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Styrenics (ABS, ASA, MABS, MBS, SAN, SBC, SMMA, S-TPE): catheter and tubing families

The Styrenics (ABS, ASA, MABS, MBS, SAN, SBC, SMMA, S-TPE) grades in the families used for catheters and tubing: S-TPE. ABS, ASA, MABS, MBS, SAN, SBC, SMMA are left out here; see all Styrenics (ABS, ASA, MABS, MBS, SAN, SBC, SMMA, S-TPE) grades. This is the subset counted in the EtO tubing guide.

2 grades from 1 manufacturer. Families included: S-TPE.

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Reference only: Compiled from public manufacturer literature for reference only; it may be incomplete or outdated.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 2 grades

GradeMakerFamilyUSP VIISO 10993GammaEtOAutoclaveVHPFDA file
Styroflex 2G66INEOS StyrolutionS-TPE✔✔✔✔DMF
Styroflex 4G80INEOS StyrolutionS-TPE✔✔✔✔DMF

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 (2): Styroflex 2G66 · Styroflex 4G80

EtO

Stated yes (2): Styroflex 2G66 · Styroflex 4G80

Steam / autoclave

Not stated (2): Styroflex 2G66 · Styroflex 4G80

VHP

Not stated (2): Styroflex 2G66 · Styroflex 4G80

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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