Introduction

DEFINITIONS:
• As per IS 7019:1998 Caps and Closures are defined as A cover for
the open mouth of a container.
• A closure can also be defined, as an access-and-seal device that
attaches to glass, plastic, and metal containers. These include
tubes, vials, bottles, cans, jars, tumblers, jugs, pails, and drums.
• A device, which seals the container to exclude oxygen, carbon
dioxide, moisture and prevent loss of volatile substances, prevents
the leakage during transportation, prevents deterioration of the
product from the effect of environment and microorganisms.

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FUNCTIONS:
• To provide protective containment through a positive seal,
• To provide access and reseal ability according to varying
requirements of convenience and control,
• Product compatibility,
• Pressure resistance,
• To provide tamper evidence and,
• To provide a vehicle for visual, audible, and tactile
communications.

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 Classification Of Closures
Closures

Thread Friction Specialty

engagement engagement closures

Continuous Dispensing
Crown closure
threaded cap closures

Discontinuous Control
Snap fit
threaded cap closures

Press on Special purpose

Lug caps
vacuum caps closures

Roll on cap

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 Classification Of Closures

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 Classification of Closure Materials
POLYPROPYLENE

LDPE
THERMOPLASTIC
HDPE

PLASTIC POLYSTYRENE

PHENOL
METAL
FORMALDEHYDE
THERMOSET
UREA
MATERIALS GLASS
FORMALDEHDE

RUBBER

WOOD

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