PHARMA
Pharma industries are very demanding in the quality of the products used. New products are required to control and lengthen the conservation of the principles and pharmaceutical products.
The use of products for the preservation of pharmaceutical principles has been done for many years in the pharma sector. Increasingly, new instruments are required to ensure good product quality when delivered to final customers. In addition to the desiccants (silica gel, molecular sieve or clay) to introduce into the packaging and protect the products from moisture, there are currently new products such as oxygen absorbers that are already being used for other uses.
On the other hand, a series of devices ensure the good condition of the products during transportation and storage, such as indicators (humidity, temperature, impact or overturn) that economically control shipments; dataloggers that allow to do the same but recording all the data in a device; moisture stabilizers that keep moisture constant; aluminum bags that guarantee the best packaging for the conservation of the principles; and other products that continuously innovate the supply chain.
At Sercalia we have all kinds of specialised products for food preservation: moisture, oxygen and ethylene absorbers, temperature and humidity indicators, moisture stabilisers, isothermal products for the cold chain, aluminium bags and films and natural zeolite.
Moisture desiccants
Many pharmaceutical principles when packaged may become caked or deteriorated due to moisture remaining inside the containers.
The introduction of desiccants in their different versions (silica gel, molecular sieve or clay) allows to remove the humidity inside the containers.
Oxygen Absorbers
They allow the absorption of oxygen for those pharmaceutical principles that are deteriorated by the presence of oxygen during storage. Absorption of oxygen by special canisters or by absorbent sachets prevents degradation of the principle by being exposed to ambient oxygen.
Cotton balls and coils
Cotton balls and coils provide a safe, non-toxic and aesthetically pleasing filling with impact resistance and absorbent qualities in your pharmaceutical products packaging. Coils are available in other fibers: rayon and polyester. Absorbent pharmaceutical balls are available in cotton and rayon fiber.
Humidity Indicators
Humidity indicators allow to control the range of humidity in which a product is maintained to allow better conservation of the product until it reaches the consumer. They are introduced in the package to be able to see from the outside the internal humidity.
Reversible and irreversible moisture indicators are available.
Temperature Indicators
During the supply chain pharmaceutical products are exposed to temperature variation. The cold chain allows this temperature to be controlled. With the indicators it is possible to control if during the process the desired value for the good preservation of the product has been lost.
We supply a wide range of indicator labels: Timestrip Plus, Timestrip Descending, Timestrip Blood, WarmMark, Warmmark Mini, Coldmark, Shockwatch, FreezeSafe, Thermax Precision and ColdChain Complete.
Impact and Tilt indicators
Indicators make it possible to recognize whether a package has moved or been hit. They are an excellent way to control the entire supply chain and to know at what point the product being shipped has deteriorated. They also indicates that your product has not arrived correctly and needs to be reviewed.
We have a wide range of impact indicators such as Shockwatch, ShockDot, Mag 2000, Omni, Trans-Monitor, Protect A-pack and Tiltwatch.
Data loggers
It is possible to record data on temperature, humidity, impacts, overturning and geopositioning of the products during transport, knowing at all times how the product is doing.
There are different dataloggers depending on the data to be monitored.
We have different models and brands of data loggers such as MOST, Temp U, G-View, Digi-Shock, ShockLog, Shockwatch, Impact Ograph, Logic Temperature recorder.
Moisture stabilisers
A new product that allows pharmaceutical ingredients to be kept at a constant humidity during the storage and transport phases, to ensure that the product remains at the same relative humidity at all times and does not lose its properties.
Moisture stabilisers in different formats and sizes are available: Propadyn Museart, Propadyn Industry, Prosorb, Artsorb.
Cold chain
Products to keep the cold chain intact: Insulated container, temperature indicators, rigid cold accumulators, flexible and hydratable cold accumulators, insulated boxes, insulated bags, isothermal bags, isothermal backpacks, eco isothermal kits...
Ensure that your pharmaceutical products have been kept within a safe temperature range throughout the supply chain.
Aluminium Bags
The best quality packaging material to keep the pharmaceutical principles in perfect condition is aluminum. It does not allow light or oxygen inside the package, offering the best guarantee for the good condition of the product upon reaching the customer.
We offer aluminium bags in different sizes and finishes: zip bags, kraft bags, gusseted bags, flat bags. Metallised and laminated.
FAQs
Pharmaceutical product preservation: answers to the industry’s most frequently asked questions
What factors can affect pharmaceutical products during storage and transport?
Factors such as humidity, oxygen, temperature and handling conditions can affect certain pharmaceutical ingredients and products during storage and transport.
The risks and conditions that need to be controlled depend on the characteristics of each product, its packaging and its supply chain. Different protection and monitoring strategies may therefore be required: from controlling humidity or oxygen inside the packaging to cold chain solutions or devices that can detect and record temperature, humidity, impacts or tilting during transport.
How can pharmaceutical products be protected against humidity?
When a product is sensitive to humidity, desiccants can be used to reduce the moisture present inside the packaging. Sercalia offers different technologies, such as silica gel, molecular sieve and desiccant clay, as well as different formats that allow the solution to be adapted to each application.
The selection should take into account the characteristics of the product, the packaging, environmental conditions and storage requirements. When it is necessary not only to control humidity but also to monitor existing conditions, the protection can be complemented by monitoring systems.
When should a desiccant be used and when should a humidity indicator be used?
They perform different functions. A desiccant acts on the moisture present inside the packaging, while a humidity indicator provides a visual means of checking specific humidity conditions.
The choice therefore depends on whether the application requires protection, monitoring or both. Sercalia offers desiccants in different technologies and formats, as well as reversible and irreversible humidity indicators. In certain applications, they can be used together, provided that the characteristics of the product, the packaging and the specific requirements allow it.
What are oxygen absorbers used for in pharmaceutical products?
Oxygen absorbers can be used in applications where certain pharmaceutical ingredients or products are sensitive to the presence of oxygen during storage.
Their function is to reduce the oxygen present inside sealed packaging using solutions adapted to this type of application. When selecting an oxygen absorber, the characteristics of the product and packaging, as well as the specific storage conditions, should be considered. The appropriate solution and format should be determined for each application.
How can the temperature of pharmaceutical products be controlled during transport?
Temperature control may require both thermal protection and monitoring. Solutions for protection during transport include insulation materials, cold packs, insulated boxes, containers and bags.
When it is necessary to know the temperature conditions experienced by the product, these solutions can be complemented by temperature indicators or data loggers. The choice will depend on the product, the temperature range established for the application, the duration of transport and the expected conditions throughout the supply chain.
What is the difference between a temperature indicator and a data logger for pharmaceutical products?
A temperature indicator provides visual detection of specific temperature exposures or deviations according to the characteristics and threshold of the selected device. A data logger, on the other hand, records data over a specified period and subsequently provides information about the monitored conditions.
The choice therefore depends on the level of information required for the application. Before selecting a technology, it is advisable to determine which variable needs to be monitored, what information needs to be obtained and how the data will be used when monitoring storage or transport.
How can impacts or tilting be detected during the transport of pharmaceutical products?
Impact and tilt indicators make it possible to identify whether a package has experienced specific impacts or tilting during handling and transport. These devices can be attached to the packaging when visual evidence of this type of incident is required.
When more detailed information is required, data loggers capable of monitoring different variables during transport are also available. The choice between an indicator and a data logger will depend on the characteristics of the shipment, the risk to be controlled and the level of information required.
Can different protection and monitoring systems be combined in the pharmaceutical sector?
Yes. A single application may involve different risks and require several protection or monitoring measures. For example, humidity control inside packaging can be complemented by an indicator, while a thermal protection solution can be used together with devices that monitor temperature during transport.
The appropriate combination should be defined according to the characteristics of the product, the packaging, environmental conditions, storage, transport duration and the specific requirements of the application. There is no universal combination suitable for all pharmaceutical products.
How do I choose a protection and preservation solution, and how can Sercalia help me?
The starting point is to identify which risks may affect the pharmaceutical product and at what stage of storage or the supply chain they occur. Factors such as humidity, oxygen, temperature or handling conditions require different solutions and, in certain applications, it may be necessary to address more than one.
The product, packaging, environmental conditions, and storage and transport characteristics should also be considered.
At Sercalia, we provide technical advice to analyse these variables, identify the risks and help you select the most suitable protection or monitoring solutions for each application, combining different technologies when necessary.
If you have a specific requirement or are unsure which solution to choose, you can contact our team to discuss your application.
Where can I buy solutions for the protection and preservation of pharmaceutical products?
You can contact us to discuss the requirements of your application or purchase our products for the pharmaceutical sector directly from our online store:
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