Sterilization and Disinfection Methods for CPC™ Products
| Disinfectants | Ethylene Oxide | Autoclave | E-Beam Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | Dry Heat |
| Formalin | Isopropyl Alcohol | Ethyl Alcohol | | | 5 Megarads | 5 Megarads | 250°F |
| Metals | | | | | | | | |
| 302 SS | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 316 SS | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Polymers | | | | | | | | |
| ABS | N | N/A | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N |
| Acetal | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| LDPE | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N |
| Nylon | Y | N | N | Y | N | N | N | N |
| Polycarbonate | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Polypropylene | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N |
| Elastomers | | | | | | | | |
| Nitrile/Buna-N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Silicone | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| EPR/EPDM | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| FKM/Viton™ | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y |
Y = excellent, recommended material for this sterilization method
N = No, not recommended
N/A = Not Applicable
Sterilization Methods
- Disinfectants: 70°F (20°C), formalin, ethyl alcohol, etc. Sterilize coupled or uncoupled.
- Ethylene Oxide, EtO: Four hours, 100% EtO @ 110°F (43°C), up to five repetitions, coupled or uncoupled.
- Autoclavable: 250°F (121°C), 30 min. max., up to 10 repetitions. Sterilize uncoupled only. Contact CPC™ for specific material autoclaving capabilities
- Electron Beam: Maximum cumulative exposure of 50 kilograys. Sterilize coupled or uncoupled.
- Gamma: Maximum cumulative exposure of 50 kilograys. Sterilize coupled or uncoupled.
- Dry Heat: 250°F (121°C), 12 hours, no pressure. Sterilize uncoupled only.
Title: Can the CPC™ quick disconnect fittings be sterilized?
Description: Sterilization and Disinfection Methods for CPC™ Products
Published: 8/28/2009
Last Edited: 1/18/2023
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