Supplied by CleanCut
Coated medical-grade paper
Heat-seal coated medical-grade paper with grid, allover, or pattern coatings for a clean peel with minimal fiber tear.
- Format
- Rollstock
- Size / gauge
- Quoted to your spec
- Sterilization
- EtO
Rollstock
Medical-grade sterilization paper
We supply medical-grade sterilization paper. It is 100% cellulose and free of optical brighteners, acts as a microbial barrier once sealed, and heat-seals to the sealant layer of films such as PET/PE. Grades are available for steam, and others are optimized for EtO and gamma. Sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe.
Supplied by CleanCutSourced from qualified manufacturers
Key specifications
Specifications
Medical paper specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Medical paper, 100% celluloseMade for medical packaging. ISO 11607-1 material statement and EN 868 declaration from the maker on request. |
| Grades | Steam grades, and grades optimized for EtO and gamma |
| Properties | Microbial barrier once sealed; heat-seals to the sealant layer of films such as PET/PE; free of optical brightenersMicrobial barrier and seal data: manufacturer data available on request, with test methods such as ASTM F1608 or ASTM F2638. |
| Format | Rollstock |
| Sterilization | EtO; gamma and steam depending on gradeE-beam: not yet confirmed. Radiation can reduce paper strength, and grades optimized for gamma are available, so ask us before you plan e-beam. |
Need a value that isn't listed? Ask us and we'll confirm it for your application.
What it's for
What it does in your package
Medical paper is the porous side of many pouches and lids. It lets sterilant reach the device, then acts as a barrier to bacteria once the package is sealed.
Each grade is tuned to a sterilization method. Choose a steam grade for steam processes, or a grade optimized for EtO or gamma. Tell us your process and we will match the grade.
The paper is 100% cellulose and free of optical brighteners. It gives reliable heat-seal strength when sealed to film, which makes it a practical, economical porous web for pouch-making lines.
Typical applications include
- Pouch and bag making
- Form-fill-seal webs
- Steam-sterilized packages
- EtO- and gamma-sterilized packages
Options
Options and customization
Sterilization grade
Grades for steam, and grades optimized for EtO and gamma.Custom sizes
Available in custom sizes to suit your line. Quoted per project.Printing
Printed paper is available. Quoted per project.
Sterilization
Sterilization compatibility
| Product | EtO | Gamma | E-beam | Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollstock | ||||
| Medical paper | Compatible | Depends on grade or configuration1 | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Depends on grade or configuration2 |
Legend
- Compatible
- Depends on grade or configuration
- Not recommended
- Not yet confirmed: ask us
- 1Grades optimized for gamma are available.
- 2Steam grades are available.
Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Ordering
How ordering works
- Supplied per project and quoted to your grade and size.
- Consolidate it on one purchase order with your die-cut parts.
- Typical lead time: 3–4 weeks for standard items, 6–8 weeks for custom size or print.
- Any manufacturer minimum is shown on the quote.
- 01
Tell us the spec
Share the format, size, grade or film, and how you seal and sterilize. If the material is already validated, send the spec or part number and we'll quote exactly that, or tell you plainly that we can't.
- 02
Samples and quote
Ask us about samples. We quote per project.
- 03
One PO, one contact
Order it alongside your die-cut lids and cards. We receive and check it in Kensington and ship it with your other parts, and CleanCut handles any delivery or quality issue.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the paper made from?
Medical-grade sterilization paper is 100% cellulose and free of optical brighteners.
Custom widths and roll sizes are available. Give us your web width and core size on the quote form.
Which sterilization methods can I use?
The paper is compatible with EtO. Steam grades are available, and grades optimized for gamma are available too. E-beam is not yet confirmed, so ask us. Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
What is uncoated medical paper used for?
It is the porous side of paper and film pouches and reels. It acts as a microbial barrier and heat-seals to the sealant layer of a laminated film such as PET/PE. If you need to seal paper to a tray or blister, look at coated medical paper instead.
Does the paper meet EN 868?
Uncoated paper for sterile barrier systems is covered by EN 868-3 and EN 868-6. Adhesive-coated paper is covered by EN 868-7. We do not claim compliance on anyone's behalf. The manufacturer's EN 868 declarations are available on request. Manufacturer certificates are available on request. Each lot ships with our certificate of conformance, which records the manufacturer's lot number. Ask us which other documents your specification needs, and we will tell you what we can provide.
Who makes the paper, and can I get samples?
The paper is sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe and supplied by CleanCut. Request samples on the quote form. Tell us your sterilization method and what you are sealing it to.
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- Format
- Pre-made eaches
- Build
- Medical paper with PET/PE film
- Sterilization
- EtO, gamma (by grade), steam (by grade)
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Cold-seal paper
Paper with a cohesive cold-seal coating that seals without heat. Suited to gloves, dressings, and syringes.
- Format
- Rollstock
- Size / gauge
- Quoted to your spec
- Sterilization
Start a project
Have a spec or a CAD file? Send it over.
Yours or your customer's, or a sketch if there's no spec yet. We'll reply within one business day with questions, then a quote and a sample plan.