ILC Dover Launches Revolutionary ArmorFlex (R) Pharmaceutical Product Contact Film

FREDERICA, Del., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ILC Dover, the company that manufactures flexible containment systems for the pharmaceutical industry as well as spacesuits for NASA, announced today that they have developed a revolutionary new film for use in their DoverPac (R) Containment Solution products. ArmorFlex (R) 110 (AF 110) delivers permanent static dissipative properties while meeting FDA 21 CFR and 2002/72/EC requirements for food contact. The product also passes test protocols per European Pharmacopoeia (EP) film per section 3.1.5 and passes USP <661> and USP <88> tests.

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AF 110 represents years of development on the part of the company in an effort to eliminate the shortcomings associated with traditional static dissipative films. The robust film is available for use in DoverPacs, Continuous Liners, and drum liners designed and manufactured by ILC Dover. The company’s AF 104 film will continue to be offered.

“As the pioneer of flexible containment solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, we are continually listening to customers in an effort to address emerging needs,” said Alan George, ILC Dover’s Product Manager for Pharmaceutical Products. “The development of ArmorFlex 110 reflects a convergence of customer needs and changing regulations, and we are pleased to be able to offer this advancement to our customers. This is just another example of how we have been serving our industry over the past 12 years.”

About ILC Dover

Since 1947, ILC has been active in the design and development of products for both government and industry. Most ILC products are comprised of softgoods materials -- products that are flexible by nature and result in innovative solutions to customer problems.

Whether protecting personnel in hostile environments, containing pharmaceuticals, or developing unique inflatable devices, ILC has an enviable record of performance. By drawing from a blend of highly qualified personnel and a sound base of proven and innovative technologies (the same attributes that helped us put man on the moon and cushion rovers on Mars), ILC continues to develop reliable hardware and unique softgoods.

Commercial and NASA customers rely on ILC’s multi-disciplined technical expertise to provide innovative softgoods solutions for a wide range of applications. ILC Dover - “Creating What’s Next” for over 60 years. www.doverpac.com

CONTACT: Press Contact, Alan George of ILC Dover, +1-302-335-3911, ext.
407, alan.george@ilcdover.com

Web site: http://www.doverpac.com/

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