There are several factors to consider when packaging new or traditional diagnostic products. Our team identifies any possible interactions between the diagnostic component itself and the proposed packaging so that the device displays accurate results. Additionally, device protection is vital as the product makes its way to its final destination. Barrier properties are designed for each product to provide light and environmental protection as well as to reliably contain aggressive chemicals throughout the product’s journey. Other considerations that we think about with our clients is how the new device will be accessed and how the reagents are released. For example:
These and more are all considerations for designing packaging for new innovations in diagnostics.
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| Material ID | Construction | Thickness | Pierceable | Chemical Resistance | Material Appearance | O2TR (cc / 100in2 / 24 hrs) | WVTR (g / 100in2 / 24 hrs) | COC | PP | HDPE | Availability |
| 36-0201 | AccuPierce™ 0.0010” Al Foil / 0.0015” Exponent™ 4 COC | 0.026″ (66μm) |  | | Foil | 0.000 | 0.000 | | |
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| 36-0202 | AccuPierce™ 0.0010” Al Foil / 0.0015” Forté Z1 PP | 0.0028” (71 μm) | | | Foil | 0.000 | 0.000 | | |
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| 36-0204 | AccuPierce™ 0.0010” Al Foil / 0.0007” Forté® E | 0.0018” (46 μm) | | | Foil | 0.000 | 0.000 | | | |
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| 36-1321 | 0.0048” PET / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.0015” Forté® Z1 PP | 0.0026” (66 μm) | | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | |
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| 37-1332 | ClearFoil® X / 0.002” Forté® Z1 PP | 0.0026” (66 μm) | | Clear | 0.004 | 0.003 | | |
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Tear-open and peelable pouches are a simple, yet effective, option to preserve the efficacy of the reagents within your device and ensure repeatable, accurate results. Pouches made with these high-barrier materials are frequently used for molecular diagnostic devices, antigen test kits, and lateral flow test kits. Several options are available to meet your exact specifications for product visibility, fluorescence, and barrier to oxygen, moisture and UV light. Start here and explore our top pouch materials for diagnostic applications.
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| Material ID | Construction | Thickness | Toughness | UV-Resistance | Operating Window | Material Appearance | O2TR (cc / 100in2 / 24 hrs) | WVTR (g / 100in2 / 24 hrs) | Availability | Features |
| 26-1114 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0007” White PE / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.0020” Allegro® B | 0.0035” (89 μm) | • | ••• | •• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Smooth, clean peel. Wide operating window |
| 26-1124 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0007” White PE / 0.001” Al Foil / 0.0020” Allegro® B | 0.0042” (107 μm) | • | ••• | •• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Smooth, clean peel. Wide operating window |
| 36-1216B | 0.00092” PET / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.00125” Forté® M | 0.0027” (68 μm) | •• | ••• | •• | White | 0.001 | 0.002 | | Easy to tear open, chemically inert |
| 36-1230 | 0.00092” PET / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.00092” PET / 0.0015” Surlyn® | 0.0041” (104 μm) | ••• | ••• | ••• | Foil | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Maximum abrasion resistance, easy to seal |
| 36-1305 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0007” White LDPE / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.0022” Forté® B | 0.0037” (94 μm) | • | ••• | • | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Great economics |
| 36-1306 | 0.00048” PET / White adh. / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.0022” Forté® V | 0.0032” (81 μm) | • | ••• | •• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Bright white appearance, easy to seal |
| 36-1330 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0006 Nylon / 0.0005” Al Foil / 0.0020” Surlyn® | 0.0039” (99 μm) | ••• | ••• | ••• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | Made to order | Great cut and puncture resistance, easy to seal |
| 36-1331 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0010″ Nylon / 0.0005” Al Foil / 0.0020” Surlyn® | 0.0043” (109 μm) | ••• | ••• | ••• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | Made to order | Maximum cut and puncture resistance, easy to seal |
| 37-1241A | 0.00048” ClearFoil® V / 0.00075” Nylon / 0.0020” Forté® V | 0.0035” (89 μm) | •• | • | •• | Clear | 0.040 | 0.030 | | Optical clarity, excellent flex-crack resistance |
| 37-1304 | 0.00048” ClearFoil® X / 0.0030” Forté® L | 0.0036” (91 μm) | •• | • | •• | Clear | 0.001 | 0.005 | | Optical clarity, great oxygen and moisture barrier |
| 37-1355B | ClearFoil® Z / 0.0020” Forté® L4 | 0.0032” (81 μm) | •• | ••• | •• | White exterior, black interior | 0.0008 | 0.0008 | Made to order | Maximum oxygen and moisture barrier with outstanding UV protection, alternative for aluminum foil, effective RF transmission |
Flow wrap packaging is an ideal format for high volume applications. Our flow wrap materials for diagnostics are engineered to meet a range of barrier requirements, provide hermetic seals at ultra-high run speeds, allow easy user access. The white options are designed to maintain their high-quality appearance in the high-stress crimp seal areas.
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| Material ID | Construction | Thickness | Line Speed | Machinability | Material Appearance | O2TR (cc / 100in2 / 24 hrs) | WVTR (g / 100in2 / 24 hrs) | Availability | Features |
| 36-1216B | 0.00092” PET / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.00125” Forté® M | 0.0027” (68 μm) | ••• | ••• | White | 0.001 | 0.002 | | Ideal for sealing at ultra-high temps |
| 36-1230 | 0.00092” PET / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.00092” PET / 0.0015” Surlyn® | 0.0041” (104 μm) | ••• | ••• | Foil | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Ultra-durable, maximum abrasion resistance, wide operating window |
| 36-1305 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0007” White LDPE / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.0022” Forté® B | 0.0037” (94 μm) | • | • | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Great economics |
| 36-1306 | 0.00048” PET / White adh. / 0.00035” Al Foil / 0.0022” Forté® V | 0.0032” (81 μm) | •• | ••• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Bright white appearance, easy to seal, low seal-initiation temp |
| 36-1317 | 0.00092” PET / White adh. / 0.00035” Aluminum Foil / 0.002” Autobahn® | 0.0034” (87 μm) | ••• | ••• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Outstanding machinability, ideal for sealing at ultra-high speeds |
| 36-1330 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0006 Nylon / 0.0005” Al Foil / 0.0020” Surlyn® | 0.0039” (99 μm) | ••• | ••• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | Made to order | Wide operating window |
| 36-1331 | 0.00048” PET / 0.0010″ Nylon / 0.0005” Al Foil / 0.0020” Surlyn® | 0.0043” (109 μm) | •• | •• | White | 0.000 | 0.000 | Made to order | Wide operating window |
| 37-1241A | 0.00048” ClearFoil® V / 0.00075” Nylon / 0.0020” Forté® V | 0.0035” (89 μm) | ••• | •• | Clear | 0.040 | 0.030 | | Excellent puncture resistance |
| 37-1275 | ClearFoil® Z / 0.0020” Forté L | 0.0032” (81 μm) | ••• | •• | Clear | 0.0008 | 0.0008 | | Optical clarity, maximum moisture and oxygen barrier |
| 37-1337 | ClearFoil® X / 0.0020” Autobahn® | 0.0025” (63 μm) | ••• | ••• | Clear | 0.004 | 0.003 | | Ideal for sealing at ultra-high speeds |
