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We supply medical-grade sterilization paper in 60 and 70 gsm (37 and 43 lb). It is 100% cellulose and free of optical brighteners, acts as a microbial barrier once sealed, and heat-seals to the sealant layer of films such as PET/PE. Grades are available for steam, and others are optimized for EtO and gamma. Sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe.
Key specifications
Medical paper specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Medical paper, 100% celluloseMade for medical packaging. ISO 11607-1 material statement and EN 868 declaration from the maker on request. |
| Basis weight | 37 and 43 lb (per 3,000 sq ft ream) (60 and 70 gsm) |
| Grades | Steam grades, and grades optimized for EtO and gamma |
| Properties | Microbial barrier once sealed; heat-seals to the sealant layer of films such as PET/PE; free of optical brightenersMicrobial barrier and seal data: manufacturer data available on request, with test methods such as ASTM F1608 or ASTM F2638. |
| Format | Rollstock |
| Sterilization | EtO; gamma and steam depending on gradeE-beam: not yet confirmed. Radiation can reduce paper strength, and grades optimized for gamma are available, so ask us before you plan e-beam. |
Need a value that isn't listed? Ask us and we'll confirm it for your application.
What it's for
Medical paper is the porous side of many pouches and lids. It lets sterilant reach the device, then acts as a barrier to bacteria once the package is sealed.
Each grade is tuned to a sterilization method. Choose a steam grade for steam processes, or a grade optimized for EtO or gamma. Tell us your process and we will match the grade.
The paper is 100% cellulose and free of optical brighteners. It gives reliable heat-seal strength when sealed to film, which makes it a practical, economical porous web for pouch-making lines.
Typical applications include
Options
Sterilization
| Product | EtO | Gamma | E-beam | Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollstock | ||||
| Medical paper | Compatible | Depends on grade or configuration1 | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Depends on grade or configuration2 |
Legend
Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Ordering
Share the format, size, weight or film, and how you seal and sterilize. If the material is already validated, send the spec or part number and we'll quote exactly that, or tell you plainly that we can't.
We source samples from qualified manufacturers and quote per project.
Order it alongside your die-cut lids and cards. We receive and check it in Kensington and ship it with your other parts, and CleanCut handles any delivery or quality issue.
FAQ
Medical-grade sterilization paper:
Custom widths and roll sizes are available. Give us your web width and core size on the quote form.
The paper is compatible with EtO. Steam grades are available, and grades optimized for gamma are available too. E-beam is not yet confirmed, so ask us. Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
It is the porous side of paper and film pouches and reels. It acts as a microbial barrier and heat-seals to the sealant layer of a laminated film such as PET/PE. If you need to seal paper to a tray or blister, look at coated medical paper instead.
Uncoated paper for sterile barrier systems is covered by EN 868-3 and EN 868-6. Adhesive-coated paper is covered by EN 868-7. We do not claim compliance on anyone's behalf. The manufacturer's EN 868 declarations are available on request. We confirm each manufacturer's certification (standard, registrar and expiry) in writing as part of your supplier qualification. Each lot ships with our certificate of conformance, which records the manufacturer's lot number. Ask us which other documents your specification needs, and we will tell you what we can provide.
The paper is sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe and supplied by CleanCut. Request samples on the quote form. Tell us the basis weight, your sterilization method and what you are sealing it to.
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Start a project
Yours or your customer's, or a sketch if there's no spec yet. We'll reply within one business day with questions, then a quote and a sample plan.