Materials that can be sterilized using dry heat

Table III. Materials that can be sterilized using dry heat.

Material	Maximum Temperature
Acetal (polyoxymethylene)	Up to 121°C
Aluminum	Up to 190°C
Celluose acetate (nonload)	Up to 120°C
Glass	>190°C
Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer	Up to 150°C
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene	Up to 150°C
Fluorinated ethylene propylene	Up to 170°C
High-density polyethylene	Up to 120°C
Metal	Up to 190°C^a
Muslin	Up to 160°C
Nylon (polyamide, heat-stabilized grades)	Up to 266°F
Nylon	>120°C
Paper	Up to 134°C^b
Perfluoroalkoxy	Up to 170°C
Petrolatum gauze	Up to 160°C
Polycarbonate	Up to 170°C
Polyetherimide	Up to 134°C
Polyetherketone	Up to 482°F
Polyethylene terephthalate copolymer	Up to 134°C
Polymethyl pentene	Up to 170°C
Polypropylene	Up to 135°C no stacking
Polyphenyl oxide	100°–148°C
Polypropylene copolymer	Up to 120°C
Polysulfone	Up to 160°C
Polytetrafluoroethylene	Up to 170°C
Polyurethane (aromatic)	Varies depending on grade and load
Polyvinyl chloride	Up to 120°C (flexible, nonload, varies)
Polyvinylidene fluoride	Up to 125°C
Silicone	Up to 200°C
Zinc peroxide	Up to 140°C
Note: These materials should be evaluated before applying dry heat, because some materials may not be heat stabilized or designed properly to withstand higher temperatures. a Metal temper may occur above 160° or 190°C. b Temperature varies depending upon paper type.

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