Surfacine is not affected by standard sterilization processes.

Surfacine treated surfaces remain bioactive and inert after exposure to a variety of sterilization methods:

• Gamma irradiation (2 Mrad)
• E-beam (25 kGrays)
• Ethylene Oxide (EtO) treatment
• Autoclave (wet or dry)
• Chemical treatment (ethanol/water mixture)
• UV