Containers for All Purposes
Glass Bottles
used to package acidic, neutral and alkaline products. Water for injection, un-buffered products, chemicals, sensitive products and those requiring sterilization are commonly packaged in Type I borosilicate glass. Type I glass can be subject to chemical attack under certain conditions, thus container selection must be made carefully for very low and very high pH applications. USP Type III is a soda-lime glass with moderate chemical resistance. It is typically acceptable for packaging dry powders that will be dissolved into solutions or buffers that are insensitive to alkali. Type III glass may not be suitable for autoclaved products because the autoclaving process will accelerate the glass corrosion reaction. Dry heat sterilization processes are typically not a problem for Type III containers. Light sensitive products must be packaged in amber glass. Amber glass is formulated to absorb light in the Ultra Violet region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
The WHEATON ® portfolio offers over 3,000 containers and closures from borosilicate to soda-lime glass. Each container has an assortment of caps and liners to choose from. We are able to provide small case quantities of containers as well as large bulk packs. We also offer the ability to customize your order to meet all your needs. In addition, DWK Life Sciences offers convenience bulk packs of containers with or without caps attached for high use items or facilities with centralized stockrooms. Tamper Evident Seal / HAZCOM Label provided in each case of bottles with the exception of bulk packs. The United States Pharmacopeia classifies pharmaceutical glass containers according to their resistance to water attack, also referred to as chemical durability. Containers are classified as Type I, II, and III. Type I is the most durable glass, and Type III is the least durable glass. Test methods and specification limits for determining the chemical resistance of glass can be found in the current revision of the U. S. Pharmacopeia, section <660> Containers. Most of the glass containers offered by DWK Life Sciences are manufactured from either Type I borosilicate or Type III soda-lime glass. Glass in the USP Type I classification are borosilicate glass with superior chemical resistance. This class of glasses represents the least reactive glass containers available. Typically, this glass can be used for most applications, including packaging for parenteral and nonparenteral products. Type I glass may be
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