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Medical & Pharmaceutical

Devices, packaging and components held to strict purity, traceability and sterilisation standards. Astra's medical-grade colours and additives are selected for compliance and consistency.

Medical & Pharmaceutical

Devices, packaging and components held to strict purity, traceability and sterilisation standards. Astra's medical-grade colours and additives are selected for compliance and consistency.

Polymers
HDPEPP-HPETPCPVC-RLDPECOCPVC-F

Segments in Medical & Pharmaceutical

The segments that make up this market, and where our colour and additive solutions earn their place.

Blister & Strip Packaging

Covers Instrument Boxes, Trays and Surgical Containers within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PVC-R, PET, PVDC and HDPE.

Diagnostic & Laboratory Products

Covers Inhalers, Dressings, Nasal Sprays and Patches within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PVC-R, HDPE and PP-H.

Medical Device Housings

Covers Catheters, Iv Sets, Syringes and Tubing within Healthcare & Hygiene. What matters here: tiO₂ opacity, whiteness and light reflection / surface coverage. Typically carried on PA6, PP-H, LDPE and LLDPE.

Medical Disposables

Covers Radiation-Resistant Products, Adult Incontinence Products, Diapers and Sanitary Napkins within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on HDPE, PP-H, LDPE and LLDPE.

Medical Tubing & Fluid Management

Covers Barcode Labels, Branding Labels and Product Labels within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on HDPE, PP-H, PC and LDPE.

Pharmaceutical Primary Packaging

Covers Bottle Sleeves and Tamper-Evident Labels within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on HDPE, PET, PP-H and COC.

Secondary Pharmaceutical Packaging

Covers Cosmetic Packaging and Food Containers within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on HDPE, PET, PP-H and PP-R.

Specialty Medical & Pharma Applications

A segment within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on HDPE, PP-H, PET and COC.

Sterilizable Medical Products

Covers Beverages, Dairy, Detergents and Personal Care within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on HDPE, PVC-R, PSU and PPSU.

Wound Care & Drug Delivery

Covers Bottle Caps, Dispensing Pumps and Lids within Medical & Pharmaceutical. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PP-H, PVC-F, HDPE and PET.