What is gamma irradiation?

Gamma irradiation uses Cobalt 60 radiation to kill a wide range of microorganisms that can occur on a variety of materials and products. The decay of Cobalt 60 produces high energy photons that are directed at your product or material to decontaminate it. What makes gamma irradiation such a valuable method of sterilization is its ability to penetrate dense materials and their packaging. This method allows finished products in their final packaging to be sterilized safely and effectively.

Which industries use gamma irradiation?

The gamma irradiation process can treat a wide variety of products composed of many different types of materials, regardless of their shapes, orientations, or densities. This ability makes this method of sterilization ideal for nearly any product that requires decontamination, including:

• Syringes
• Surgical gloves
• Implants and Catheters
• Medical devices
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biological products
• Cosmetics and toiletries
• Horticultural supplies
• Animal retail products

Gamma irradiation packaging materials

Sharp designs bags specifically for products that require Gamma irradiation. They are engineered to allow the radiation to pass through them, as well as to work with most commercial gamma irradiators. Additionally, like all of our poly bags, Sharp Gamma Patient bags can be integrated seamlessly with our bagging machines, which scan, pack, seal, and print labels directly onto them, speeding up the entire process, from packaging to sorting and shipping.

Available Gauges: 3.0 mil.

Special Features

• Transverse tear for easy opening with no perforations required
• Provides fast turnaround, ease of penetration of packaging and product
• Microbial reduction on consumer products

Technical Specifications:

• Press Printing: Yes
• Imprinting: Yes
• Configuration: EZ® Bag