Chemical Indicators
Bowie-Dick Test Card (ISO 11140-5)
Bowie-Dick Test Card is used to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers Cycles of 3.5 minutes at 134 °C or 4 minutes at 132 °C. FDA cleared.
SKU: BD8948X1
Category: Chemical Indicators
Brand: Chemdye®
Description
Product type
BD8948X/1 Bowie-Dick Test Card Chemical Indicator
Main application
Bowie-Dick Test Card is used to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers Cycles of 3.5 minutes at 134 °C or 4 minutes at 132 °C.
Key benefit
Used to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers. FDA cleared
Technology / differentiator
Type 2 chemical indicator; Changes from initial purple to final green, showing air removal issues through a heterogeneous color result. 100% lead‑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