Can BOPP color thermosensitive synthetic paper meet the sterility and stability needs of pharmaceutical packaging?

BOPP (Biaxially stretched polypropylene) color thermal synthetic paper is a special synthetic material that is heat sensitive and able to change color or display specific information when exposed to heat. Sterility and stability are two critical requirements for pharmaceutical packaging. The following is a detailed analysis of whether BOPP color thermal synthetic paper can meet these two needs:

1.Sterility:

Pharmaceutical packaging must be sterile to prevent contamination by microorganisms during storage and use.

BOPP color thermal synthetic paper itself does not have direct antibacterial or aseptic properties.

In order to meet the sterility requirements, it is necessary to strictly sterilize the BOPP color thermal synthetic paper during the production process and ensure sterile operation during the packaging process.

2.Stability:

Pharmaceutical packaging needs to have good stability to protect the drug from the external environment, such as temperature, humidity, light and so on.

BOPP color thermosensitive synthetic paper has good physical and chemical stability, and can resist a certain degree of temperature, humidity and light changes.

However, thermal sensitivity means that the material can change when heated, so this property needs to be considered during design and use to ensure that it does not negatively affect the stability of the drug product.

In summary, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper itself does not directly have sterility, but it can meet the sterility requirements of drug packaging through appropriate sterilization treatment and aseptic operation. In terms of stability, the material has good physical and chemical stability, but it is necessary to pay attention to the effect that its thermal sensitivity may have on the stability of drugs. Therefore, when selecting BOPP color thermal synthetic paper as a pharmaceutical packaging material, it is necessary to consider its characteristics and the specific requirements of the drug, and carry out appropriate testing and verification to ensure its applicability.