Hydrolysis Resistant

Hydrolysis resistant plastics for hot water and steam exposure

Hydrolysis resistant plastic materials are used in hot water, steam, sterilization, and wet operating environments where moisture and elevated temperatures can degrade some polymers over time. PSU, ULTEM™ PEI, PPSU, and PEEK may be considered when hydrolysis resistance, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and service temperature are important.

Hydrolysis resistance is especially important for parts exposed to repeated steam sterilization, hot water cleaning, humidity, or process fluids. Common applications include medical and life sciences equipment, food processing components, fluid handling parts, pump and valve components, sterilization trays, reusable components, and fabricated or machined parts used in wet or high-temperature service environments.

Use this page to compare plastic materials for hydrolysis resistance, then review autoclavable plastics, the chemical resistance chart, plastic properties table, ask a plastics expert, or get a quote to discuss material availability, sizing, documentation, or fabrication needs.

Curbell Plastics can help you:

• Compare hydrolysis resistant plastics for hot water, steam, sterilization, humidity, and wet operating environments.
• Evaluate material options for medical and life sciences equipment, food processing components, fluid handling parts, pump and valve components, sterilization trays, reusable components, and fabricated or machined parts.
• Review moisture exposure, temperature, pressure, chemical exposure, cleaning process, dimensional stability, documentation, and fabrication requirements before selecting a material.