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
Validation Support

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.

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FIOLAX® clear

FIOLAX® clear

FIOLAX® clear glass tubing (5.0 glass) represents the gold standard for pharmaceutical primary packaging, globally recognized for its consistent composition and exceptional attributes.
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

  • Proven since 1911 and registered with thousands of drugs, FIOLAX® clear demonstrates an impressive track record.

  • 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.

  • Customizable specifications (Best value options) available to achieve tighter tolerances or lower defect rates for the most demanding applications.

  • 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.

  • Compliance with all international regulations, including Ph.Eur., USP, ISO, JP, ChP, YBB, REACH, RoHS.

FIOLAX® amber

FIOLAX® amber

FIOLAX® amber glass tubing (5.0 glass) offers protection for light-sensitive drug formulations against the degrading effects of ultraviolet and short-wave visible light.
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

  • Protection against ultraviolet light for a safe storing of light sensitive drugs.

  • 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.

  • Customizable specifications (Best value options) available to achieve tighter tolerances or lower defect rates for the most demanding applications. 

  • Customizing options available such as different Tube-End Finishes and Anti-Scratch Coating for safer transportation.

  • 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™

BORO-8330™

Known as a laboratory special glass, this Type I high borosilicate glass (3.3 glass) features high chemical and hydrolytic resistance, as well as outstanding resistance to thermal shock.
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

  • 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.

  • Customizing options available such as different Tube-End Finishes and Anti-Scratch Coating for safer transportation.

  • Compliance with all international regulations, including Ph.Eur., USP, ISO, JP, ChP, YBB, REACH, RoHS.

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Dr. Claudia Heinl, SCHOTT Product Manager Pharmaceutical Tubing
Dr. Claudia Heinl

SCHOTT Senior Product Manager Pharmaceutical Tubing