A patented, glass-like, tri-barrier coating creates an inert, product contact surface that is chemically, mechanically, and thermally stable across many conditions
Incorporate a unique, customized identification technology, using the unique light signature of crystals to protect and monitor the product throughout the supply chain
Delivered, ready to use sterile, and designed to industry-standard dimensions
Dimensional consistency 14-times better than glass, improving dose accuracy and device performance
Not subject to breakage on filling lines or in the supply chain, drastically reducing risk during manufacturing and shipping
Compatible with a broad range of pharmaceutical formulation requirements, including pH, extreme temperatures, and oxygen sensitivity
Manufactured in automated ISO Class 7 clean rooms; a Six Sigma manufacturing process for critical defects and camera systems detect particles down to 20 microns
Free from leachables, extractables, silicone oil, and metal ions that cause delamination; excellent gas, moisture and protein adsorption properties
Consistent drug contact conditions, reducing the time needed for stability studies and when switching containers
We provide a common drug contact surface starting at the research and pre-clinical drug development phases, through clinical trials, and on through to commercial launch.
The coatings are chemically equivalent and provide an inert drug contact surface irrespective of container geometry. Coating equivalence is verified by a “Chemical fingerprint” (ex. FTIR, XPS and Rutherford Backscattering).
The coatings are architected for desired characteristics; no risk of coating debonding; won’t interact or react with contact by the drug product. Our products are molded from engineered polymers and incorporate a thin, glass-like barrier coating system on the inside surface. We apply it to the inside surface of the container using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD).
The thinness of the coating creates significant advantages, including flexibility (not brittle like traditional glass) and excellent thermal, mechanical, and chemical characteristics. Our proprietary coating technology can be applied to any surface; even coating extreme aspect ratios and small volume containers are possible.
With more than 300 patents, our technology is our largest differentiator. No other company has been able to bring step-change innovation to pharma packaging for more than 50 years.
We would love to discuss how SiO2 can be a solution for you. Contact us today.
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