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Evaluating Materials for Container Closure Systems for Medical Products

Materials include glass, metal, plastic and rubber, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. Factors such as the physical performance, the nature of supply and the chemical compatibility of the material must be considered.

The first step in the selection process is to consider the physical performance of each of the materials. Does the material have the correct barrier properties, such as protection from moisture?

There exist more than 90 generic plastic types with more than 100 sub-generic modified types. Plastics offer a combination of properties not available in other materials. Some of these include:

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