Product type: PCD‑A‑3.5BD Chemdye® Chemical Indicator for steam sterilization
Main application: Monitoring steam sterilization cycles; designed for use in Bowie‑Dick type Process Challenge Devices (PCD) to verify air removal and steam penetration
Key benefit: Provides clear color change (purple → green) to confirm proper sterilization conditions; heterogeneous or incomplete color change indicates air removal or steam penetration failure
Technology / differentiator:
Type 2 chemical indicator (ISO 11140‑1 compliant)
Self‑adhesive strip format for easy handling and documentation
Designed for dynamic‑air‑removal steam sterilizers (pre‑vacuum cycles)
Calibrated for 3.5 min at 134 °C sterilization conditions
Eco‑friendly 100% toxic heavy‑metal free formulation
ANMAT authorized (PM‑1614‑4)
Compatibility / usage environment: Designed exclusively for steam sterilization in pre‑vacuum cycles; not suitable for EO, dry heat, or other sterilization methods; ideal for healthcare, food, pharmaceutical and medical device industries