Pentapharm barrier films

Barrier rigid films

For pharmaceuticals that require more stringent moisture and oxygen protection, these highly protective films ensure a long shelf life with optimal product integrity. kp offers a wide range of ACLAR® laminated and alfoil® PVdC coated barrier films for your specific application.

Pentapharm® ACLAR® laminated films

Pentapharm® ACLAR® laminates are crystal clear, biochemically inert, thermally stable with unsurpassed protection against moisture in formulations designed to significantly improve performance and productivity. In addition to ultra-high moisture barrier, Pentapharm® ACLAR® laminates are available in multi-layer structures with oxygen protection.

Applications: ​

Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​
 

Benefits:​

• Best-in-class moisture barrier​
• Non-aging for lasting optical clarity​
• Full range of barrier protection​
• Possible 40% reduction in surface area of the blister allowing up to 30% higher machine output​
• Runs on standard equipment and tooling​
• Excellent sealability​
• Available in clear, transparent, and opaque colors with UV-absorber on request​

Structure:

• Two-layer, three-layer and symmetrical structures standard
• Customized structures available on request​

Pentapharm® alfoil® PVdC coated films

Pentapharm® alfoil® is a high-performance line of PVdC-coated films that provide mid-to-high barrier to moisture, oxygen and aroma. Available in a wide range of coat weights and structures, alfoil® films are a cost-effective solution for most hygroscopic and oxygen-sensitive pharmaceuticals. Also available with kp’s proprietary Super Glide (SG) coating technology, alfoil® SG films have improved slip-characteristics that enable faster line speeds, higher yields and lower overall packaging costs.

Applications:​

Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, physician samples, veterinary, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​
 

Benefits:​

• Exceptional strength and dimensional stability ​
• Controlled shrinkage ​
• Greater rigidity and lay-flat properties for easier cartoning, handling and enhanced aesthetics ​
• Excellent sealability​
• SG developments for higher line speeds and lower costs​
• Available in clear, transparent and opaque colors with UV-absorber on request​

Structure:​

• Two-layer, three-layer, and symmetrical structures standard​
• Customized structures available on request​

Pentapharm® alfoil® HBC films

Engineered with the latest in ultra-high barrier PVdC technology, alfoil® high-barrier coated (HBC) films offer unrivaled protection against moisture, oxygen and aroma.

Applications:​

Ethicals, over the counter (OTC), generics, probiotics, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals​
 

Benefits:​

• Ultra-high degree of barrier to moisture, oxygen and aroma​
• High-crystallinity PVdC dispersion allows for higher barrier levels at competitive cost​
• Excellent thermoforming properties and mechanical stability compared to standard PVdC-coated films​
• SG developments for higher line speeds and lower costs​
• Brilliant clarity for transparent blisters​
• Available in clear, transparent and opaque colors with UV-absorber on request​

Structure:​

• Three-layer and symmetrical structures standard​
• Customized structures available upon request​