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PTFE Films for Pharmaceutical Closures and Containment

Versiv barrier solutions are incorporated in rubber vial stoppers, cap liners and syringe plungers to protect and preserve the purity of pharmaceuticals and laboratory samples.

Glass containers with rubber stoppers.

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Description

Chemlink® added to one surface to allow adhesive bonding.
Thickness available: 2, 4, 5 mil / 50, 100, 125 mµ
Colours available: Red, Blue, White

FEP added to one surface to allow heat bonding.
Thickness available: 1, 1.5 and 2 mil
Colours: Natural, White

Modified DF1100. Bondable on both sides.
Thickness: 4mil
Please contact our sales team for further info.

Features

  • Bondable to sealing substrates: Butyl rubber & other elastomers
  • Conforms to complex shapes
  • Surface energy modifications/wettability
  • Function as effective barrier films between drug and closure
  • Chemically inert – no contamination
  • Excellent thermal stability – wide operating temperatures
  • Suitable for lyophilization
  • Superior release properties

Benefits

  • Safe containment and delivery
  • Customised solutions for simple to complex geometries
  • Maintain purity and shelf life to minimise recalls
  • Reduced defects and improved yields
  • Stoppers do not stick during freeze drying or heat sterilization increasing yields
  • Contents will not stick to the sealing device
  • Suitable seal of syringe fluid

How Versiv PTFE Films Protect Pharmaceutical Formulations

Versiv high-performance PTFE films are bonded to pharmaceutical rubber vial stoppers, cap liners and syringe plungers, creating a protective barrier between the drug formulation and the underlying closure material.

Their chemical inertness helps minimize unwanted drug–closure interactions and the risk of contamination, supporting drug purity, stability and shelf life.

Versiv films can be molded together with rubber plungers and stoppers.

Versiv specialty PTFE films are uniquely bondable to a range of sealing substrates, including butyl rubber and other elastomers. Their excellent conformability allows them to adapt to complex geometries, supporting consistent film coverage and reducing manufacturing defects.

High thermal stability and non-stick properties make these films suitable for closures exposed to demanding processes, including lyophilization (freeze-drying) and heat sterilization, helping prevent sticking during processing.

In cap liner applications, Versiv films provide a chemically resistant barrier that prevents direct contact between the contents and the underlying sealing material, while minimizing unwanted adhesion.

Frequent Asked Questions

In which medical and pharmaceutical applications are these film barriers used?

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What are the primary benefits of using PTFE films on pharmaceutical rubber closures?

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Are Versiv PTFE films compatible with butyl rubber and other elastomers?

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How do PTFE-laminated stoppers prevent sticking during lyophilization (freeze-drying)?

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Do these fluoropolymer films prevent extractables and leachables?

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Which Versiv PTFE Film is right for my pharmaceutical closure application?

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