Chemical Indicators
IT26-C Extender Chemical Integrator for Steam
IT26-C Extender - Moving front Chemical Integrator to monitor Steam sterilization processes between 118°C and 138°C.
SKU: IT26-C Extender
Category: Chemical Indicators
Brand: Integron®
Description
Product type
IT26‑C Extender Integron® Moving‑Front Chemical Integrator for steam sterilization
Main application
Independent monitoring of steam sterilization cycles; verifies exposure to critical parameters (time, temperature, steam quality) with a clear ACCEPT/REJECT readout; extender design facilitates easy retrieval from pouches or packs
Key benefit
Provides progressive migration of a dark bar along a paper wick, visually confirming whether sterilization conditions have been met; extender improves usability in routine workflows
Technology / differentiator
- Type 5 integrating indicator (ISO 11140‑1)
- Calibrated against kill time of 10⁶ Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores in BIER resistometer (conditions: saturated steam at 121 °C, 128 °C, 135 °C)
- Paper wick + steam/temperature‑sensitive chemical pellet in laminated paper/film/foil construction
- Migration visible through ACCEPT/REJECT zones for straightforward decision‑making
- Extender length (202 mm) designed for easy removal from packs
Compatibility / usage environment
Validated for gravity displacement cycles (121 °C/30 min, 132 °C/15–25 min, 135 °C/10 min) and dynamic air removal cycles (132 °C/4 min, 135 °C/3 min); not suitable for EO, dry heat, or other sterilization methods; ideal for healthcare, food, pharmaceutical and medical device industries