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Glass Bottles
WHEATON 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, WHEATON 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 WHEATON 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 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.
For more information on WHEATON Glass Bottles, contact your
WHEATON Regional Manager or Customer Service at 800-225-1437.