PDA 808.2 Characteristics of Pharmaceutical Elastomers and Aluminum Seals in Parenteral Packaging Systems

Pharmaceutical elastomers are commonly applied in the form of stoppers, plungers, and O-rings for parenteral drug-delivery applications. Here, good sealing is an apparent property for effective drug containment; however, there are several other critical attributes that govern the selection of an appropriate elastomeric component for safe and efficacious drug-delivery.

In this live eLearning training course, you will gain insight into the fundamentals of pharmaceutical elastomers with practical considerations. Industry experts will describe component selection strategies, review manufacturing technologies, component processing and sterilization techniques. There will be a focus to understand the origin of defects and analytical tools applied for their characterization.

Day 1 of the training course will include an introduction to container closure systems, with a specific focus on pharmaceutical elastomers; an introduction to the elastomer manufacturing process; and an introduction to how elastomeric components are packaged and sterilized.

Day 2 of the training course will include a review on the testing of products in accordance with regional Pharmacopoeia standards, a review of the regulatory requirements applicable to elastomeric closures and aluminum seals, and an introduction on manufacturing technologies and processes for aluminum seals.

1. Identify common types of pharmaceutical elastomers
2. Recognize elastomer manufacturing technologies
3. Understand the various elastomer applications, variations, and functionalities
4. Understand critical elastomer manufacturing parameters
5. Understand the origin of defects in elastomeric components and detect the defect classification
6. Use commonly applied analytical methods to test elastomeric components and understand the requirements for each test
7. Understand the regulatory requirements for elastomeric closures and apply them in practical situations