TABLE I

Comparison of New and Conventional Vials

Conventional VialNew Glass Vial
Glass materialBorosilicate (unstrengthened)Aluminosilicate (strengthened)
Vial format/sizeISO 2R, 3 mLISO 2R, 3 mL
Glass type (per USP <660> test)Type IType I
Exterior COF (post depyrogenation)0.9 to 1.0<0.5