Product Variants of Pharmaceutical Type I Glass Tubing
With their low alkali content, chemical resistance, and optional UV protection, the various forms of FIOLAX® and BORO-8330™ glass provide a very low risk of drug-container interaction. Along with DENSOCAN® and DENSOPACK® transit protection, we offer all-round packaging solutions for the medical professional.
FIOLAX® Pro
CHARACTERISTICS
FIOLAX® Pro is completely free of heavy metals, has excellent water resistance and an improved extractable profile of glass components and elemental impurities. It will meet the future needs of e.g., biotechnology pharmaceuticals. FIOLAX® Pro clear glass tubing lays the foundation for high-end quality in the production of vials, ampoules, syringes, and cartridges as well as for downstream processes in the value chain. Furthermore FIOLAX® Pro is intended to be produced with green energy in the near future, thus enables us to reduce the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of the tubing significantly.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Optimized PCF as of 2025/2026 and available PCF data based on a transparent calculation method.
- Superior chemical quality due to an enhanced extractables and leachables profile.
- Free of heavy metals such as arsenic or antimony in the glass composition.
- Customizable specifications (Best value options) available to achieve tighter tolerances or lower defect rates for the most demanding applications.
- Compliance with all international regulations, including Ph.Eur., USP, ISO, JP, ChP, YBB, REACH, RoHS.
VALIDATION SUPPORT
If you are planning (re)validating your pharmaceutical glass packaging solution, SCHOTT Tubing can provide a Technical Dossier for FIOLAX® Pro – a comprehensive data package containing vital product information and regulatory compliance certificates. Contained within the dossier are the outcomes of thorough studies conducted on FIOLAX® Pro, contributing to enable a reliable risk management. If you are interested, don't hesitate to contact us.
FIOLAX® clear
CHARACTERISTICS
This high-quality Type I borosilicate glass boasts an outstanding chemical and hydrolytic resistance, impermeability, and neutrality. These properties protect the contents from premature aging and loss of effectiveness. FIOLAX® clear is a secure packaging medium for injectable solutions and biotech products.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
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Proven since 1911 and registered with thousands of drugs, FIOLAX® clear demonstrates an impressive track record.
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100% perfeXion® production combines high quality and tight tolerances that contribute to stable machine operation in converting as well as fill and finish. Actual quality data from this 100% single tube inspection are provided for each pallet.
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Customizable specifications (Best value options) available to achieve tighter tolerances or lower defect rates for the most demanding applications.
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Customizing options available such as different Tube-End Finishes and Anti-Scratch Coating for safer transportation. In addition, we offer FIOLAX® clear with Controlled Hydrolytic Resistance (CHR), ensuring certified chemical quality of the tubing's inner surface. In case you focus on enhanced mechanical durability, FIOLAX® clear with Optimized Strength (OS) might be the appropriate solution.
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Compliance with all international regulations, including Ph.Eur., USP, ISO, JP, ChP, YBB, REACH, RoHS.
FIOLAX® amber
CHARACTERISTICS
FIOLAX® amber is a colored glass with a proven track record for securing the long-term stability of light-sensitive drugs. The stable composition of this Type I glass ensures a consistent amber color and therefore light protection, which is created by the addition of iron and titanium oxide. As with FIOLAX® Pro and clear, FIOLAX® amber possesses outstanding material quality with narrow tolerances, resulting in smooth machine operation and superior product quality.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
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Protection against ultraviolet light for a safe storing of light sensitive drugs.
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100% perfeXion® production combines high quality and tight tolerances that contribute to stable machine operation in converting as well as fill and finish. Actual quality data from this 100% single tube inspection are provided for each pallet.
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Customizable specifications (Best value options) available to achieve tighter tolerances or lower defect rates for the most demanding applications.
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Customizing options available such as different Tube-End Finishes and Anti-Scratch Coating for safer transportation.
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Compliance with all Type I regulations, including Ph.Eur., USP, ISO, JP, ChP, YBB, REACH, RoHS as well as light protection requirements for parenteral drugs according to Ph.Eur. and USP based on ISO dimensions.
BORO-8330™
CHARACTERISTICS
Like FIOLAX® Pro, clear and amber, BORO-8330™ glass has a consistent composition. In contrast to the other Type I glasses, it is free of alkaline earth metals and has minimum aluminum content. As a Type I Class A glass, it is fully compliant with international regulatory standards, and especially popular for vials and ampoules in the United States.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
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100% perfeXion® production of BORO-8330™ glass tubing for vials OD ≥ 15mm combines high quality and tight tolerances that contribute to stable machine operation in converting as well as fill and finish. Actual quality data from this 100% single tube inspection are provided for each pallet.
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Customizing options available such as different Tube-End Finishes and Anti-Scratch Coating for safer transportation.
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Compliance with all international regulations, including Ph.Eur., USP, ISO, JP, ChP, YBB, REACH, RoHS.
Dr. Claudia Heinl
SCHOTT Senior Product Manager Pharmaceutical Tubing