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Chemical indicator sheets and packaging bags for sterilization made with the use of the same

US6267242A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 1999
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/206664
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides a sheet which has a chemical indicator, in particular, a composition layer for use as an indicator in hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization, and further provides a packaging bag for said sterilization with use of such an indicator. Said composition layer comprises both a dye which can change color when contacted with hydrogen peroxide vapor or plasma derived from hydrogen peroxide, and a certain organic amine compound.

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