Sterile - definitions

Sterile means that a product is free from microorganisms

Steril EO
The product is sterilized by EO-gas.
The product is placed in an appropriate packing under conditions where the ambient pressure, the temperature and humidity are controlled. When exposed by the gas all microorganisms are killed. Then all residues are removed. Sterilization with EO-gas can be performed at room temperature.

Steril R
The product is sterilized by radiation.
In its final packing the product either is irradiated with Beta or Gamma beams and all microorganisms are killed. The method is clean and simple. For some types of plastic, the characteristics of these can change or be discolored.

Steril A
The product is considered as being sterile since it during and after leaving the molding process is handled under aseptic conditions in clean rooms.