Autoclavable Biohazard Bag, PP, 3mil, Red, 19 x 24

Tufpak is the original manufacturer of Autoclave Bags to industry. Autoclaving (Steam sterilization) is the most efficient and economical wet thermal disinfection process. Hazardous waste producers in research and clinical laboratories rely on this process to continually meet their obligations to Federal and State regulations. Autoclave Bags differ from everyday use bags because of the temperature resistance they have to maintain, and the strength requirements imposed by Federal Regulations. There are also other non-hazardous applications where Autoclave Bags play an important role to assure that contents have been sterilized. Our Red bags are specifically engineered in design to meet the most difficult regulations enforced worldwide including: Compliant with Federal DOT Regulation 49 CFR 173.197 for HazMat Handling and Markings. They exceed the 480 gram tear test as defined by ASTM D1922 in both length (MD) and width (TD) directions. They also exceed the dart drop test of 165 grams defined by ASTM D 1709 in this federal regulation. Every bag has this information printed on it. Our products physical properties have been re-affirmed  and certified with an  Independent Testing Laboratory. All Biohazard bags have OSHA required markings from Regulation 29 CFR 1910-1030 printed in 4 languages (English, French, German and Spanish). All Biohazard bags Compliant to EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) statute Cradle To Grave requirements 40 CFR 262. All Biohazard bags have a Temperature Indicator Patch that actually spells out “CONTENTS HAVE BEEN AUTOCLAVED” after exposure to wet steam heat and autoclave pressure to visually show bag has been processed. Compliant with California Health and Safety Code 117630 (effective January 1, 2015) Compliant with Florida Dept. Health Code # 64E-16.004-2C.  Registration # PP-2-R1-04 Compliant with CDC Procedural Guidance on the Proper Packaging of Highly Infectious Waste Compliant with EU Hazardous Waste Directive Compliant with World Health Organization (WHO) Directive for Safe Management of Healthcare Waste for autoclaving and or incineration