Healthcare Packaging

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

OTC Effervescent Tablet

Container Type

Pouch

Description

Paper/PE/Aluminum Foil/Sealant
Surface-printed gravure
Foil thickness 0.35-1.0 mil (9-25 micron)

Advantages

Non-child-resistant (NCR) pouch
Surface-printable
Low or high-gloss surface
Seals well through powdery products
Good hot tack and seal integrity
Ionomer or PE sealant
Weld-seal to itself
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier

Structural Layers

• Ink or Lacquer
• Paper
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

CR Pouch Laminate

Container Type

Pouch

Description

PET/PE/Aluminum Foil/Sealant
Reverse-printed gravure
Foil thickness 0.35-0.70 mil (9-18 micron)
Sealant from 10-22 lb/rm (16-35gm/m2)

Advantages

Child-resistant (CR) pouch
High-gloss reverse-print
Very good puncture resistance
Excellent machinability and seal integrity
Ionomer , ACR, or PE Sealant
Weld seal to itself
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• WPE
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

NCR Pouch Laminate

Description

Paper or PET/PE/Aluminum Foil/Sealant
Surface or reverse-printable
Foil thickness 0.35-0.70 mil (9-18 micron)
Sealant from 10-22 lb/rm (16-35gm/m2)

Advantages

Non-child-resistant (NCR) pouch
Surface-printed paper or reverse-printed PET
Good stiffness and puncture resistance (PET)
Excellent machinability and seal integrity
Ionomer , ACR, or PE Sealant
Weld or peelable-seal
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• WPE
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

Peelable Pouch Laminate

Description

Paper or PET/PE/Aluminum Foil/ Peelable Sealant
Surface or reverse-printable
Foil thickness 0.35-1.0 mil (9-25 micron)
Full range of sealant types and weight

Advantages

Easy-open peelable pouch
Customizable sealant and opening force
Surface or reverse-print options
Good stiffness and puncture resistance (PET)
Consistent peelability with cohesive peel
Peelable seal to itself
Suitable for wet or dry products
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier

Structural Layers

• Paper or PET
• PE or Adhesive
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

Thermal Printable Pouch

Container Type

Pouch

Description

Pouch laminate for thermal printing
Heat-Activated Paper/PE/Aluminum Foil/Sealant

Advantages

Surface-printable with thermal printing systems
Used in combination with itself or clear back web
Low temperature initiation sealant
Excellent machinability and seal integrity
Weld-seal to itself
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier

Structural Layers

• Thermal Paper
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

High-Performance Laminates - 4-ply

Container Type

Pouch

Description

Four-ply performance laminations
Exceptional puncture resistance
Full range of sealant types and weight

Advantages

Laminates for aggressive products
Excellent puncture resistance
Multiple sealant options (PE, PP, Iononer, PAN)
Customized strength layers
Reverse-print options
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Available with or without aluminum foil barrier layer
Weld-seal pouch
High burst and seal-strength sealant

Structural Layers

• PET
• Adhesive
• Aluminum Foil
• Adhesive
• PET
• Adhesive
• Sealant Film

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

High-Performance Laminates-3 ply

Container Type

Pouch

Description

Three-ply performance laminations
Exceptional puncture resistance
Full range of sealant types and weight

Advantages

Laminates for aggressive products
Excellent puncture resistance
Multiple sealant options (PE, PP, Iononer, PAN)
Customized strength layers
Reverse-print options
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Weld-seal pouch

Structural Layers

• PET
• Adhesive
• Aluminum Foil
• Adhesive
• Sealant Film

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

High-Performance Laminates - Paper Out

Container Type

Pouch

Description

Paper-out four-ply performance laminations
Exceptional puncture resistance
Full range of sealant types and weight

Advantages

Paper-out laminates for aggressive products
Surface-printable
Low or high-gloss surface
Excellent puncture resistance
Multiple sealant options (PE, PP, Iononer, PAN)
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Weld-seal pouch

Structural Layers

• Paper
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Aluminum Foil
• Adhesive
• PET
• Sealant Film

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

Liquid/Gel Pouch

Container Type

Pouch

Description

PET/Aluminum Foil/Sealant Lamination
Designed to contain liquid products
Reverse-printable

Advantages

Laminate for VFF&S Liquid Sachets
Reverse-printed for high-impact graphics
Clear or white background
Excellent corrosion and product resistance
Available with and without aluminum foil
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Weld-seal pouch
High burst and seal-strength sealant

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• WPE
• Aluminum Foil
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Sealant Film

Classification

Pouchstock

Application

Small Liquid/Gel Pouch

Container Type

Pouch

Description

PET/Aluminum Foil/Sealant Lamination for small pouches
Designed to contain liquid products
Reverse-printable

Advantages

Laminate for small VFF&S liquid sachets
Reverse-printed for high-impact graphics
Good product resistance
Multiple sealant options (PE, PP, Iononer, PAN)
Weld-seal pouch
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• Adhesive
• Aluminum Foil
• Adhesive
• Sealant Film

Classification

Cold Form Foil

Application

Non-Forming Top Web

Description

Non-forming top web for cold-form foil
PET/Aluminum Foil/Sealant Laminate
Reverse-printable

Advantages

Surface or reverse-print options
Used in combination with cold-form bottom web
White or foil print surface
Suitable for wet or dry products
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Weld-seal or peel-seal options

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• PE or WPE
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Cold Form Foil

Application

Forming Bottom Web

Description

Bottom web for cold-form applications
PA/Aluminum Foil/Sealant Laminate

Advantages

Good forming characteristics
Weld-seal or peel-seal to top web
Multiple sealants available
Suitable for wet or dry products
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Weld-seal or peel-seal options

Structural Layers

• PA or OPP
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Flow Wrap

Application

HFFS Flow Wrap - Foil-Containing

Container Type

Pouch

Description

Paper or PET/PE/Aluminum Foil/Sealant Lamination
Designed for horizontal form-fill & seal-pouch
Variety of foil and sealant thickness

Advantages

Laminate for high-speed HFF&S applications
Surface or reverse-print options
Excellent machinability and seal integrity
Multiple sealants available
Suitable for wet or dry products
Excellent moisture and oxygen barrier
Weld-seal or peel-seal options

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• PE or Adhesive
• Aluminum Foil
• Sealant

Classification

Flow Wrap

Application

HFFS Flow Wrap - Non-Foil-Containing

Container Type

Pouch

Description

PET/Sealant Laminations
Designed for HFF&S pouch
Natural or white sealant

Advantages

Non-foil laminate for high-speed HFF&S applications
Reverse print options
Excellent machinability and seal integrity
Multiple sealants available
Suitable for wet or dry products
Range of moisture and oxygen barriers available
Weld-seal or peel-seal options

Structural Layers

• PET
• Ink
• Adhesive
• Film Sealant

Classification

Radiation/Retort Sterilizable

Application

Surgical Blade Foil

Description

Foil substrate for die-cut lids or roll-fed
Foil thickness 1.5-2.0 mil (38-50 micron)
Sealable and peelable to PET containers
Designed for gamma, autoclave or retort sterilization

Advantages

Heat-resistant printable foil
Embossed or unembossed
Sealable to PET and PVC containers
Visual seal footprint on container
Exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier
Suitable for retort and gamma sterilization

Structural Layers

• Heat-Resistant Lacquer
• Aluminum Foil
• Heat-Seal Coating

Classification

Pharma Lidstock

Application

Autoclave/Retort Sterilizable

Description

Multi-layer barrier foil laminate
Foil thickness 0.5-2.0 mil (12-50 micron)
Sealable and peelable to PP containers
Designed for autoclave or retort sterilization

Advantages

Available unprinted or reverse-printed gravure
Sealable to PP containers
Consistent peelability
Excellent puncture resistance
Exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier
Available with added PA strength layer
Suitable for retort sterilization to 275F (135C)

Structural Layers

• PET
• Adhesive
• Aluminum Foil
• Adhesive
• PA (Optional)
• Adhesive
• Coex Film or Coex Coating

Classification

Pharma Lidstock

Application

Morprime-Coated Foil

Description

Polypropylene-coated aluminum foil
Foil thickness 1.0-2.0 mil (25-50 micron)
Sealable and peelable to PP containers
Designed for autoclave or retort sterilization

Advantages

Unprinted polypropylene-coated foil
Peelable-seal or weld-seal to PP
Consistent peelability
Excellent heat resistance
Exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier
Suitable for puncture applications

Structural Layers

• Heat-Resistant Lacquer
• Aluminum Foil
• Heat-Seal Coating

Classification

Pharma Lidstock

Application

Universal Sealant

Description

Peelable aluminum foil
Foil thickness 1.2-2.0 mil (30-50 micron)
Sealable to common plastic containers
ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

Available with heat-resistant lacquer or printed surface
Excellent lay-flat characteristics
Easily Embossed
Sealable to PP, PE, PS, PET, and PVC containers
Consistent peelability and wide seal window
Adhesive peel mechanism
Optional PET strength layer available
Excellent oxygen and moisture barrier
Suitable for wet or dry products

Structural Layers

• Heat-Resistant Lacquer
• Aluminum Foil
• Coex Film or Coex Coating

Classification

Pharma Lidstock

Application

Universal Sealant - Paper Out

Description

Peelable Paper/Aluminum Foil Laminate
Foil thickness 0.35-1.0 mil (9-25 micron)
Sealable to common plastic containers
ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

Printable paper surface
Sealable to PP, PE, PS, PET, and PVC containers
Consistent peelability and wide seal window
Adhesive peel mechanism
Designed for reel-fed applications
Excellent oxygen and moisture barrier
Suitable for wet or dry products

Structural Layers

• Paper
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Aluminum Foil
• Coex Film or Coex Coating

Classification

Forming Films

Application

High Performance

Description

Multilayer polyolefin film - deep draw
Thickness from 4 to 10 mil (100-250 micron)
ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

EVA/Ionomer/EVA Forming Web
Wide forming window
Excellent deep draw characteristics
Peelable to coated top webs

Structural Layers

• EVA
• Ionomer
• EVA

Classification

Forming Films

Application

Moderate Performance

Description

Multilayer polyolefin film - moderate draw
Thickness from 3.6 to 11 mil (91-279 micron)
ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

EVA/Ionomer Blend/EVA forming web
Film for moderate draw applications
Peelable to coated top webs

Structural Layers

• EVA
• Ionomer Blend
• EVA

Classification

Forming Films

Application

Low Performance

Description

Multi-layer polyolefin film - shallow draw
Thickness from 4 to 10 mil (100-250 micron)
ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

EVA/Ionomer Blend/EVA forming web
Film for shallow draw applications
Peelable to coated top webs

Structural Layers

• EVA
• PE Blend
• EVA

Classification

Forming Films

Application

High Strength

Description

Multi-layer Polyolefin/PA film
Thickness from 4 to 10 mil (100-250 micron)
ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

High strength forming-film for demanding applications
EVA/Nylon/EVA co-extrusion
Excellent deep draw characteristics
Peelable to coated top webs

Structural Layers

• EVA
• Nylon
• EVA

Classification

Forming Films

Application

High Strength & Barrier

Description

White Multi-layer Polyolefin/PA film; Thickness from 4 to 10 mil (100-250 micron);
Moisture and oxygen barrier; ETO or gamma sterilizable

Advantages

White pigmented high strength forming film; Designed for demanding applications;
Highly formable film with chemical resistance; Enhanced moisture and oxygen barrier; Excellent
deep draw characteristics; Peelable to coated top webs

Structural Layers

• EVA
• HDPE
• Nylon
• HDPE
• EVA