May 30 2008
INEOS Polyolefins announces the launch of Eltex®MED LDPE, a range of polyolefins grades dedicated to meet the exacting and long-term requirements of Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging applications. These products are produced at the Bamble (Norway) polyolefins site.
Eltex®MED LDPE is a leading brand for the Blow-Fill-Seal technology used in pharmaceutical liquid packaging, and which continues to replace traditional materials in these applications.
Primary Blow-Fill-Seal applications are IV fluid bottles and single dose ampoules for packaging of respiratory and ophthalmic treatment solutions – such applications can be steam treated up to 110 °C.
The excellent performance Eltex®MED LDPE also suits the requirements of injection moulded packaging allowing sterilization with Eto-treatment or radiation up to 35 kGy.
Eltex®MED is dedicated to serving the Medical and Pharmaceutical markets which require long-Term continuity of supply and consistent product specification .These essential requirements are assured for all our Eltex®MED LDPE grades.
Eltex®MED LDPE grades are contamination-free and compliant with European Pharmacopeia, USP class VI, filed under DMF.