Cold Forming Aluminum Without PVC
Our cold forming aluminum without PVC is an environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional OPA/Alu/PVC cold form laminate. By eliminating the PVC layer, this product offers recyclability, reduced plastic usage, and lower chlorine content while maintaining the same high barrier properties and forming performance. It is ideal for companies seeking to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising product protection.
Compliance Standards
Applications
- Moisture-sensitive tablets
- Effervescent tablets
- ODTs
- Hygroscopic capsules
- Biologics
- Veterinary medicines
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material Structure | OPA/Alu (PVC-free) |
| Total Thickness | 70μm - 185μm |
| Aluminum Foil Thickness | 45μm / 60μm |
| Width Range | 100mm - 520mm |
| Forming Depth | Up to 12mm |
| Tensile Strength | ≥180 MPa (MD) |
| WVTR | ≤0.5 g/m²/24h |
| OTR | ≤0.5 cm³/m²/24h |
| Recyclability | PVC-free, reduced plastic content |
| Environmental Benefit | Lower chlorine, recyclable aluminum |
| Roll Core | 76mm (3 inch) standard |
| Formability | Cold forming, no heat required |
| Puncture Resistance | ≥8.5 N |
| Storage Conditions | 15-25°C, 30-70% RH |
Packaging
Standard export rolls with PE protective film, 200m-1000m per roll
Minimum Order Quantity
500 kg per specification
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cold Forming Aluminum Without PVC — specifications, usage, and compliance
By eliminating the PVC layer, this product reduces plastic usage and chlorine content. The aluminum component is fully recyclable, making it a more environmentally friendly choice for pharmaceutical packaging.
Yes. The barrier performance is equivalent because the aluminum foil layer provides the primary moisture and oxygen barrier. The PVC layer in traditional laminate serves mainly as the forming layer, which is replaced by optimized aluminum forming in the PVC-free version.
Yes. Our PVC-free cold forming aluminum is designed to be compatible with standard cold-form blister packaging equipment. Minor parameter adjustments may be needed for optimal forming performance.
PVC-free cold form reduces plastic content by approximately 40-60%, eliminates chlorine from the packaging material, and enables aluminum recycling. This significantly reduces the environmental footprint of pharmaceutical packaging.
Yes. Our PVC-free cold forming aluminum complies with all relevant pharmacopoeia requirements including USP <661>, EP 3.1/3.2, and CP 2025 for pharmaceutical packaging materials.
It is suitable for moisture-sensitive, oxygen-sensitive, and light-sensitive pharmaceutical products including effervescent tablets, ODTs, hygroscopic capsules, biologics, and veterinary medicines.
Applications
Application Case Studies
Real-world success stories of Cold Forming Aluminum Without PVC across different industries
Effervescent Vitamin C Tablets
An established European nutraceutical company needed packaging for their effervescent vitamin C tablets that are highly sensitive to moisture.
Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs)
A pharmaceutical manufacturer in Southeast Asia required packaging for their ODT products targeting tropical markets.
Biologic Drug Delivery Devices
A biopharmaceutical company needed packaging for their pre-filled auto-injector devices containing biologic medications.
Veterinary Medications for Livestock
A veterinary pharmaceutical company required packaging for their livestock medications distributed across Africa and South America.
Suppository Medications
A pharmaceutical manufacturer needed packaging for suppository products that require protection from moisture and temperature variations.
Related materials
Other Cold-Form Materials
Compare specifications and compliance data for related packaging materials supplied from the same ISO 15378 certified platform.
Further reading
Technical Reading
Related articles on cold-form materials and applications
Choosing Lidding Materials: Aluminum Foil, Film and Paper Options
Lidding selection comes down to barrier, seal integrity and how the pack is opened. A practical comparison of aluminum foil, film and paper-based lids for blister packs and display trays.
Cold-Form Foil vs High-Barrier Film: Choosing the Right Structure for Moisture-Sensitive Tablets
Two structures dominate moisture protection for solid dosage forms. This note compares cold-form aluminium and high-barrier blister film on barrier performance, tooling, line compatibility and cost, so packaging engineers can choose with the stability data in hand.
MVTR Explained: What Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate Means for Blister Packaging
MVTR data appears on every film data sheet, but the number only means something when the test conditions and the finished pack are taken into account. A practical guide to reading and comparing barrier data.
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