Chemical Indicators
Bowie-Dick Test Pack (ISO 11140-4)
Bowie & Dick Test Pack Chemical Indicator designed for testing air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. 100 % Lead Free.
SKU: BD125X/2
Category: Chemical Indicators
Brand: Chemdye®
Description
Product type
BD125X/2 Chemical Indicator Bowie‑Dick Test Pack
Main application
Detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration in vacuum‑assisted steam sterilizers; validated for cycles of 16.9 min at 121 °C, 4 min at 132 °C, and 3.5 min at 134 °C
Key benefit
Provides clear, reliable color change (yellow → dark brown/black) across the test sheet, ensuring early detection of air removal or steam quality problems
Technology / differentiator
Type 2 chemical indicator (ISO 11140‑1, ISO 11140‑4); equivalent to Bowie‑Dick towel pack performance; compatible with Trazanto® Automatic Quality Control and Traceability System for optional digital readout
Compatibility / usage environment
Designed exclusively for vacuum‑assisted steam sterilization; not suitable for gravity displacement steam cycles, EO, dry heat, or radiation; ideal for healthcare, food, pharmaceutical and medical device industries