Polypropylene (PP) and polypropylene copolymer (PPCO) containers can be autoclaved many times. Fluoropolymer products, such as Teflon PFA, FEP, or ETFE, can be autoclaved without problems. However, Polycarbonate (PC) containers can be autoclaved with caution, as they should not be exposed to alkaline detergents or steam additives, and they may withstand only up to 30 – 50 autoclaving cycles.