Clariant’s Healthcare Packaging business segment has partnered with PumpArt System® to introduce an airless dispensing technology called Tubairless® to the pharmaceutical industry.
Tubairless combines an air chamber and a soft plastic pouch sealed in a flexible tube. The dispensing system helps protect sensitive cream-based formulas from the adverse effects of outside air. Many medicated creams, ointments, gels, and pastes are susceptible to moisture gain or loss as well as certain types of contamination. The tube’s internal pump prevents air intake and product flow-back during dispensing, reducing the ingress of unwanted elements that can contaminate the contents. Protection can be further enhanced by integrating multiple protective barrier or active layers into the package.
The Tubairless design can help address preservation issues as formulators look for ways to reduce or eliminate preservatives from formulations. It can also improve patient compliance by offering a user-friendly experience. According to the supplier, studies have shown that patients appreciate the ability to more accurately control the dosage without unexpected release or splashing. Tubairless also allows for the almost complete evacuation of the product (at least 95 %).
