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Pharmaceutical Glass Types
Explanation of glass types and when they are required.
A glass is designated as a particular Type if it complies with the
requirements of a particular pharmacopoeia e.g. EP, USP and JP.
Pharmaceutical glass types:
- Type 1 Glass - Also known as "body neutral," type 1 is a borosilicate glass with good chemical resistance. It is used for pharmaceuticals requiring the least reactive containers. Typical products – tubular glass vials, pre-fill syringes, cartridges and ampoules for small volume parenterals and diagnostic reagents.
- Type 2 Glass - A treatment applied to the internal surface of the glass reduces ion exchange, making this category suitable for solutions administered intravenously. Typical products - moulded glass infusion bottles
- Type 3 Glass - This is a soda-lime glass and is the type most commonly manufactured. Typical products – moulded glass syrup bottles and tablet containers