Gamma-stable (radiation-resistant) medical polypropylene grades

Polypropylene generally needs radiation stabilization for gamma sterilization; Formerra's healthcare linecard notes PP for gamma/e-beam "must be stabilized". These PP grades are listed by their suppliers as gamma- or radiation-sterilizable.

Data comes from public supplier literature (cited on each grade page). A blank cell means not stated in the source, not "no". Always confirm with the supplier's current documentation before use.

14 matching grades in MedResin

Grade	Maker	Family	USP VI	Gamma	EtO	Autoclave	FDA file
23R2A	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔
13R9A	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔
11R12A	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔
P5M6K-080	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔
P9M7R-056	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔
Purell PF511	LyondellBasell	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔	DMF
Purell PF531	LyondellBasell	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔	DMF
3740WR	TotalEnergies	PP		✔
3847MR	TotalEnergies	PP	✔	✔
3944MR	TotalEnergies	PP		✔
23R2B	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔
12G50M	INVISTA	PP	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bormed HD810MO	Borealis	PP		✔			DMF 009040
Bormed RF830MO	Borealis	PP		✔			DMF 031609

Sources: Formerra healthcare linecard · LyondellBasell Purell brochure

Common questions

Can standard polypropylene be gamma sterilized?

Unstabilized PP is known to be sensitive to radiation; Formerra notes PP for gamma/e-beam must be stabilized. Choose a grade the supplier lists as radiation-resistant.

How many PP grades list gamma compatibility?

14 PP grades in MedResin are stated as gamma- or radiation-sterilizable by their suppliers.

Grade data last checked 2026-10-16. Blank cells mean not stated by the source. About the data