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2. After steam sterilization, let the instrument gradually
cool down to room temperature. Sudden changes in
temperature may damage the instrument.
Autoclavable products have a green
reference label. Products that do not
have green reference labels are not
autoclavable.
Table 5.1 Recommended steam sterilization
(autoclaving) conditions
Temperature Exposure Time
Prevacuum
132 to 134
°C
(270 to 274
°F)
5 minutes