BD125X/2 – Bowie-Dick Test Pack (ISO 11140-4)

BD125X/2 / Bowie & Dick Test Pack Chemical Indicator designed for testing air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. 100 % Lead Free.

Bowie-Dick test pack detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration in vacuum-assisted Steam sterilizers. Cycles of 16.9 min at 121 ยฐC, 4 minutes at 132 ยฐC and 3.5 minutes at 134 ยฐC.

Brand Chemdye
Process Steam
Packaging 20
Initial Color Yellow
Final Color Black, Dark Brown
Indicator Type Type 2 Chemical Indicator
Regulations ISO 11140-1, ISO 11140-4
Field of activity Dental, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical

Characteristics

Type 2 Chemical Indicator.

Initial Color: yellow.

Final Color: dark brown/black (should change homogeneously in the

whole sheet).

Size: 16 mm x 125 mm x 125 mm (approximate).

Assembly: permeable barriers โ€“ 1 silicone paper โ€“ 1 test sheet โ€“ permeable barriers. Wrapped with crepe paper.

Instructions for use

1. Place the Bowie-Dick Test Pack horizontally with its label facing up in an empty vacuum-assisted sterilizer chamber, in the bottom/front of the sterilizer rack, and over the drain.

2. Run the cycle for no longer than 3.5 min. at 134 ยฐC / 4 min. at 132 ยฐC / 16.9 min. at 121 ยฐC.