Investigation of gamma radiation effects on the urine and drainage bags manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films

This study aims to provide more information about the gamma radiation effects on the PVC films used for the production of urine and drainage bags (medical products). The PVC films were irradiated by gamma radiation using different doses namely, 20, 40, 60, 80, 80, 100, 120, and 140 kGy. The gamma radiation effects on the unirradiated and irradiated PVC films were examined using FTIR, XRD, TGA, DSC, SEM, EDX, and mechanical properties. In conclusion, the results showed that the physicochemical properties of PVC films were affected by the standard gamma radiation dose of sterilization (20 kGy).