Blister pack
Blister Pack
A Blister Pack (pronunciation: /ˈblɪstər pæk/) is a type of pre-formed plastic packaging used for small consumer goods, foods, and pharmaceuticals. The primary component of a blister pack is a cavity or pocket made from a formable web, usually a thermoformed plastic. This usually has a backing of paperboard or a lidding seal of aluminum foil or plastic.
Etymology
The term "Blister Pack" is derived from the word "blister" and the word "pack". The term "blister" comes from the Old English "blæstre", meaning a swelling or a sore, and the term "pack" comes from the Old English "pæc", meaning a bag or a pouch.
Related Terms
- Thermoforming: The process of heating a plastic sheet to a pliable forming temperature, forming it to a specific shape in a mold, and trimming it to create a usable product.
- Aluminum Foil: A thin sheet of aluminum that can be used to seal a blister pack.
- Pharmaceutical Packaging: The packages and the packaging processes for pharmaceutical preparations.
- Plastic: A material consisting of any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds that are malleable and can be molded into solid objects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blister pack
- Wikipedia's article - Blister pack
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