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Silicone absorption of elastomeric closures--an accelerated study

F L Degrazio1, T Hlobik, S Vaughan

  • 1The West Company, Lionville, Pennsylvania, USA.

PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
|April 29, 1998
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The pharmaceutical industry is shifting to pre-sterilized elastomeric closures. This study investigates silicone oil absorption in these closures, crucial for their performance and processing.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Parenteral drug manufacturers are increasingly sourcing pre-prepared elastomeric closures from suppliers, shifting from in-house preparation.
  • This trend involves processes like washing, siliconization, and sterilization, impacting closure performance.
  • Silicone oil lubrication is vital for the processability and machinability of elastomeric closures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of silicone oil absorption into elastomeric closures prepared via the Westar RS (Ready-to-Sterilize) process.
  • To evaluate the impact of variables such as silicone viscosity, rubber formulation, and sterilization methods on silicone absorption.

Main Methods:

  • Study of silicone absorption into elastomeric closures under accelerated conditions.

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  • Consideration of variables including silicone viscosity, rubber formulation, and sterilization effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Data gathered on silicone absorption characteristics in ready-to-sterilize elastomeric closures.
    • Analysis of how different parameters influence silicone oil penetration and retention.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding silicone absorption is critical for the quality and functionality of pre-sterilized elastomeric closures.
    • The study provides insights into optimizing the preparation and sterilization processes for these components.