Steam Indicator Strip

LA811

Recommended as monitoring aid for steam sterilization process.

Application:
1. Steam indicator strips can be used in hospitals, clinical laboratories, microbiological
laboratories, Biotechnology laboratories, molecular laboratories or wherever steam
sterilization is desired.
2. These strips are useful for steam sterilization at 251F (121C) or 273F (134C).

Principle:

Steam indicator strip is a class 4 chemical indicator strip which provides distinct color
change when exposed to steam sterilization process.
Square mark on the strip changes during exposure to steam sterilization. The correct end
point is indicated when the square mark on the strip is equal or darker in colour than
reference arrow. Such rapid change can be easily visualized.

Dimensions: 112 x 20mm strips

Direction for use :

1. Place an indicator strip into each pack of material to be sterilized.
2 Sterilize the material for the desired time and temperature.
3. After completing the process, examine the square mark on the strip.

Indication of proper sterilization: Acceptable if indicating square is equal or darker in

colour than reference arrow.

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