Munksjö launches Steralia[TM], a technical paper for the manufacturing of medical pouches used for the sterilisation of medical devices.

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Munksjö launches Steralia, a medical paper for high-performance sterilisation pouches

Munksjö launches Steralia[TM], a technical paper for the manufacturing of medical pouches used for the sterilisation of medical devices.

Steralia[TM] acts as a filter to form an efficient bacterial barrier. This uncoated paper delivers high performance during the converting, sealing and sterilisation process of medical devices. Thanks to a good wet and dry strength combined with adequate permeability, the paper allows the passage of the sterilising agent into and out of the pack, while insuring the required bacterial barrier. The cold or heat sealing properties of Steralia[TM] makes it suitable for both paper-film or paper-paper medical pouches.

"Patients safety and risk of bacterial infection is of high concern globally. Medical pouches are consequently a growing market with an increasing demand for sterilisation solutions of medical devices. Munksjö's ambition is to provide technically-advanced materials for these very specific needs. As an expert in specialty papers, Munksjö also delivers solutions for pharmaceutical and food packaging applications. 

The company is continuously working on the development of paper-based solutions that address demanding requirements in markets where people safety is the key concern and strict health and safety regulations have to be followed," comments Alexandra Venot, Vice President, Flexible Packaging.

The site of Rottersac has approximately 200 employees and is part of the Graphics and Packaging Business Area. The production site manufactures specialty papers for food and non-food flexible packaging, repositionable notes, transparent envelop windows and other industrial applications.

Munksjö is a world-leading manufacturer of advanced paper products developed with intelligent paper technology.