Autoclave Bags

Fruth autoclave bags are engineered to withstand the rigors of high-temperature, high-pressure steam sterilization. They provide excellent impact and puncture resistance, making them ideal for medical, laboratory, and healthcare environments handling infectious or biohazardous materials.

These bags are commonly used to collect, contain, and dispose of infectious waste prior to final disposal.

Autoclave Bag Highlights

  • Designed for steam sterilization of biohazardous and infectious waste
  • Made from virgin polypropylene for strength and puncture resistance
  • Compatible with gravity steam, high-vacuum steam, ETO gas, and chemical sterilization
  • Meets USP 1211 specifications for autoclaving
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer & distributor
  • Red opaque color for biohazard classification compliance
  • Available with or without temperature-indicator ink
  • Made in the USA
  • Standard and custom sizes available
autoclave bags by Fruth

Autoclave Bags – Applications, Materials & Compliance

Fruth autoclave bags are engineered to safely collect, contain, and dispose of infectious and biohazardous waste prior to sterilization. Manufactured from high-quality virgin polypropylene, these bags offer excellent impact and puncture resistance to withstand high-temperature, high-pressure steam autoclaving.

They are widely used in medical, laboratory, and research environments for sterilizing medical instruments, laboratory materials, and biohazardous waste. Fruth autoclave bags are compatible with gravity steam, high-vacuum steam, ETO gas, and chemical sterilization processes.

All biohazard autoclave bags meet applicable Federal and State regulations and are produced under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Note: For dry heat sterilization applications, Fruth recommends nylon sterilization pouches.

Disposing Waste in Autoclave Bag

Autoclave Bag Features & Product Options

Fruth autoclave bags are available in flat or gusseted styles with gauge thicknesses ranging from 1.5 to 6 mil to meet a wide range of application requirements. Performance specifications include:

  • Impact resistance of 165 grams (ASTM D1709)
  • Tear resistance of 480 grams in both MD and TD (ASTM D1922)
  • Red opaque material to meet biohazard identification standards
  • Optional temperature-indicator ink that changes color when proper autoclaving conditions are met
  • Proprietary inspection process designed to achieve zero failures in the field

Available product configurations include:

  • Resealable autoclave bags
  • Anti-static bags
  • Parts and sample bags
  • Biohazard bags and pouches
  • Specimen bags and pouches
Autoclave Bag

Autoclave Bag Manufacturing Process

At Fruth Custom Packaging, our autoclave bags are produced using a vertically integrated manufacturing process, allowing us to control quality at every stage. The process begins with in-house extrusion of virgin polypropylene on state-of-the-art lines operated under strict quality controls.

This ensures the material meets demanding strength and durability requirements for autoclave use. Following extrusion, the material moves into conversion, where it is precisely cut and formed into bags of various sizes and configurations.

Advanced conversion equipment ensures consistent output while minimizing waste. Each production stage includes rigorous quality inspections to verify impact resistance, puncture resistance, and overall performance under steam sterilization conditions.

Customization is the final step, where we tailor bags to customer requirements — including resealable closures, anti-static properties, and custom printing for identification or compliance.

As a vertically integrated manufacturer, Fruth delivers unmatched flexibility, quality control, and reliability — helping customers save time, reduce risk, and gain peace of mind.