This document discusses different types of pharmaceutical packaging containers. It begins by outlining qualities of a good container, including being neutral to the product, maintaining stability, and withstanding normal handling. It then describes various types of containers like well-closed, single and multi-dose, light-resistant, and aerosol. Common materials for containers are discussed, including different types of glass and plastics. The document concludes by mentioning aerosol packaging and its components.

1. Presented by-
Assistant Professor- Mr. Swapnil S. Patil
(M. Pharm, PhD-Research Scholar)
Department of Pharmaceutics

2. CONTENT
 Qualities of good container
 Types of container
 Materials used for making of container
 Glass
 Types of glass
 Plastic
 Closures
 Types of closures
 Aerosol packaging
 Components of packaging

3.  The container must be neutral towards the material
which is stored in it.
 It should help in maintaining the stability of product
against the environmental factors which cause its
deterioration.
 It should be made up materials which can withstand
wear and tear during normal handling.
 The closure of the container must be easily
removable and replaceable.
Qualities of a Good
Container

4.  Well-closed containers.
 Single dose containers.
 Multi dose containers.
 Light-resistant containers.
 Air-tight containers.
 Aerosol containers.
 Temper-evident containers.
 Tightly-closed containers.
Types of containers

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MATERIALS USED FOR MAKING OF CONTAINERS

6.  Type - I glass (Borosilicate glass)
 Type –II glass (Treated soda-lime glass)
 Type – III glass ( Regular soda-lime glass)
 Type – IV glass (General purpose soda lime glass)

7. PLASTIC
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10. AEROSOLPACKAGING

11. COMPONENTS OF AEROSOLS

12. REFERENCES
 R. M. Mehta, Pharmaceutics -I, Vallabh
Prakashan, fifth edition 2013( reprint), page
no. 76-96.
 V. N. Raje, Drug store business
management, Nirali Prakashan, edition, page
no.