The Effect of Sterilization Methods on Plastics and Elastomers brings together a wide range of essential data on the sterilization of plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data tables in this book enable engineers and scientists to select the right materials, and right sterilization method for a given product or application. . Data has been updated throughout, with expanded information on newer classes of polymer utilized in medical devices and sterile packaging, such as UHMWPE, high temperature plastics (PEEK, PES, PPS, etc.), PBT, PETG, etc. In addition to a range of updates, this edition also renders comparison charts in higher quality and in colour, for increased usability. The book is a unique and essential reference for anybody working with plastic materials which are likely to be exposed to sterilization methods, be that in medical device or packaging development, food packaging, or other applications - providing critical data to help engineers and materials scientists avoid materials failure further down the line.