Frequently asked questions

A. General (Pharma Packaging & Raw Material in Hattar)

1. What is ALU ALU cold forming foil used for in pharmaceuticals?
   ALU ALU cold forming foil is used for moisture, oxygen, and light-proof packaging of sensitive medicines in Hattar pharma industry.

2. Why do pharmaceutical companies prefer blister aluminium foil?
   Blister aluminium foil ensures safe, tamper-proof, and durable medicine packaging.

3. What is IPA in the pharmaceutical industry?
   IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) is widely used as a disinfectant, cleaning agent, and solvent in pharma manufacturing.

4. Who supplies ALU ALU foil in Hattar Industrial Estate?
   Pro Traders is a reliable supplier of ALU ALU cold forming foil in Hattar Industrial Estate.

5. What is the difference between ALU ALU foil and blister foil?
   ALU ALU foil is cold-formed for total barrier protection, while blister foil is heat-sealed for tablets and capsules.

B. ALU ALU Cold Forming Foil (25 Q&As)

6. What is ALU ALU cold forming foil?
   ALU ALU cold forming foil is a multilayer material used to pack highly sensitive medicines.

7. Why is ALU ALU foil called cold forming foil?
   It is called cold forming foil because it is shaped without heat, ensuring high barrier protection.

8. What are the benefits of ALU ALU foil in pharma packaging?
   It provides moisture, oxygen, and light resistance for medicine stability.

9. Which pharma products require ALU ALU foil packaging?
   Antibiotics, anti-cancer, and moisture-sensitive medicines need ALU ALU foil.

10. Is ALU ALU foil suitable for tropical climates like Pakistan?
    Yes, ALU ALU foil ensures long shelf life even in humid climates.

11. What sizes of ALU ALU foil are available in Pakistan?
    ALU ALU foils are available in standard sizes like 260mm, 270mm, and customized rolls.

12. What is the thickness of ALU ALU cold forming foil?
    Standard thickness ranges from 40µ to 60µ for pharma packaging.

13. How is ALU ALU foil manufactured?
    It is made from aluminium, nylon, and PVC layers to create a high barrier laminate.

14. What is the shelf life of ALU ALU foil?
    Shelf life is generally 2–3 years if stored properly.

15. Is ALU ALU foil recyclable?
    ALU ALU foil is partially recyclable due to its multi-layer composition.

16. What are common grades of ALU ALU foil in Hattar?
    Common grades include 260mm NYE50 and 270mm NYE50.

17. Why is ALU ALU foil expensive compared to blister foil?
    ALU ALU foil has higher barrier properties and is multilayered.

18. Does ALU ALU foil prevent medicine oxidation?
    Yes, ALU ALU foil completely blocks oxygen.

19. What is the MOQ (minimum order quantity) for ALU ALU foil?
    Suppliers in Hattar usually provide rolls from 1 ton onwards.

20. How is ALU ALU foil stored in pharma warehouses?
    It should be stored in dry, temperature-controlled conditions.

21. What is the GSM of ALU ALU foil?
    Standard GSM ranges from 140 to 160 depending on the grade.

22. Is ALU ALU foil suitable for capsule packaging?
    Yes, capsules with high sensitivity require ALU ALU packaging.

23. Does ALU ALU foil comply with international standards?
    Yes, pharma-grade ALU ALU foils comply with FDA & EU standards.

24. Can ALU ALU foil be customized with logos?
    Yes, pharma companies can print logos and batch details.

25. Which Hattar pharma companies use ALU ALU foil?
    Leading Hattar pharmaceutical manufacturers use ALU ALU foils for antibiotics.

26. What testing is done on ALU ALU foil?
    Tests include pinhole, bursting strength, and barrier property checks.

C. Blister Aluminium Foil (15 Q&As)

31. What is blister aluminium foil?
    Blister foil is aluminium coated with heat-seal lacquer used for packing tablets.

32. What thickness is standard for blister foil?
    Typically 20µ to 25µ aluminium with PVC/PVDC backing.

33. Why do pharma companies in Hattar prefer blister foil?
    It provides low-cost, efficient, and tamper-proof packaging.

34. Is blister aluminium foil suitable for moisture-sensitive drugs?
    Yes, especially with PVDC coating.

35. What coatings are available in blister foil?
    Common coatings include heat seal lacquer, PVC, and PVDC.

36. What sizes of blister foil rolls are available?
    Standard roll sizes range from 250mm to 300mm width.

37. Is blister aluminium foil eco-friendly?
    Partially recyclable depending on coating used.

38. Can blister foil be printed with branding?
    Yes, blister foils can be custom-printed with logos and batch details.

39. What is the shelf life of blister aluminium foil?
    Around 2 years if stored in cool, dry conditions.

40. Which medicines are commonly packed in blister foil?
    Tablets, capsules, and lozenges are commonly packed.

41. How does blister foil differ from strip foil?
    Blister foil is heat-sealed with PVC, strip foil seals directly with foil.

42. Does blister aluminium foil meet pharma standards?
    Yes, pharma-grade blister foils meet FDA/EU norms.

43. What is PVDC-coated blister foil?
    PVDC-coated blister foil enhances moisture barrier protection.

44. How is blister foil supplied in Hattar pharma industry?
    In jumbo rolls or cut rolls, based on machine requirement.

45. Why is blister foil cost-effective?
    Because it uses single-layer aluminium compared to ALU ALU multilayer.

D. IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) in Pharma (10 Q&As)

46. What is IPA used for in pharmaceutical industry?
    IPA is used as a solvent, sanitizer, and cleaning agent.

47. Is IPA safe for pharmaceutical use?
    Yes, pharma-grade IPA 99% or 98.5% is safe for controlled use.

48. What purity of IPA is used in pharma manufacturing?
    Typically 98% to 99.9% purity IPA is used.

49. Where to buy IPA in Hattar Industrial Estate?
    Pro Traders supplies IPA to Hattar pharmaceutical companies.

50. Can IPA be used for equipment cleaning in pharma?
    Yes, IPA is widely used to disinfect pharma equipment and surfaces.

Frequently asked questions

A. General (Pharma Packaging & Raw Material in Hattar)

1. What is ALU ALU cold forming foil used for in pharmaceuticals?
   ALU ALU cold forming foil is used for moisture, oxygen, and light-proof packaging of sensitive medicines in Hattar pharma industry.

2. Why do pharmaceutical companies prefer blister aluminium foil?
   Blister aluminium foil ensures safe, tamper-proof, and durable medicine packaging.

3. What is IPA in the pharmaceutical industry?
   IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) is widely used as a disinfectant, cleaning agent, and solvent in pharma manufacturing.

4. Who supplies ALU ALU foil in Hattar Industrial Estate?
   Pro Traders is a reliable supplier of ALU ALU cold forming foil in Hattar Industrial Estate.

5. What is the difference between ALU ALU foil and blister foil?
   ALU ALU foil is cold-formed for total barrier protection, while blister foil is heat-sealed for tablets and capsules.

B. ALU ALU Cold Forming Foil (25 Q&As)

6. What is ALU ALU cold forming foil?
   ALU ALU cold forming foil is a multilayer material used to pack highly sensitive medicines.

7. Why is ALU ALU foil called cold forming foil?
   It is called cold forming foil because it is shaped without heat, ensuring high barrier protection.

8. What are the benefits of ALU ALU foil in pharma packaging?
   It provides moisture, oxygen, and light resistance for medicine stability.

9. Which pharma products require ALU ALU foil packaging?
   Antibiotics, anti-cancer, and moisture-sensitive medicines need ALU ALU foil.

10. Is ALU ALU foil suitable for tropical climates like Pakistan?
    Yes, ALU ALU foil ensures long shelf life even in humid climates.

11. What sizes of ALU ALU foil are available in Pakistan?
    ALU ALU foils are available in standard sizes like 260mm, 270mm, and customized rolls.

12. What is the thickness of ALU ALU cold forming foil?
    Standard thickness ranges from 40µ to 60µ for pharma packaging.

13. How is ALU ALU foil manufactured?
    It is made from aluminium, nylon, and PVC layers to create a high barrier laminate.

14. What is the shelf life of ALU ALU foil?
    Shelf life is generally 2–3 years if stored properly.

15. Is ALU ALU foil recyclable?
    ALU ALU foil is partially recyclable due to its multi-layer composition.

16. What are common grades of ALU ALU foil in Hattar?
    Common grades include 260mm NYE50 and 270mm NYE50.

17. Why is ALU ALU foil expensive compared to blister foil?
    ALU ALU foil has higher barrier properties and is multilayered.

18. Does ALU ALU foil prevent medicine oxidation?
    Yes, ALU ALU foil completely blocks oxygen.

19. What is the MOQ (minimum order quantity) for ALU ALU foil?
    Suppliers in Hattar usually provide rolls from 1 ton onwards.

20. How is ALU ALU foil stored in pharma warehouses?
    It should be stored in dry, temperature-controlled conditions.

21. What is the GSM of ALU ALU foil?
    Standard GSM ranges from 140 to 160 depending on the grade.

22. Is ALU ALU foil suitable for capsule packaging?
    Yes, capsules with high sensitivity require ALU ALU packaging.

23. Does ALU ALU foil comply with international standards?
    Yes, pharma-grade ALU ALU foils comply with FDA & EU standards.

24. Can ALU ALU foil be customized with logos?
    Yes, pharma companies can print logos and batch details.

25. Which Hattar pharma companies use ALU ALU foil?
    Leading Hattar pharmaceutical manufacturers use ALU ALU foils for antibiotics.

26. What testing is done on ALU ALU foil?
    Tests include pinhole, bursting strength, and barrier property checks.

C. Blister Aluminium Foil (15 Q&As)

31. What is blister aluminium foil?
    Blister foil is aluminium coated with heat-seal lacquer used for packing tablets.

32. What thickness is standard for blister foil?
    Typically 20µ to 25µ aluminium with PVC/PVDC backing.

33. Why do pharma companies in Hattar prefer blister foil?
    It provides low-cost, efficient, and tamper-proof packaging.

34. Is blister aluminium foil suitable for moisture-sensitive drugs?
    Yes, especially with PVDC coating.

35. What coatings are available in blister foil?
    Common coatings include heat seal lacquer, PVC, and PVDC.

36. What sizes of blister foil rolls are available?
    Standard roll sizes range from 250mm to 300mm width.

37. Is blister aluminium foil eco-friendly?
    Partially recyclable depending on coating used.

38. Can blister foil be printed with branding?
    Yes, blister foils can be custom-printed with logos and batch details.

39. What is the shelf life of blister aluminium foil?
    Around 2 years if stored in cool, dry conditions.

40. Which medicines are commonly packed in blister foil?
    Tablets, capsules, and lozenges are commonly packed.

41. How does blister foil differ from strip foil?
    Blister foil is heat-sealed with PVC, strip foil seals directly with foil.

42. Does blister aluminium foil meet pharma standards?
    Yes, pharma-grade blister foils meet FDA/EU norms.

43. What is PVDC-coated blister foil?
    PVDC-coated blister foil enhances moisture barrier protection.

44. How is blister foil supplied in Hattar pharma industry?
    In jumbo rolls or cut rolls, based on machine requirement.

45. Why is blister foil cost-effective?
    Because it uses single-layer aluminium compared to ALU ALU multilayer.

D. IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) in Pharma (10 Q&As)

46. What is IPA used for in pharmaceutical industry?
    IPA is used as a solvent, sanitizer, and cleaning agent.

47. Is IPA safe for pharmaceutical use?
    Yes, pharma-grade IPA 99% or 98.5% is safe for controlled use.

48. What purity of IPA is used in pharma manufacturing?
    Typically 98% to 99.9% purity IPA is used.

49. Where to buy IPA in Hattar Industrial Estate?
    Pro Traders supplies IPA to Hattar pharmaceutical companies.

50. Can IPA be used for equipment cleaning in pharma?
    Yes, IPA is widely used to disinfect pharma equipment and surfaces.