Moisture control

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Product spoilage due to moisture vapor is one of the biggest problems faced by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals industries. CurTec packaging offers protection against the ingress of moisture and water vapor.

Many pharmaceutical products and specialty chemicals are hygroscopic and tend to absorb moisture from the ambient air between packaging and consumption, leading to quality loss and product spoilage.

Caked powder

Damage due to caking, softening and drying

Powders can harden/cake, granules and flakes can soften and tablets can change appearance and texture. And not only moisture gain is a problem, but also moisture loss, which can cause products to dry out. In addition, the properties of products can change and that can be dangerous for users.

Moisture control

To ensure that pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals do not deteriorate in quality and function properly, water content must be carefully controlled at every stage of the manufacturing and delivery process. There are ways to monitor and control moisture for each process phase. And this also applies to the phase that involves packaging.

Moisture control during bulk packaging and storage

Pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals are often packed, stored and sent in bulk. Manufacturers use a variety of methods to regulate moisture, including desiccant and plastic bags or liners. Some solutions are effective but require extra handling, increase the risk of contamination and lead to higher costs. Bulk packaging with a water vapor-tight closure is convenient and cost-efficient.

Moisture-tight plastic packaging

Moisture-tight plastic packaging

CurTec's plastic packaging range includes screw lid drums with rubber gaskets that provide a leak and moisture vapor tight closure. In addition, there are also pails and pots with screw lids with integrated gaskets that form an excellent barrier against moisture vapor. All packaging has been tested for moisture vapor transmission according to an ASTM standard by a certified laboratory and the measured moisture vapor transmission rates are recorded.

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Moisture vapor transmission rates (MVTR)

So our claims about the quality, effectiveness and integrity of our moisture vapor proof packaging are backed by solid, scientific evidence. The methods of measuring moisture vapor transmission vary from gravimetric equipment that only records weight increases and decreases to sophisticated instruments that can detect extremely low transmission rates. CurTec can provide a moisture vapor transmission report for all packaging that shows how they can protect your valuable products against the ingress of moisture vapor.

Request a moisture vapor transmission report and discover how CurTec packaging can contribute to effective moisture vapor control.

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