Clariant showcases latest pharmaceutical packaging technology to IoPP

Clariant recently hosted the Drug and Pharmaceutical Committee of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) at its production facility in Belen, New Mexico.

As said, Clariant Healthcare Packaging provided the Committee with a comprehensive plant tour showcasing its latest technologies, including its newest high capacity production lines for its Sorb-it desiccant canisters and packets. The group also observed Clariant’s manufacturing lines for its container-closure systems, such as its Oxy-Guard barrier bottles.

Included in the visit program was a full briefing on time-of-protection calculations, shelf-life simulation and headspace management, considering active agents, passive barriers and conditions of use.

“We are confident that the visit helped the Committee in their pursuit of further technical understanding of controlled atmosphere packaging technologies and their impact on drug and packaging development,” said Andy Walti, Head of Healthcare Packaging at Clariant.

The objective of the Committee is to study the technical advances and problems in the packaging area of the pharmaceutical industry. Membership is composed of individuals from companies in the pharmaceutical industry which are involved in the Research and Development of new chemical/biological entities and the manufacturing and marketing of human prescription drugs.

The Committee last visited the Belen site in 2007.