| Factor | Sterilization By | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Moist Heat | Ethylene Oxide | Gamma Radiation | |
| Degree of Penetration | Limited | Limited | High |
| Temperature | Affects Process | Affects Process | Does not Affect process |
| Time | Affects Process | Affects Process | Affects Process |
| Pressure | Affects Process | Affects Process | Does not Affect process |
| Vacuum | Affects Process | Affects Process | Does not Affect process |
| Humidity | Does not Affect process | Affects Process | Does not Affect process |
| Drying / Degassing after sterilization | Affects Process | Affects Process | Does not Affect process |
| Residual toxicity | Nil | Yes | Nil |