Molecular sieves for Medical & Pharmaceuticals
Molecular sieves, an essential asset in medical and pharmaceuticals industry
Oxygen Concentrators
One of the most critical applications of molecular sieves in healthcare is in oxygen concentrators. These devices are used in hospitals, clinics, and increasingly in home care to deliver high-purity oxygen to patients with respiratory diseases. The technology behind these concentrators relies on Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) or Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) systems, where molecular sieves selectively adsorb nitrogen from ambient air, allowing oxygen to pass through. Arkema’s Nitroxy® range molecular sieves are the industry standard for this application.
Nitroyxy®'s molecular sieves benfits includes:
- High nitrogen adsorption at low pressure
- Enhanced oxygen recovery
- Fast adsorption/desorption kinetics
- Mechanical resistance for long operational life
These performance advantages translate into more compact, efficient, and energy-saving devices—critical features for both portable and stationary oxygen concentrators.
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Moisture control in pharmaceutical packaging is essential for the stability and efficacy of sensitive drugs such as antibiotics, effervescent tablets, or biologics. Exposure to humidity can lead to hydrolysis, color changes, loss of potency, and shortened shelf life.
To address this, molecular sieves are used as desiccants embedded within pharmaceutical packaging. They are placed inside capsules, stoppers, or multilayer films to ensure that low humidity content within the container environment is maintained.
Compared to traditional silica gels or clay desiccants, zeolite-based molecular sieves:
- Offer faster and deeper drying (very low residual moisture)
- Maintain performance at high temperatures
Arkema supplies Siliporite® molecular sieves that comply with pharmacopoeia requirements and offer unmatched protection for drugs formulations.
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Why choose Arkema's Molecular sieves?
Our services - before, during, after
Arkema is a trusted supplier of zeolite molecular sieves for both medical and pharmaceutical applications. The Siliporite® product line offers:
- Proven performance in PSA and VPSA medical oxygen units
- Desiccants tailored for pharmaceutical packaging standards
- Technical support for integration into medical devices
With decades of experience in adsorption science, Arkema is at the forefront of safe and efficient oxygen production for healthcare. In addition to its extensive product portfolio, Arkema provides a full range of solutions and services to help you develop or improve your oxygen devices, including training.
From oxygen concentrators to pharmaceutical packaging, Arkema’s Siliporite® molecular sieves are indispensable in ensuring patient safety, drugs stability, and system efficiency.
Contact Arkema’s experts to choose the right molecular sieve for your medical or pharmaceutical application.
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