All sterilisation methods

Individual products in the Flexpeel range meet the specific requirements of steam, gas (ETO) and/or irradiation sterilisation methods. All these products allow the penetration of a sterilisation medium whilst maintaining optimal bacterial barrier and mechanical resistance properties until usage.

Steam sterilisation uses steam heated to 121–134 °C. The sterile barrier system contains at least one porous web, which enables steam to penetrate the sterile barrier system and to subsequently be evacuated again. A selection of Flexpeel® Paper materials is suitable for steam sterilisation.

Gas sterilisation uses a chemical agent (i.e. ethylene oxide, ETO) and can be used for products sensitive to high temperature. The sterilisation temperature ranges from 30 to 60°C. Again, the method requires at least one porous web such as certain Flexpeel® Paper materials.

Irradiation (gamma or E-beam) sterilisation can be used on both porous and impermeable sterile barrier systems. A compatible material is required to prevent changes in the physical properties of the sterile barrier system. A range of Flexpeel® Paper, Flexpeel® Form, Flexpeel® Alu and Flexpeel® Film are well suited for radiation sterilisation.