TABLE III

Variables in Stopper/Vial Systems. Stoppers are West Products

StopperVial
FormulationaConfigurationSizebSizecType (Blowback)Vendor
4023/50 GrayStraightwall
Serum13 mm2RSchott
4432/50 GrayEuropean
Lyophilization20 mm6ROmpi
4031/45 GrayUS
  • a 4023 – bromobutyl-based, 4432 – chlorobutyl-based, 4031 – bromobutyl-based.

  • b 13 mm used for 2 R only, 20 mm used for 6 R only.

  • c 2 R – 4 ml overflow capacity, 6 R – 10 ml overflow capacity.