Chemical Indicators
Bowie-Dick Test Card (ISO 11140-4)
Bowie & Dick Test Green Card Chemical Indicator for testing air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. 100 % Metals Free.
SKU: BD8948X
Category: Chemical Indicators
Brand: Chemdye®
Description
Product type
BD8948X Chemical Indicator Bowie‑Dick test card
Main application
Monitors air removal efficiency and steam penetration in vacuum‑assisted steam sterilizers (cycles: 3.5 min at 134 °C, 4 min at 132 °C)
Key benefit
Easy‑to‑use card format with clear, homogeneous color change for rapid interpretation and documentation of sterilizer performance
Technology / differentiator
Type 2 chemical indicator; initial color purple → final green; laminated cardboard design with writable back for cycle data; 100% toxic heavy‑metal free formulation
Compatibility / usage environment
Designed for vacuum‑assisted steam sterilizers; not suitable for gravity displacement cycles; ideal for healthcare, food, pharmaceutical and medical device industries