What Is Medical Grade Aluminum Foil Used For?

Material Application: Medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries

Product: 8011, 8021, and 8079

Project Details:

In the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, high-performance aluminum foil plays an indispensable role. It is widely used for packaging various healthcare products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, and laboratory supplies, ensuring product quality and safety.

Types of Medical-Grade Aluminum Foil

This specialized foil typically consists of two or three layers, with common alloys including 8011, 8021, and 8079.

8011 alloy: The primary choice for pharmaceutical packaging, it offers excellent moisture resistance, light-blocking properties, and superior barrier performance. Safe, non-toxic, and odorless, it is often laminated, printed, or coated for use in blister packs for capsules, tablets, and granules.

8021 alloy: Known for its moisture-proof and light-blocking capabilities, this food-safe material is also widely used in battery packaging and excels in medical applications.

8079 alloy: Another critical option for medical packaging, providing reliable protection for sensitive products.

Key Uses

The foil effectively blocks air, humidity, and bacteria, maintaining sterility and safety—particularly for light-, moisture-, or oxygen-sensitive items. Common applications include:

Pharmaceutical packaging: Blister packs for tablets, capsules, and pills, as well as pouches for powders and liquids.

PTP (Press-Through Packaging): The 8011 alloy, for instance, can be heat-sealed with PVC or PVDC films, offering oxygen and moisture barriers, airtight sealing, and user convenience. It is ideal for aluminum-plastic blister packaging.

Advantages of Mingtai’s Medical-Grade Foil

Henan Mingtai, a leading aluminum foil manufacturer, provides a comprehensive range of high-quality products. Their foils feature:

Clean, smooth surfaces with uniform coatings.

Minimal pinholes and heavy metal content below 0.25 ppm.

Compliance with stringent production and storage standards.

With an annual production capacity of 650,000 metric tons, Mingtai supplies stable, cost-effective foil (3–2000 MT orders) for global markets, making it a trusted partner for medical and pharmaceutical packaging needs.