Major companies operating in the high-performance fluoropolymers market are developing advanced technologies such as fluoropolymer film coating technologies to meet larger customer bases, increase sales, and increase revenue. Fluoropolymer film coating technology refers to a coating process that utilizes fluoropolymer materials to create a thin, protective film on various surfaces. For instance, in April 2023, Datwyler, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of engineering and electronic components, launched UltraShield, the film-coated solution. The enhanced array of coating options is meticulously crafted to fulfill the most stringent requirements for quality and performance in the realm of large and delicate molecule drugs.
This advancement empowers Datwyler to adeptly cater to distinct applications and specific customer preferences. The innovative approach involves leveraging fluoropolymer film coating technology alongside Datwyler's ultra-low extractable rubber formulation, creating a protective barrier that minimizes interactions between the drug and stopper, resulting in remarkably low extractability. The distinctive chemical and functional attributes of UltraShield are purposefully tailored to ensure the secure storage of drugs, particularly under ultra-low temperatures reaching as far as -80°C, while also ensuring compatibility with contemporary solvent-based drug excipients.