Clariant introduces Mevopur Protect O2 scavenger for pharma packaging

Clariant Plastics & Coatings Healthcare Polymer Solutions is adding a new oxygen-scavenging additive masterbatch to its Mevopur line of medical-grade materials and services for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices. Mevopur Protect is effective at limiting oxygen (O2) degradation of drugs and neutraceuticals stored in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, as well as in a transparent monolayer construction. The new masterbatch concentrate, and other innovations are being introduced at Pharmapack Europe. Clariant is exhibiting in booth F54 at Porte de Versailles, Paris, France, from 5 to 6 February 2020. Steve Duckworth, Global head – Marketing & Business Development for Clariant Healthcare Polymer Solutions says, “Just as in food and beverage packaging PET is becoming more widely used, but while food and beverages require a relatively short shelf life, pharmaceuticals often need to maintain their potency even when stored for a year or more. Although HDPE has been the material of choice, PET offers several advantages, including transparency, and the Mevopur Protect additives help to combine transparency with long-term shelf-life. And, while recycling is not yet a major…

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