19-01-2013, 02:33 PM
SOLID DOSAGE FORM-PACKING AND THEIR EQUIPMENTS
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PACKAGING:-
it is an art, science and technology of enclosing products in their respective containers or packages to provide them mechanical, physical, chemical and environmental protection during distribution, storage, sale and use
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it can be defined as an means of providing elegant presentation, good protection, necessary identification, information and description of the contents and product promotion. It also provides convenience during its storage distribution, transport, display and use until its expiry date
WHY PACKGAGING?
Without packages that contain and protect and help us use it, most of the foods and medicines in the market places would not be there. We would not have anything like the choice of foods and medicines that we have & at the price levels which mass packing and distribution make possible. Without packaging, our standard of living would fall far below the present level.
Thermoplastic type:
For plastic containers mainly used for tablets capsules ointments IV fluids and retention enemas.
The various thermoplastic polymers used for manufacturing of containers are:
Low density poly ethylene- is used for bottles jars and collapsible tubes
High density poly ethylene- bottles, jars and closures. it is used for blister packing and strip packing.
Packaging of powders:
Bent the fore border over until it is about half an inch from the near border. Turn the margins upwards with the thumb and over to form a flap
Fold the flap loosely over on itself to an extent which makes the packet slightly narrower than the interior box.
Hold the packet over the drawer section of the box and turn the ends down slightly over the ends of the drawer so as to form a slight crease that will act as a guide to the length of the finished powder.
Hygroscopic and volatile substances should be double wrapped.