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. 2021 Jun 3;19(5):3597–3608. doi: 10.1007/s10311-021-01256-1

Table 3.

Types of materials used at each level of vaccine packaging

Components of vaccine packaging Materials
Primary packaging (Vial) Clear glass type-I, cyclic olefin polymer with nanolayer glass, coated aluminum silicate valor glass
Closure Rubber stopper and crimped aluminum seal
Labeling and leaflet Paper
Secondary packaging Fiberboard box, plastic trays with vial trays
Tertiary packaging Corrugated fiberboard box, thermally insulated plastic containers