Introduction of Polymers & Their solution to Pharma & Biopharma Industries

Now a days Synthetic and natural-based polymers have found their way into the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries and their applications are growing at a fast pace. The role of polymers as in ingredients and a medium in a form of food grade plastic or rubber products help to form several type of drug dosage (tablets, capsules, creams, ointments, solutions, injections, and aerosols). Polymers in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Application Water soluble Synthetic Polymers, Cellulose based polymers, Hydrocolloids, Starch based polymers, Water-Insoluble Biodegradable Polymers, Food grade Plastics & Rubbers products.

Introduction:- A polymer is a chemical compound with molecules bonded together in long, repeating chains. (Poly- "many" + -mer, "part") is a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits. Because of their structure, polymers have unique properties that can be tailored for different uses. Polymers are extremely large molecules that are formed by monomers by the help of polymerization.

Properties Of Polymers:- Depending on the desired use, polymers can be fine-tuned to leverage certain advantageous properties. These include:

• Reflectivity: Some polymers are used to produce reflective film, which is used in a variety of light-related technologies.
• Impact Resistance: Sturdy plastics that can withstand rough handling are perfect for luggage, protective cases, car bumpers, and more.
• Brittleness: Some forms of polystyrene are hard and brittle and easy to deform using heat.
• Translucence: See-through polymers, including polymer clay, are often used in arts and crafts.

• Ductility: Unlike brittle polymers, ductile polymers can be deformed without falling apart. Metals such as gold, aluminum, and steel are known for their ductility. Ductile polymers, while not as strong as other polymers, are useful for many purposes.
• Elasticity: Natural and synthetic rubbers have elastic properties that make them ideal for car tires and similar products.

Selecting the Right Polymer for End Use- Selecting the right polymer for a finished product’s intended end use is important, regardless of what that end use is. Factors typically taken into consideration include.

Service temperature range of the finished product

Compatibility with contacting chemicals

Compatibility with contacting plastics

Required mechanical properties (tensile strength, modulus, ultimate elongation) of finished Product.

Impact resistance, Clarity and opacity, Permeability to gases.

Ease of connecting system components. Additional specific requirements for certain end Uses can include

Electrical resistivity (e.g., for wire insulation or antistatic flooring)

Stain resistance (e.g., for household goods), Flame resistance (e.g., for children’s apparel)

UV resistance (e.g., for roofing membranes), Water resistance (e.g., for submersible cables).

Microbial resistance (e.g., for products susceptible to mold or mildew attack)

Polymer is a Solution for Fluid Transfer Application In Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical:- It’s very necessary to understand the what are the parameters and things are required while we manufacturing the liquid injectable drug or the type of drug which are in liquid form those drug which are formed by the transfer & filling application using Peristaltic pump basically two types of peristaltic pump are using in Pharma & Biopharma industries-

Both pump application is same to transfer the fluid from one end to other but the main thing is in peristaltic pump we can use only elastomer tubing not the plastic tubing but in piston pump we can use both polymers tubings.

Now we have to understand what are the factors responsible to select the right polymer for Fulid transfer application in pharma & Biopharma industries-

1. Chemical Compatibility- It’s a compatibility between any

Chemicals or organic solvents with the different Polymeric tubing.

2. Temperature- Is a measure of how hot or cold something is

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.

Temperature is differ for different polymeric materials. On that basis we

Can select the right polymer for right temperature.

3. Pump Compatibility- is the compatibility of the pump with the

Polymeric tubing. Pump life depend on the type of polymers

On the basis of their structure and compounding.

4. Compliances- It’s means the authority to manufacture

Food & Pharma grade products under the regulatory compliance.

With the several kind of certifications on products. Such as food & Pharma grade compliances & Biological Reactivity test on the product.

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Anuj singh is a Business marketer & writer. (Polymer Technologist)