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Recognized as a standard of excellence for form-fill-seal and less demanding packaging applications, Tyvek® 2FS™, a lighter form of medical and pharmaceutical packaging styles of Tyvek®, offers outstanding resistance to microbial penetration, significantly reduced risk of package failure, compatibility with a broad range of sterilization methods, a low risk of device contamination, and the ability to withstand transportation challenges.
Outstanding Resistance to Microbial Penetration
Even under the most rigorous conditions in highly contaminated environments, Tyvek® 2FS™ is highly resistant to bacterial spores and other contaminating microorganisms. Microbial barrier test data consistently prove that all styles of Tyvek® for sterile medical packaging-Tyvek® 1073B, Tyvek® 1059B and Tyvek® 2FS™- hold out bacterial spores and test particles better than other commercially available porous medical packaging materials, including medical-grade papers. In addition, an accelerated aging study proved conclusively that Tyvek® 2FS™ shows no change in microbial barrier properties after withstanding extreme conditions.
Significantly Reduced Risk of Package Failure
The tough, continuous filaments of Tyvek® 2FS™ help protect package integrity from both product breakthrough inside and rough handling outside. Compared to medical-grade papers, Tyvek® 2FS™ has superior tear strength and puncture resistance.
Compatibility with a Broad Range of Sterilization Methods
Unlike medical-grade papers and films, Tyvek® 2FS™ is compatible with all of the most commonly used sterilization methods. These include:
- Ethylene Oxide (EO)
- Radiation (Gamma and electron beam)
- Steam (under controlled conditions)
- Low temperature oxidative
So no matter which process you use for your sterile medical packaging Tyvek® 2FS™ will retain its protective properties, color and flexibility.
Low Risk of Device Contamination
The unique structure of Tyvek® 2FS™- tough, continuous filaments-creates a tortuous path that results in microbial barrier and strength properties superior to those of medical-grade papers. It also means that Tyvek® 2FS™ generates very few airborne particles when sterile form-fill-seal packaging is opened or handled. This clean peel minimizes the risk of introducing particulates into a clean environment.
Ability to Withstand Transportation Challenges
Another distinct advantage that Tyvek® 2FS™ has over medical-grade papers and films is its ability to withstand the significant temperature and pressure changes commonly encountered during shipping. Because it is breathable, Tyvek® 2FS™ minimizes the formation of condensation due to temperature extremes that can occur during transportation. This breathability also allows medical packages made with Tyvek® 2FS™ to equilibrate rapidly from the pressure changes that occur not only during shipping but also in storage environments.
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| Material | g/m2 | longitudinal tensile | horizontal tensile | Right Angle tearing force/N | heat sealing strength N | puncture strength N | WVTR 38ºC/90%RH g/(m2·24h) | WVTR 23ºC/90%RH g/(m2·24h) | Hydrostatic pressure value KPa | |||
| Max/N | elongation at break/% | Max/N | elongation at break/% | Longitudinal | horizontal | |||||||
| Tyvek 1025D | 53 | 66.60 | 17.41 | 62.46 | 21.37 | 19.20 | 11.40 | 5.74 | 17.50 | 3708 | 1860 | -- |
| Tyvek 1025D (PE coated) | 80 | 77.18 | 16.86 | 69.48 | 21.21 | 21.71 | 14.24 | 4.73 | 15.80 | 4589 | 30.27 | |
| Tyvek1056D | 64 | 72.27 | 18.04 | 78.97 | 21.76 | 13.59 | 18.51 | 4.38 | 13.84 | 4436 | 1955 | -- |
| DT1 (Aihua paper) | 58 | 46.18 | 33.53 | 13.4 | 23.76 | 8.29 | 14.92 | 5.16 | 4.1 | 229 | -- | |
| DT2 | 76 | 82.62 | 33.61 | 35.48 | 32.79 | 17.5 | 9.9 | 7.74 | 9.5 | 301 | 120 | -- |
| DT3 | 81 | 42.57 | 23.94 | 30.18 | 19.62 | 17.82 | 20.51 | 12.35 | 5.22 | 3918 | -- | |
| DT4 | 66 | 50.62 | 51.04 | 21.61 | 45 | 12.3 | 20.73 | 9.83 | 6.31 | 487 | -- | |
| BOPP(with hole) | 60 | 30.66 | 70.5 | 32.09 | 8.65 | 3.87 | 7.5 | 9.9 | 7.03 | -- | -- | |
| Plastic film with hole | 50 | 32.36 | 28.66 | 33.9 | 4.59 | 2.76 | 7.85 | 3.11 | -- | |||
| fiber paper | 40 | 18.99 | 15.96 | 8.81 | 11.92 | 4.76 | 11.39 | 10.69 | 5.56 | 8075 | -- | |
| net paper | 80 | 66.21 | 6.15 | 42.68 | 22.85 | 19.18 | 16.22 | 4.87 | 4.99 | 28 | -- | |
| PE coated paper | 55 | 23.63 | 2.49 | 11.75 | 2.57 | -- | 1.75 | 2.03 | 1.92 | 99 | -- | |
| 4-layer composite PE coated paper | 87 | 27.71 | 13.77 | 23.45 | 9.37 | 7.88 | 9.86 | 3.64 | 3.11 | -- | ||
| ESD paper | 80 | 69.95 | 28.77 | 39.76 | 30.56 | 11.18 | 18.1 | 11.62 | 11.49 | 87 | -- | |
| dulai | 98 | 76.88 | 23.93 | 43.04 | 25.56 | 16.5 | 20.58 | 8.77 | 13.74 | 4336 | 45.47 | |
| water-proof non-woven | 80 | 41.52 | 111.19 | 22.07 | 123.34 | 16.08 | 20.08 | 2.93 | 3.55 | 4856 | 25.3 | |
| huabang | 80 | 46.82 | 35.84 | 25.45 | 29.33 | 8.88 | 13.11 | 6.03 | 7 | 3246 | 30.17 | |
