What Materials Are Used in Blister Packaging? Proper Shipping of Supplements(1)

Time: September 14, 2023

Transporting supplements requires careful packaging to protect your inventory from damage and ensure that the product is delivered to the consumer uncontaminated and safe for consumption. Blister packaging keeps supplements sealed and inhibits tampering, providing better sanitation and quality control.

The guide below will explain what materials are used in blister packaging.

What Is Blister Packaging?

Blister packaging is widely used across the pharmaceutical industry as a unit-dose packaging solution that helps people take the correct amount of medication at the right time.

Blister packaging is made using several types of rugged polymers, including:

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Polyvinylidene terephthalate glycol (PETG)

Polystyrene (Ps)

Polypropylene (PP)

Blister packaging is manufactured from a plastic sheet that is thermoformed to create cups or blisters that hold a product in place. The packaging typically has a paperboard backing or a lidding seal of aluminum foil or plastic film.

Blister Packaging Properties

Blister packs provide a safe, secure way to ship medicines and small consumer items, offering additional protection when goods are transported inside custom cardboard boxes. Each type of material used to create blister packaging offers something different.

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