Pharmaceutical aluminum composite film

Pharmaceutical aluminum composite films generally include pharmaceutical aluminum-plastic composite films, paper-aluminum pharmaceutical composite films, aluminum-aluminum composite films, aluminum-plastic-paper composite films, aluminum-polyester composite films, and aluminum-aluminum blister composite films.

• Aluminum-Plastic Blister Composite Sheet: CPP/PA/AI/PA/CPP
• Paper-Aluminum-Plastic Composite Film: Paper/AL/Easy Peel CPP

Each type of pharmaceutical aluminum composite film has unique advantages depending on its properties and application needs in different drug packaging.

Below is a comparison table of different types of pharmaceutical aluminum composite films:

Pharmaceutical aluminum composite films can be selected based on different packaging requirements, with common types including aluminum-plastic composite film, paper-aluminum composite film, aluminum-aluminum composite film, aluminum-polyester composite film, aluminum-aluminum blister film, and aluminum-coated film. The choice of material is typically based on the properties of the medication, environmental protection requirements (such as moisture, oxygen, and light resistance), and cost-effectiveness.

Pharmaceutical Aluminum-Plastic Composite Film

After forming, aluminum-plastic composite sheets do not delaminate or crack, have a certain rigidity, and do not curl. The aluminum-plastic blister composite sheets, when used with paper-aluminum composite films, completely block moisture and oxygen, offering double-layer protection for the contents and ensuring a shelf life of over three years.

Composition Materials:

• Aluminum Foil Layer: The aluminum foil layer typically has a thickness of 0.02mm to 0.05mm and serves to shield light, gases, moisture, and contaminants. The excellent barrier properties of aluminum foil effectively protect the medication from external environmental factors.
• Plastic Layer: Common plastic layers include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), etc. These materials provide good sealing and mechanical strength, as well as some temperature resistance and flexibility.
• Adhesive Layer: The adhesive layer used to bond the aluminum foil and plastic layer is typically a solvent-based or water-based adhesive, offering good adhesion and chemical stability.

Main Characteristics:

• Airtightness and Barrier Properties: The aluminum foil layer effectively blocks moisture, oxygen, and light, extending the shelf life of the medication.
• High Strength: The composite film has strong tear resistance and abrasion resistance, suitable for long-term storage of medications.
• Good Printability: The composite film's surface can be printed, facilitating labeling and brand display.
• Transparency: The plastic layer has some transparency, allowing visibility of the medication's state (such as tablet shape, quantity, etc.).
• Wide Applications: Commonly used for packaging solid medications such as tablets, capsules, and granules.

Application Fields:

Pharmaceutical Packaging: Used for packaging a variety of medications, such as antibiotics, vitamins, and pain relievers.

Suitable for short- to long-term storage of medications.

The choice of pharmaceutical aluminum-plastic composite film is typically based on the different forms of medication. For example, granules, tablets, and capsules now tend to use convenient roll-up packaging for ease of transport and use.

Paper-Aluminum Pharmaceutical Composite Film

Composition Materials:

• Aluminum Foil Layer: Serves as a barrier layer to prevent water vapor and oxygen from entering, offering excellent airtightness.
• Paper Layer: Usually coated paper or kraft paper, it provides support and enhances the structural strength of the composite film. The quality and surface treatment of the paper layer affect the film's printability and durability.
• Adhesive Layer: The adhesive layer bonds the aluminum foil and paper layers together, ensuring the overall strength and durability of the film.

Main Characteristics:

• Excellent Moisture Protection: The aluminum foil layer effectively blocks moisture in the air, protecting the medication from moisture damage.
• Good Pressure Resistance: The paper layer increases the composite film’s thickness, improving its pressure resistance, making it suitable for withstanding external pressure during transportation.
• Easy to Print: The paper layer provides a good printing surface, making it easy to print medication information and designs, suitable for outer packaging design.
• Environmental Friendliness: Compared to other pure plastic packaging materials, paper-aluminum composite films are more environmentally friendly, as the paper layer is recyclable, aligning with green packaging trends.
• Lower Cost: Paper-aluminum composite films are more cost-effective compared to aluminum-plastic composite films.

Application Fields:

• Pharmaceutical Packaging: Paper-aluminum composite films are commonly used for bottle caps, single-piece packaging, and other forms, especially for non-premium or everyday consumer medications.
• Health Supplements and Cosmetics: Due to their good printability and lower cost, paper-aluminum composite films are also widely used in the health supplement and cosmetics industries as outer or inner packaging materials.

Aluminum-Aluminum Composite Film

Aluminum-aluminum composite films are made by bonding two layers of aluminum foil with an adhesive layer. They are often used for packaging medications that require a high level of sealing, such as drugs that are extremely sensitive to oxygen and light.

Composition Materials:

• Aluminum Foil Layer: Two layers of aluminum foil provide excellent airtightness, water resistance, and antioxidant properties.
• Adhesive Layer: Bonds the two aluminum foil layers together, ensuring the stability of the film’s structure.

Main Characteristics:

• Excellent Barrier Properties: The two layers of aluminum foil provide stronger airtightness and outstanding moisture and oxygen resistance.
• No Light Permeability: Fully opaque, preventing light-sensitive reactions in the medication.
• High Safety: Good tear resistance, suitable for high-demand drug packaging, preventing damage.

Application Fields:

Commonly used for high-end medication packaging, especially for drugs that require strict moisture, oxygen, and light protection, such as certain hormone medications, antibiotics, vaccines, and others.

Aluminum-Plastic-Paper Composite Film

The aluminum-plastic-paper composite film combines aluminum foil, plastic, and paper layers, offering better mechanical strength, printability, and moisture/oxygen resistance. It is suitable for packaging long-shelf-life medications.

Composition Materials:

• Aluminum Foil Layer: Provides a barrier function, preventing moisture, oxygen, and light.
• Plastic Layer: Offers heat-seal functionality and good mechanical strength.
• Paper Layer: Increases the packaging's strength and pressure resistance, making it easier to print.

Main Characteristics:

• Excellent Moisture and Oxygen Resistance: The combined aluminum foil and plastic layers effectively isolate external moisture and oxygen.
• Good Mechanical Properties: The paper layer increases the film's pressure resistance and strength, making it suitable for external forces during transport and storage.
• Suitable for Mass Production and Printing: The paper layer allows for easy printing of medication information, making it suitable for large-scale production and aesthetically pleasing packaging needs.

Application Fields:

Primarily used for lower-cost drug packaging, especially for granules, tablets, and other products, as well as health supplements and cosmetics packaging.

Aluminum-Polyester Composite Film

Aluminum-polyester composite film is typically made by laminating aluminum foil with a polyester film (such as PET). This film is mainly used in packaging applications requiring high strength and high transparency.

Materials Composition:

• Aluminum Foil Layer: Provides excellent gas barrier and shielding performance.
• Polyester Layer (PET): Provides mechanical strength, flexibility, and transparency to the film.

Main Features:

• High Strength and Tear Resistance: The polyester layer enhances the mechanical strength of the film, making the packaging more durable.
• Excellent Barrier Properties: The aluminum foil effectively isolates moisture, oxygen, and light.
• High Transparency: The polyester layer offers a certain degree of transparency, allowing the appearance of the product to be visible.

Applications:

It is suitable for packaging pharmaceutical products that require both an attractive appearance and high protective properties, such as tablets, capsules, and granules.

Aluminum-Aluminum Blister Film

Aluminum-aluminum blister film is commonly used for pharmaceutical blister packaging, especially for solid medicines like tablets and capsules.

Materials Composition:

• Two Layers of Aluminum Foil: Provides strong protection to ensure the medicine is protected from oxygen, moisture, and contaminants.
• Adhesive Layer: Ensures the proper adhesion of the aluminum foil, preventing leakage.

Main Features:

• Excellent Sealing: The aluminum foil layers are sealed using heat-sealing technology to protect the medicine from external contamination and degradation.
• Strong Light Barrier: The aluminum foil layers effectively block light, protecting light-sensitive drugs.
• Good Protection: Provides moisture resistance, oxidation prevention, and contamination resistance, extending the shelf life of the medicine.

Applications:

Mainly used for individual packaging of tablets and capsules, suitable for environmentally sensitive medicines such as vitamins, antibiotics, etc.

HC Aluminum mainly produces aluminum foils used in pharmaceutical packaging (such as blister foil, aluminum foil, strip foil, and suppository foil), as well as various composite films for packaging tablets and food, and aluminum foil paper.