Klöckner unveils high-barrier films for pharma packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast, a leading German thermoform packaging, as well as printing and specialty applications product provider, has announced the launch of Pentapharm ACLAR PA600/02 barrier films for pharmaceutical packaging applications.

Pentapharm ACLAR PA600/02 film is a two-layer (PVC/ACLAR) laminated film that provides the highest moisture barrier available in the Pentapharm ACLAR product line. Made with Honeywell's 152-micron ACLAR UltRx6000, which is 50% thicker than the current maximum gauge ACLAR films available in today's marketplace, for a 50% increase in moisture barrier, it is transparent, non-yellowing, and offers high machinability on existing standard form/fill/seal packaging lines and tooling. With rigid vinyl as the product contact layer, it offers sealability to common vinyl-compatible lidstocks.

Klöckner Pentaplast adds that Pentapharm ACLAR PA600/02 films are a cost-effective solution as they allow for small footprint packages, which require less material and total cost per package as compared to other packages in the non-polymer ultra-high barrier range.

Applications of the films include solid oral-dose packaging, powders, ethical drugs, OTC, generics, physician samples, veterinary medicine, and nutraceuticals that require ultra, ultra-high moisture barrier.