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Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, UHMW-PE, plastomer): medical-grade resins

HDPE, LDPE, UHMW-PE and polyolefin plastomer grades, used for tubing, containers, films and wear surfaces.

21 grades from 4 manufacturers. Families included: HDPE, LDPE, Plastomer, UHMW-PE.

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.
Reference only: Compiled from public manufacturer literature for reference only; it may be incomplete or outdated. Before using any grade in a device, verify the current manufacturer data sheet and complete your own testing and regulatory review.

All 21 grades

GradeMakerFamilyUSP VIISO 10993GammaEtOAutoclaveVHPFDA file
Bormed HE2581-PHBorealisHDPEDMF 027656
Bormed HE7541-PHBorealisHDPEDMF 027654
Bormed HE9621-PHBorealisHDPEDMF 029149
Marlex 9012Chevron Phillips ChemicalHDPE✔DMF
Marlex 9018Chevron Phillips ChemicalHDPE✔DMF
Purell PE53003LyondellBasellHDPE✔✔DMF
Purell PE53003ZLyondellBasellHDPE✔✔DMF
Purell PE5307LyondellBasellHDPE✔DMF
Purell PE5618LyondellBasellHDPE✔DMF
Bormed LE6600-PHBorealisLDPEDMF 027587
Bormed LE6607-PHBorealisLDPEDMF 008124/027108
Bormed LE6609-PHBorealisLDPEDMF 017927/028752
Purell 1840HLyondellBasellLDPE✔✔DMF
Purell 3020DLyondellBasellLDPE✔✔DMF
Purell 3220DLyondellBasellLDPE✔✔DMF
Bormed PL8830-PHBorealisPlastomerDMF 033070
GUR 1001CelaneseUHMW-PE✔✔✔no
GUR 1020CelaneseUHMW-PE✔✔✔noDMF, MAF
GUR 1020-ECelaneseUHMW-PE✔✔✔noDMF, MAF
GUR 1050CelaneseUHMW-PE✔✔✔noDMF, MAF
GUR 1050-ECelaneseUHMW-PE✔✔✔noDMF, MAF

Grades by sterilization statement

The same grades, sorted by what the cited source says for each method. Not stated means the source is silent, not that the grade fails.

Gamma

Stated yes (5): GUR 1001 · GUR 1020 · GUR 1020-E · GUR 1050 · GUR 1050-E

Not stated (16): Bormed HE2581-PH · Bormed HE7541-PH · Bormed HE9621-PH · Marlex 9012 · Marlex 9018 · Purell PE53003 · Purell PE53003Z · Purell PE5307 · Purell PE5618 · Bormed LE6600-PH · Bormed LE6607-PH · Bormed LE6609-PH · Purell 1840H · Purell 3020D · Purell 3220D · Bormed PL8830-PH

EtO

Stated yes (12): Purell PE53003 · Purell PE53003Z · Purell PE5307 · Purell PE5618 · Purell 1840H · Purell 3020D · Purell 3220D · GUR 1001 · GUR 1020 · GUR 1020-E · GUR 1050 · GUR 1050-E

Not stated (9): Bormed HE2581-PH · Bormed HE7541-PH · Bormed HE9621-PH · Marlex 9012 · Marlex 9018 · Bormed LE6600-PH · Bormed LE6607-PH · Bormed LE6609-PH · Bormed PL8830-PH

Steam / autoclave

Stated no (5): GUR 1001 · GUR 1020 · GUR 1020-E · GUR 1050 · GUR 1050-E

Not stated (16): Bormed HE2581-PH · Bormed HE7541-PH · Bormed HE9621-PH · Marlex 9012 · Marlex 9018 · Purell PE53003 · Purell PE53003Z · Purell PE5307 · Purell PE5618 · Bormed LE6600-PH · Bormed LE6607-PH · Bormed LE6609-PH · Purell 1840H · Purell 3020D · Purell 3220D · Bormed PL8830-PH

VHP

Not stated (21): Bormed HE2581-PH · Bormed HE7541-PH · Bormed HE9621-PH · Marlex 9012 · Marlex 9018 · Purell PE53003 · Purell PE53003Z · Purell PE5307 · Purell PE5618 · Bormed LE6600-PH · Bormed LE6607-PH · Bormed LE6609-PH · Purell 1840H · Purell 3020D · Purell 3220D · Bormed PL8830-PH · GUR 1001 · GUR 1020 · GUR 1020-E · GUR 1050 · GUR 1050-E

Grade data last checked 2026-10-16. Membership uses the same polymer grouping as the tables in MedResin's guides. About the data · Suggest a correction

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