Autoclaving (121°C, 15psi for 20 minutes) Clean and rinse item with distilled water before autoclaving. Certain chemicals which have no appreciable effect on resins at room temperature may cause deterioration at autoclaving temperatures.
ALWAYS COMPLETELY DISENGAGE THREADS BEFORE AUTOCLAVING.
Gas - Ethylene oxide, fomaldehyde.
Dry Heat - 106°C for 120 minutes
Disinfection - Benzalkonium chloride, Formalin, Ethanol, etc.
Radiation - Gamma irradiated at 2.5 Mard with unstabilized plastic.
+ Sterilizing reduced mechanical strength. Do not use PC vessels for vacuum application if they have been autoclaved.