Plasma Indicator Tape consists of a non-cellulosic plastic backing material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side and green indicator stripes on the other side. The chemical indicator stripes turn from green to yellow after exposure to vapor hydrogen peroxide in sterilization processes which is a combination of vapor hydrogen peroxide and plasma commonly referred to as gas plasma. This sterilization indicator tape is used to secure wrapped packs that go into sterilizer and verify the packs that have been exposed to Hydrogen Peroxide. Indicator color does not fade when exposed to light.
Integrators
Steam and EO Integrator tape is used to monitor exposure to steam or EO conditions. The Integrators consists of yellow indicator stripes and pressure-sensitive adhesive. When the steam sterilization is complete, the color of the indicator stripes will change from yellow to dark brown or black. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes and a temperature of 121° C/250° F in a gravity cycle. In 6 minutes and at 132° C/270° F gravity and vacuum-assisted cycle is complete. The chemical strips turn from pink to green after they have been exposed to the EO sterilization process.