Glass Vials

A: Over the past few decades, significant progress has been made in the biopharmaceutical industry with advancements in biological drugs, filling lines, and drug delivery systems. However, the glass vials used to contain these drug products have remained largely unchanged since the introduction of borosilicate glass vials over 100 years ago. Traditional borosilicate glass vials are susceptible to quality issues, such as cosmetic defects, vial damage and glass particles that are generated in fill-finish operations. Additionally, borosilicate glass can delaminate on the drug-contact surface. Issues like delamination, glass particles, and cracked containers have led to drug recalls and pose a threat to drug product sterility.

A: Clarity: A glass vial features a smooth, clear surface, which allows you to inspect the contents for contamination or degradation. This is one of the reasons glass is the recommended container material for injectable liquids. Inertness: Borosilicate glass will not react with other substances, except for a few acids.

A: Vials are small bottles or containers made from either plastic or glass. They're used to store medicines in liquid form, and they can even store powders or tablets.

A: Silica (sand), soda ash, limestone, and cullet (furnace-ready, recycled glass) are combined into a specific mixture based on the desired properties of the bottle. The mixture is then melted at high temperatures in the furnace until it becomes a molten material, ready for formation.

A: There are several different types of commonly used closure systems. For glass vials, options include screw vials (closed with a screw cap or dropper/pipette), lip vials (closed with a cork or plastic stopper) and crimp vials (closed with a rubber stopper and a metal cap).

A: Also known as "neutral," type 1 is a borosilicate glass with good chemical resistance. It is used for pharmaceuticals requiring the least reactive containers.

A: Pharmaceutical Glass Vials have various sizes and shapes for different uses such as storing pharmaceutical liquids, powders, or capsules. Both clear and amber glass vials are available. Clear glass vial is suitable for most pharmaceuticals with a high ultraviolet transmission. Clear glass vial is suitable for most pharmaceuticals due to high ultraviolet transmission. However, for light-sensitive medicines, amber glass vial is highly recommended as it can absorb the higher-energy part of the visible spectrum and extend the shelf lives of drugs significantly.

A: Injection vials
Material:
Body: low borosilicate glass, neutral borosilicate glass, high borosilicate glass and soda lime
Cap: rubber stoppers, aluminum caps, aluminum plastic caps or upon request
Color: clear and amber
Shape: tubular
Neck finish: crimp top
Capacity: 2 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 7 ml, 8 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml, 20 ml, 30 ml or upon request
Surface handling: screen printing, bronzing, spraying or upon request.
Oral solution vials
Material:
Body: low borosilicate glass, neutral borosilicate glass, high borosilicate glass and soda lime
Cap: rubber stoppers, aluminum caps, aluminum plastic cap or upon request
Color: clear and amber
Shape: tubular
Neck finish: screw top, crimp top.
Capacity: 6 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml, 20 ml or upon request.
Surface handling: screen printing, bronzing, spraying or upon request.
Sample vials
Material:
Body: low borosilicate glass, neutral borosilicate glass, high borosilicate glass and soda lime
Cap: plastic caps, rubber stoppers, aluminum caps, aluminum plastic caps or upon request
Color: clear and amber
Shape: tubular
Neck finish: screw top
Capacity: 2 ml, 4 ml, 6 ml, 8 ml, 12 ml, 16 ml or upon request
Surface handling: screen printing, bronzing, spraying or upon request.
Glass ampoules
Material: low borosilicate glass, neutral borosilicate glass, high borosilicate glass and soda lime
Color: clear and amber
Capacity: 1 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml, 20 ml, 25 ml, 30 ml or upon request
Surface handling: screen printing, bronzing, spraying or upon request.

A: Glass jars prove a popular choice in pharma, meeting strict industry demands without compromising on style or aesthetic appeal. Here, we break down the key qualities driving demand for glass jars in pharma.
Environmentally friendly
Glass jars are an environmentally friendly choice when it comes to pharmaceutical packaging. Not only can glass jars be sterilised for reuse but glass is also widely recycled to avoid waste.
Compliant
Many glass jars comply with the strict regulations placed on pharmaceutical packaging – for example, Drug Master Files of the US Food and Drug
Administration regulations, the British Standard BS1679 required for containers for pharmaceutical dispensing and the US and EU light transmission requirements.
Leak-proof
Unlike some alternative pharmaceutical packaging materials – such as some types of plastic – glass is completely leak-proof. This provides peace of mind that potentially harmful substances won’t permeate the packaging and keeps products safe from contamination.
Temperature- and chemical-resistant
Glass jars can not only withstand high temperatures but are also non-reactive to chemicals. This makes them the perfect choice for use with a range of medicines and pharmaceutical products – maintaining structural integrity regardless of contents and delivering medicines exactly as intended.
Plus, as the jars can withstand high temperatures, it means they can be easily sterilised – a critical quality in pharma, killing harmful germs and bacteria.
Coloured glass
Glass jars are often available in a range of colours – including clear, amber, green and blue – each with a unique appeal. Amber glass is designed to protect products from harmful UV light, while blue and green glass provides eye-catching aesthetic appeal and clear glass allows consumers to see the product through the packaging on store shelves.