into recycled material for use in subsequent generations. PETG, on the other hand, is categorized as a #7 which does not have the same downstream options. Further, because copolyester films are also more cost effective, these new structures are viable replacements,” explained Melissa Green, senior director of global marketing for films.
Tekni-Films also will be displaying its ultra-high barrier PVDC coating and a wide variety of other multilayer packaging structures that deliver the stringent oxygen and water vapor barrier properties necessary to protect pharmaceutical and medical device products.
About Tekni-Films
Tekni-Films is a supplier of thermoformable blister barrier films, flexible films, lidding foils and pouch materials for pharmaceutical, medical, diagnostic health and personal care products. With decades of material science, engineering and processing experience, Tekni-Films provides global companies with packaging solutions that protect their brands. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com/tekni-films.
About Tekni-Plex, Inc.
Tekni-Plex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precision-crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well-known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household and industrial, and food and beverage industries. Tekni-Plex is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and operates manufacturing sites across eight countries worldwide to meet the needs of its global customers. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com.
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