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Title The effect of sterilization methods on plastics and elastomers
Published Morris, N.Y. : Plastics Design Library, ©1994

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Description 1 online resource (v, 470 pages) : illustrations
Series PDL handbook series
PDL handbook series.
Summary This handbook presents a compilation that illustrates how sterilization methods, and their assistant media, affect the properties and characteristics 69 different plastics and elastomers. The four commonly used methods of sterilization are Ethylene Oxide, Irradiation, Steam and Dry Heat. The data provided ranges from a general overview of the compatibility of various plastics and elastomers to sterilization methods to detailed discussions and test results. Additional data is presented that includes the resistance of plastics and elastomers, chemicals used in sterilization, and other fluids of medical significance. Information for each test is provided, as well as information for many sterilization methods and material combinations. Data appear in textual, tabular, and graphical forms. Tables and graphs provide detailed test results
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes Print version record
Subject Polymers in medicine -- Tables
Polymers -- Chemical resistance -- Tables
Elastomers -- Chemical resistance -- Tables
Radiation sterilization -- Tables
Medical supplies -- Sterilization -- Tables
Medical instruments and apparatus -- Sterilization -- Tables
Biomedical materials -- Testing -- Tables
Biomedical materials -- Effect of radiation on -- Tables
Biomedical materials -- Testing
Elastomers -- Chemical resistance
Medical instruments and apparatus -- Sterilization
Medical supplies -- Sterilization
Polymers -- Chemical resistance
Polymers in medicine
Radiation sterilization
Genre/Form tables (documents)
Tables (Data)
Tables
Tables (Data)
Tables (Données)
Form Electronic book
Author Plastics Design Library.
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