RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Suitability of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Piping in Pharmaceutical Ultrapure Water Applications
JF PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
JO PDA J Pharm Sci Technol
FD Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
SP 246
OP 251
VO 50
IS 4
A1 Marty Burkhart
A1 Jörg Wermelinger
A1 Walter Setz
A1 Daniel Müller
YR 1996
UL http://journal.pda.org/content/50/4/246.abstract
AB This paper discusses polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as an alternative to stainless steel in pharmaceutical ultrapure water piping systems. Two leading Swiss companies, a piping systems supplier and a pharmaceutical manufacturer, teamed together to jointly carryout the research. Issues addressed are metallic contamination, microbial concerns, piping system functionality and ozone resistance. Comparisons between PVDF and stainless steel are made when necessary.