INEOS Polyolefins launches Eltex®MED, its new Low Density Polyethylene grade range dedicated for Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions
INEOS Polyolefins announces the launch of Eltex® MED LDPE, a range of polyolefins grades dedicated to meet the exacting and long-term requirements of Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging applications. These products are produced at the Bamble (Norway) polyolefins site.
Eltex® MED LDPE is a leading brand for the Blow-Fill-Seal technology used in pharmaceutical liquid packaging, and which continues to replace traditional materials in these applications.
Primary Blow-Fill-Seal applications are IV fluid bottles and single dose ampoules for packaging of respiratory and ophthalmic treatment solutions – such applications can be steam treated up to 110 °C.
The excellent performance Eltex® MED LDPE also suits the requirements of injection moulded packaging allowing sterilization with Eto-treatment or radiation up to 35 kGy.
Eltex® MED is dedicated to serving the Medical and Pharmaceutical markets which require long-Term continuity of supply and consistent product specification .These essential requirements are assured for all our Eltex® MED LDPE grades.
Eltex® MED LDPE grades are contamination-free and compliant with European Pharmacopeia, USP class VI, filed under DMF.
All product information on our Eltex® MED LDPE range can be found by visiting our web-site www.ineospolyolefins.com/Markets/MedicalHygieneTechnicalApplications/Medical.aspx , where information on certifications and regulations may also be obtained.
- Eltex® MED PH22D630
- Eltex® MED PH23T630
- Eltex® MED PH27D630
- Eltex® MED PH30D630
Notes to Editors:
“Sterilization with Eto-treatment” is an Ethylene Oxide gas sterilization method commonly used in the industry.
“Radiation treatment” is another sterilization method. The kGy unit means kiloGrey. This is standard measure of radiation dose.