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Packaging of intravenous solutions.

¹Exxon Chemical Company, Health Care Sector, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

Medical Device Technology

|August 7, 1990

Summary

Polypropylene offers superior moisture barrier properties for intravenous (i.v.) solutions, presenting a viable alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging. This research explores alternatives to PVC in i.v. solution packaging.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Medical Device Packaging

Background:

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and glass are traditional materials for intravenous (i.v.) solution packaging.
Polypropylene (PP) has not been widely adopted for i.v. solution packaging despite its benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate alternatives to PVC for i.v. solution packaging.
To evaluate polypropylene as a potential packaging material for i.v. solutions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of i.v. solution packaging materials.
Analysis of polypropylene's properties in comparison to PVC, glass, and polyethylene.

Main Results:

Polypropylene exhibits excellent moisture-barrier properties and high purity.
Current i.v. solution packaging predominantly uses plasticized PVC, glass, and polyethylene.

Conclusions:

Polypropylene presents a promising alternative to PVC for i.v. solution packaging.
Further evaluation of polypropylene's suitability for medical applications is warranted.

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