Inventors:
Ronald MacNeill - Kingston NH, US
Tuna Sava - Newburyport MA, US
Karen Drucker - Danville NH, US
Assignee:
UFP TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Georgetown MA
International Classification:
B65D 59/06
Abstract:
A sanitary cap for a sanitary end is provided. The sanitary cap includes a base which defines a central axis and has a peripheral edge. A flange extends from the peripheral edge along the central axis and a lip spaced from the base extends from the flange inwardly toward the central axis. The sanitary cap may include a crosslinked polyethylene foam or a breathable insert. A system including a sanitary hose and the sanitary cap is also provided. The sanitary hose includes a sanitary end. The sanitary cap is removably disposed on the sanitary end. The crosslinked polyethylene foam of the sanitary cap of the system is formed in the presence of nitrogen as a physical blowing agent, has a density of from 1 to 20 lb/ftwhen tested in accordance with BS ISO 7214 1998 Skin/Skin, and is a Class VI foam as defined by the United States Pharmacopeia.