DuPont’s Tyvek cargo covers for pharma industry

The exhibition was organised by International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC) on 22 and 23 May, 2014.

Shyam Patnaik, segment leader at DuPont, said, “The Tyvek air cargo covers provide pharmaceutical companies and their logistics providers with multi-threat thermal protection for goods in air transit. The covers provide a reliable and affordable means of protecting controlled room temperature (CRT pharma products, +15°C to +25°C) in accordance with the mandatory new EU GDP (Good Distribution Practice) which took effect on 7th September2013.”

"It is this multi-mode approach that gives Tyvek air cargo covers their class-leading temperature control characteristics," explained Patnaik. "When designing Tyvek covers we analysed the nature and incidence of pharma cool chain temperature spikes and dips together with heat loss/gain mechanisms involved. The result is a protective cover that can maintain effective CRT conditions across the majority of air freight handling situations."

The USP of the product is its breather structure. Patnaik said,"While serving as a barrier to rain and snow, the inherent breathability of the Tyvek reduces the possibility of packaging or label damage resulting from condensation.”

Dr Srinivas Cherukupalli, research scientist, DuPont Knowledge Center delivered a technical presentation on the characteristics and advantages of this product. The presentation was attended by representatives from over 50 pharma and logistics company.