ISO 24166-1:2022
(Main)Snap-on bottles for metering pumps — Part 1: Tubular glass
Snap-on bottles for metering pumps — Part 1: Tubular glass
This document specifies the shape, dimensions, fill capacities and performance requirements of tubular glass vials for metering pumps. It also specifies the material for the manufacturing of such containers as well as the secondary packaging. This document provides also requirements for packaging of the tubular glass vials and addresses nonsterile, ready to sterilize or sterile as three possible options. This document is applicable to colourless or amber containers made of tubular glass and intended to be used for packaging, storage or transportation of products intended for medicinal use.
Flacons avec jonc d’encliquetage pour pompes doseuses — Partie 1: Verre étiré
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 24166-1
First edition
2022-08
Snap-on bottles for metering pumps —
Part 1:
Tubular glass
Flacons encliquetables pour pompes doseuses —
Partie 1: Verre étiré
Reference number
ISO 24166-1:2022(E)
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ISO 24166-1:2022(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols . 3
5 Dimensions .4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Vials without sealing ring . 4
5.3 Vials with sealing ring . 7
6 Materials .10
7 Requirements .10
7.1 General requirements . 10
7.2 Physical requirements . 10
7.2.1 Vertical force . 10
7.2.2 Particulate contaminations . 10
7.3 Chemical requirements . . 11
7.4 Sterilization . 11
8 Marking of the vial .11
9 Packaging options .11
9.1 General packaging requirements . 11
9.2 Packaging for nonsterile glass vials . 11
9.3 Ready to sterilize or sterile glass vials . 11
Annex A (informative) Snap-on considerations .13
Annex B (informative) Tightness test .15
Annex C (informative) Inner depth measuring .16
Annex D (normative) Vertical force measurement test method .17
Annex E (informative) Example of a packaging configuration .19
Bibliography .20
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Foreword
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Introduction
This document is part of a series of International Standards for containers made from different
materials used in combination with metering pumps for medicinal applications.
Glass containers are mainly used for that purpose. Plastic containers can be used as an alternative.
This document can be used for the development of standardized filling and assembling equipment.
Based on the dimensions of the containers, appropriate components, such as metering pumps and
other closure systems can also be standardized. As such, this document provides important inputs for
developing entire packaging systems for medicinal applications.
Primary packaging materials are an integral part of medicinal products. Thus, depending on the
jurisdiction, the principles of the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) can apply to the
manufacturing of these components (e.g. ISO 15378).
The containers referred to as bottles in the title of this document are usually referred to as “vials” if
they are made of tubular glass. For this reason, the text of this document refers to “vials” rather than
“bottles” in order to differentiate them from containers made of moulded glass and plastic.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 24166-1:2022(E)
Snap-on bottles for metering pumps —
Part 1:
Tubular glass
1 Scope
This document specifies the shape, dimensions, fill capacities and performance requirements of tubular
glass vials for metering pumps. It also specifies the material for the manufacturing of such containers
as well as the secondary packaging.
This document provides also requirements for packaging of the tubular glass vials and addresses
nonsterile, ready to sterilize or sterile as three possible options.
This document is applicable to colourless or amber containers made of tubular glass and intended to be
used for packaging, storage or transportation of products intended for medicinal use.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 719, Glass — Hydrolytic resistance of glass grains at 98 °C — Method of test and classification
ISO 720, Glass — Hydrolytic resistance of glass grains at 121 °C — Method of test and classification
ISO 11607-1, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 1: Requirements for materials,
sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
ISO 11607-2, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 2: Validation requirements for
forming, sealing and assembly processes
ISO 4802-1, Glassware — Hydrolytic resistance of the interior surfaces of glass containers — Part 1:
Determination by titration method and classification
ISO 4802-2, Glassware — Hydrolytic resistance of the interior surfaces of glass containers — Part 2:
Determination by flame spectrometry and classification
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
base foil
packaging component for protection of the pallet load from contamination
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3.2
bottle
vial
container made of a suitable material, which is intended for packaging, storage and application of liquid
medicinal products
EXAMPLE Tubular glass, moulded glass or plastic.
3.3
brimful capacity
volume of water required to fill a container, placed on a flat, horizontal surface
[SOURCE: ISO 4802-1:2016, 3.3]
3.4
chemical indicator
test system that reveals change in one or more pre-defined process variables based on a chemical
change resulting from exposure to a process
[SOURCE: ISO 11139:2018, 3.43, modified — "pre-specified" was replaced with "pre-defined", "or
physical" was deleted.]
3.5
customer
business entity that purchases bottles for metering pumps and conducts further processing or filling as
appropriate
[SOURCE: ISO 21882:2019, 3.1 modified — “sterilized ready for filling vials” was replaced with “bottles
for metering pumps”.]
3.6
dip-tube
conduit, part of the metering pump, which delivers the product from the vial to the metering mechanism
3.7
foil bag
gas permeable or non-permeable bag
Note 1 to entry: Foil bags can be used as sterile barrier system (3.16) or as protective packaging (3.13), depending
on final usage.
3.8
label
written, printed or graphic information appearing on the item itself, on the packaging of each item or
on the packaging of multiple items
[SOURCE: IMDRF/GRRP WG/N52: 2019, 3.17, modified – replaced "unit" and "devices" with "item".]
3.9
manufacturer
business entity that manufactures or is otherwise responsible for the manufacturing of the bottles
ready to be filled by the customer (3.5)
[SOURCE: ISO 21882:2019, 3.4, modified — “performs” was replaced with “manufactures”, “vials” was
replaced with “bottles”.]
3.10
metering pump
device actuated by the user to deliver a specific dose of liquid
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3.11
packaging system
combination of a sterile barrier system and protective packaging
[SOURCE: ISO 11139:2018, 3.192]
3.12
pallet
construction for transportation and storage of goods
3.13
protective packaging
configuration of materials designed to prevent damage to the sterile barrier system and its contents
from the time of their assembly until the point of use
[SOURCE: ISO 11139:2018, 3.219]
3.14
sealing ring
bottle feature on top of the flange to support tightness
3.15
snap-on bottle
container with press-fit for metering pumps
3.16
sterile barrier system
SBS
minimum package that minimizes the risk of ingress of microorganisms and allows aseptic presentation
of the sterile contents at the point of use
[SOURCE: ISO 11139:2018, 3.272]
3.17
transport cover
outside packaging layer protecting against environmental hazards and keeping the package units in
place
4 Symbols
t bottom concavity
d outer diameter body
1
d outer diameter neck
2
h total length
1
h length cylindrical part of the body
2
h inner depth
3
r shoulder radius
1
r bottom radius
2
s wall thickness body
1
s wall thickness bottom
2
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