Solvay's healthcare plastics can be sterilized using conventional sterilization methods, including steam, ethylene oxide gas, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and high-energy gamma radiation, The table below gives a general indication of compatibility with these methods.

Since each application has unique performance and design criteria, it’s important to evaluate a material under conditions that best simulate the function of the component or system in its intended use. This includes cleaning and disinfection followed by sterilization in order to assess their cumulative effect on the material.