Polymers and Additives Used in Fabrication of Disposable Bioprocess Equipment

摘要

The materials used to fabricate single-use processing equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing are usually polymers, such as plastic or elastomers (rubber), rather than the traditional metal or glass. Polymers offer more versatility because theyare light-weight, flexible, and much more durable than their traditional counterparts. Plastic and rubber are also disposable, so issues associated with cleaning and its validation can be avoided. Additives can also be incorporated into polymers to givethem clarity rivaling that of glass or to add color that can be used to label or code various types of processing components.