Table XXII

Recommendations on Elements That May Be Considered in the Risk Assessment Process for Specific Materials Used in Pharmaceutical Packaging or Manufacturing Systems

MaterialElements that May Require a PDE*Elements that May be Considered for Quantitation
ABSNoneMg
GlassNoneAl, Ba, Ca, Fe, Mg, Si, Zr
PCNoneCa, Si, Zn
PETCo2Co2, Sb
PENoneAl, Ca, Cr, Pb1
PESNoneNone
PPNoneAl, Ti
PMMA/AcrylicNoneCa, Mg, Si
PTFENoneCa, Fe
Rubber elastomersNoneAl, B, Ca, Mg, S, Si, Zn
Multi-laminate polyolefinsPb1Cr, Pb1
PVCCd1Ca, Zn
SiliconeNoneSi
  • Notes:

  • * Permitted daily exposure.

  • 1 ICH Q3D Class 1 element.

  • 2 ICH Q3D Class 2A element.