Advantages of Fluoropolymer-Laminated Components

Fluoropolymer-laminated elastomer stoppers and plungers provide enhanced performance for container and delivery systems for parenteral drug products – especially sensitive biologic drug products. Among the many fluoropolymers available, West uses ETFE [poly(ethylenetetrafluoroethylene)] for its FluroTec^®–laminated products. Selection of ETFE was based upon ease of moldability and the following factors.