Excelsior Radiation Chemical Indicators

Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) For monitoring Low Dose Radiation (Gamma / E-beam) (CLASS / TYPE 1)

Excelsior Radiation chemical process indicator labels contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals. The indicators are manufactured to monitor whether low-dose radiation conditions were met at the met at the point of application using latex-free pressure sensitive adhesive. The indicators are designed for use with radiation operating as low a 1 kGy.

Process: Radiation (Gamma and E-beam)
Dimensions: 12.7 mm (1/2”) Dot
Packaging: 5,000 Indicators/Roll
Chemical Indicator Initial Colour: Green, Signal Colour: Brown / Violet

Chemical Indicator inks contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals

Excelsior Radiation Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ANSI/AAMI/ ISO 11140-1 “Sterilisation of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General Requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The colour transitions are dose dependent.

Excelsior Radiation CPIs are not intended for use as dosimeters, but rather as throughput process indicators used to monitor exposure to radiation processes. Excelsior Radiation CPIs are intended for use in gamma or e-beam radiation sterilisation processes. Excelsior Radiation CPIs are labelled with 24 months of shelf life and room temperature storage (23 ± 7˚ C). The shelf life is based on the date the indicating ink is applied to the substrate. Product may have a shelf life of less than 24 months at the time of purchase. Moderate heat (up to 35˚ C) will not adversely affect indicators’ performance. Labelled storage conditions should be observed at all times to maintain optimum sensitivity. Avoid contact or storage of indicators near fluorescent lighting and direct sunlight which are forms of radiation.

Exposed indicators are stable and remain the signal colour when stored under labelled conditions. Each roll is individually packaged with a certificate of conformance to ensure the products’ quality and consistency. Excelsior Radiation CPIs are non-odorous and non-hazardous to use. The printed labels are safe to dispose in general waste receptacles. No MSDS required per CFR.1910.1200.

Product Type: Plain 1/2” (12.7mm)
Dose Level: ≥10 kGy
Number of CPIs / Roll: 5,000

Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) For Hand-Held Labelling Systems (METO) For monitoring Radiation (Gamma / E-beam) (CLASS / TYPE 1)

Excelsior Radiation chemical process indicator labels contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals. The indicators are manufactured to monitor whether radiation conditions were met at the point of application, using latex-free pressure sensitive adhesive. The indicators are designed for use with radiation operating as low a 10 kGy, with optimal colour transition at dose levels of 25 kGy.

METO® gun indicators for hand-held labelling systems
Dose level: ≥10 kGy

Physical Properties
Process Radiation (Gamma and E-beam)
Dimensions 25 mm x 12mm (1” x 0.5”) Meto Label
Packaging 1,000 Indicators/Roll
Chemical Indicator Initial Colour: Yellow, Signal Colour: Red Chemical
Indicator inks contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals

Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) For monitoring Radiation (Gamma / E-beam) (CLASS / TYPE 1)

Excelsior Radiation chemical process indicator labels contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals. The indicators are manufactured to monitor whether radiation conditions were met at the met at the point of application using latex-free pressure sensitive adhesive. The indicators are designed for use with radiation operating as low a 10 kGy.

Process Radiation (Gamma and E-beam)
Dimensions 12.7 mm (1/2”)
Dot Label Text “Red is ϒ Exposed”
Packaging 5,000 Indicators/Roll
Chemical Indicator Initial Colour: Yellow, Signal Colour: Red
Chemical Indicator inks contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals

Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) For monitoring E-beam Processes (CLASS / TYPE 1)

Excelsior Radiation chemical process indicator labels contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals. The indicators are manufactured to monitor whether radiation conditions were met at the met at the point of application using latex-free pressure sensitive adhesive. The indicators are designed for use with radiation operating as low a 10 kGy.

Process E-beam
Dimensions 14 mm x 14mm Squares
Packaging 5,000 Indicators/Roll
Chemical Indicator Initial Colour: Yellow, Signal Colour: Red
Chemical Indicator inks contain no lead or other toxic heavy metals

METO® gun indicators for hand-held labelling systems

Dose level: ≥10 kGy

Number of CPIs / Roll: 1,000

Excelsior Radiation Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ANSI/AAMI/ ISO 11140-1 “Sterilisation of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General Requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The colour transitions are dose dependent (see chart to the right). Excelsior Radiation CPIs are not intended for use as dosimeters, but rather as throughput process indicators used to monitor exposure to radiation processes. Excelsior Radiation CPIs are intended for use in gamma or e-beam radiation sterilisation processes.

Excelsior Radiation CPIs are labelled with 24 months of shelf life and room temperature storage (23 ± 7˚ C). The shelf life is based on the date the indicating ink is applied to the substrate. Product may have a shelf life of less than 24 months at the time of purchase. Moderate heat (up to 35˚ C) will not adversely affect indicators’ performance. Labelled storage conditions should be observed at all times to maintain optimum sensitivity. Avoid contact or storage of indicators near fluorescent lighting and direct sunlight which are forms of radiation.

Exposed indicators are stable and remain the signal colour when stored under labelled conditions. Each roll is individually packaged with a certificate of conformance to ensure the products’ quality and consistency. Excelsior Radiation CPIs are non-odorous and non-hazardous to use. The printed labels are safe to dispose in general waste receptacles. No MSDS required per CFR.1910.1200. 

Chemical Indicator Test Strips

Ultra Violet (UV) Strip
Requires minimum Dosage of 50 mJ/cm2
Transitions from Yellow to Red
Transitions from Violet to Green
Box of 250

Excelsior Chemical Process Indicator Strips are suitable for application of various types of sterilisation including steam, dry Heat, Hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide & formaldehyde.

The strip indicator colour demonstrates at a glance whether or not the product has gone through the sterilisation process, making it easy for sterilisation facilities to ensure that products have been exposed correctly to the sterilisation process. Strips transition an initial colour to a different signal colour depending on the process type.