Abstract: The invention concerns a polymer composition, comprising: a thermoplastic base polymer, an inorganic desiccant material, preferably selected from the group comprising molecular sieves, zeolites, silica gel, clay, hydrate salts, metal oxides and mixtures thereof, and an additive. The invention also concerns a method of producing the polymer composition as well as an article of manufacture comprising the polymer composition. In addition, the invention concerns the use of a polyether block amide as an additive in a polymer composition comprising a base polymer and an inorganic desiccant material, preferably selected from the group comprising molecular sieves, zeolites, silica gel, clay, hydrate salts, metal oxides and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A receptacle forming a chamber partially filled with an active substance, wherein the receptacle is a body and a cap which closes the body. The cap includes a top wall with a first main side facing an interior of the chamber and a skirt formed with the first main side of the top wall. The body includes a bottom wall and a sidewall. The skirt and the sidewall surround one another in contact with each other. The walls surrounding the chamber include the bottom wall, the top wall and either the skirt or the sidewall. At least one ventilation path is provided between the skirt and the sidewall, such that the ventilation path connects the chamber with the outside atmosphere.

Abstract: A polymer composition including a thermoplastic base polymer, and an inorganic desiccant material, selected from the group consisting of molecular sieves, zeolites, silica gel, clay, hydrate salts, metal oxides and mixtures thereof, and an additive, as well as methods of producing the polymer composition and an article of manufacture of the polymer composition.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a humidity control device including the steps of: a) providing an envelope in an open configuration; b) introducing in at least one part of the open envelope a given weight of a humidity control agent having a known moisture content lower than the moisture content corresponding to a targeted equilibrium relative humidity level (ERHi); c) introducing a given weight of water in the at least one part of the open envelope; and d) repeating steps b) and c) until a desired weight of hydrated humidity control agent is received in the at least one part of the open envelope.

Abstract: A humidity control device, configured to maintain the relative humidity in an enclosure within a given range by absorbing or releasing water vapor, includes an envelope and a humidity control agent arranged inside the envelope. The envelope is liquid water resistant and water vapor permeable. The humidity control agent includes a hydrated superabsorbent polymer having an adjusted moisture content selected to provide a targeted equilibrium relative humidity (ERHi) situated in the range of 45% RH to 90% RH in a sealed container.

Abstract: This disclosure includes a gas-permeable element formed or at least partially placed in a packaging or medical device containing sensitive or odorous products for regulating an atmosphere in the packaging or medical device. The gas-permeable element includes an active structure formed from a mixture including particles of an active material, and a fibrillated polymer as a binder. The fibrillated polymer is a polymer to which shear has been applied which holds the active material by entanglement. The gas-permeable element includes a molded thermoplastic gas-permeable envelope surrounding the active structure in fluid communication with the atmosphere of the packaging or medical device in which the gas-permeable element is placed. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture of the gas-permeable element.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a container (100, 300) for storing medical and/or pharmaceutical products. The container includes a plastic container body (102) comprising a side wall (202), a base (204) and an opening (206) defining a storage volume (108), a flange (104) formed on the container body (102) and configured to receive a connecting element (312) of a cap (310) provided with a tamper-evident mechanism (414), and an active insert (106) placed within the container body (102). This container is an improved container for the storage of products. The disclosure also pertains to a sealed package comprising this container.

Abstract: A container for receiving moisture sensitive goods containing a container body and a cap. The container body has a base and a sidewall extending upwards from the base. An insert element inside the container body has a bottom and an insert sidewall, wherein the insert element is dimensioned to fit into the interior of the container body such that at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the insert sidewall is in abutting contact to the inner circumferential surface of the sidewall of the container body. The insert sidewall and the sidewall of the container body are designed to attach the insert element inside the container body.

Abstract: This method, intended for the marking of a receptacle (2) while it is moved along a conveying path, comprises: moving the receptacle (2) in a marking station along the conveying path; simultaneously marking a first surface region (2A) and a second surface region (2B) of the receptacle (2) while it is moved in the marking station along the conveying path, using a first laser beam (44) and a second laser beam (54) emitted in opposite directions on both sides of the receptacle, transversally to the conveying direction (X1), the first and second surface regions (2A, 2B) being arranged substantially at 180° from each other with respect to a main axis (X2) of the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a container for storing medical and/or pharmaceutical products. The container includes a plastic container body including a side wall, a base and an opening defining the storage volume, an active insert, placed inside the container body and including a tubular side wall of length L, extending from a lower extremity to an upper extremity, and an empty interstice between the side wall of the active insert and the side wall of the container body. This container is an improved container for the storage of medical and/or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A gas-permeable element configured to close a receptacle base containing an active material, wherein the receptacle includes the receptacle base and the gas-permeable element. The gas-permeable element includes a body, having a base wall, including at least one opening. For each opening of the base wall, the body includes a tubular projection projecting from a periphery of the opening. The tubular projection includes a first end, connected to the periphery of the opening, a second end, defining a distal edge surface transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tubular projection. A porous membrane portion extends across the second end of the tubular projection while attached to the distal edge surface at its periphery.

Abstract: A receptacle forming a chamber partially filled with an active substance, wherein the receptacle is a body and a cap which closes the body. The cap includes a top wall with a first main side facing an interior of the chamber and a skirt formed with the first main side of the top wall. The body includes a bottom wall and a sidewall. The skirt and the sidewall surround one another in contact with each other. The walls surrounding the chamber include the bottom wall, the top wall and either the skirt or the sidewall. At least one ventilation path is provided between the skirt and the sidewall, such that the ventilation path connects the chamber with the outside atmosphere.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a container (100, 300) for storing medical and/or pharmaceutical products. The container includes a plastic container body (102) comprising a side wall (202), a base (204) and an opening (206) defining a storage volume (108), a flange (104) formed on the container body (102) and configured to receive a connecting element (312) of a cap (310) provided with a tamper-evident mechanism (414), and an active insert (106) placed within the container body (102). This container is an improved container for the storage of products. The disclosure also pertains to a sealed package comprising this container.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a container for storing medical and/or pharmaceutical products. The container includes a plastic container body comprising a side wall, a base and an opening defining a storage volume, a flange formed on the container body and configured to receive a connecting element of a cap provided with a tamper-evident mechanism, and an active insert placed within the container body. This container is an improved container for the storage of products. The disclosure also pertains to a sealed package comprising this container.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a container for storing medical and/or pharmaceutical products. The container includes a plastic container body including a side wall, a base and an opening defining the storage volume, an active insert, placed inside the container body and including a tubular side wall of length L, extending from a lower extremity to an upper extremity, and an empty interstice between the side wall of the active insert and the side wall of the container body. This container is an improved container for the storage of medical and/or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A polymer composition including a thermoplastic base polymer, and an inorganic desiccant material, preferably selected from the group consisting of molecular sieves, zeolites, silica gel, clay, hydrate salts, metal oxides and mixtures thereof, and an additive. Also disclosed are methods of producing the polymer composition as well as an article of manufacture of the polymer composition.

Abstract: A container for loosely stored products including a) a container body containing a peripheral body wall having an inner peripheral body groove; b) a cover containing a cover skirt having an outwardly facing sealing portion with an apex that seals against the inner peripheral body groove when the cover is in a closed condition thereby forming a seal of a sealing line type; and c) a hinge connecting the container body and the cover. The apex of the cover skirt and the inner peripheral body groove provide the only seal between the cover and the container body and preferably the only locking element that holds the cover in the closed condition on the container body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cap for a container and a container comprising such cap. This container typically accommodates loosely stored, solid products, such as strips, pills, tablets or the like. The cap includes a lid body with a top part and a peripheral wall, wherein the lid body includes a sealing skirt and an inner peripheral wall, which extend from the top part, and form a peripheral groove in between. At least one projection portion for partially covering the peripheral groove is integrally formed with the sealing skirt and the inner peripheral wall.

Abstract: An active element for trapping and/or releasing a gaseous or liquid substance is provided including a solid body, which is enveloped by an outer boundary surface (S), and contains an active material adapted to trap and/or release a gaseous or liquid substance, wherein the outer boundary surface S has an overall roundish, preferably round shape. The active element is manufactured by injection moulding and can be utilized within a container.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a container for storing medical and/or pharmaceutical products. The container includes a plastic container body comprising a side wall, a base and an opening defining a storage volume, a flange formed on the container body and configured to receive a connecting element of a cap provided with a tamper-evident mechanism, and an active insert placed within the container body. This container is an improved container for the storage of products. The disclosure also pertains to a sealed package comprising this container.