TABLE I
Comparison of New and Conventional Vials
Conventional Vial
New Glass Vial
Glass material
Borosilicate (unstrengthened)
Aluminosilicate (strengthened)
Vial format/size
ISO 2R, 3 mL
ISO 2R, 3 mL
Glass type (per USP <660> test)
Type I
Type I
Exterior COF (post depyrogenation)
0.9 to 1.0
<0.5