Autoclave Indicator Tape 3/4" x 50m Steam Sterilization 601052 - Color Change Verification

Autoclave indicator tape provides essential visual confirmation that laboratory equipment has completed the steam sterilization cycle. This Globe Scientific 601052 tape features color-changing stripes that turn from light to dark brown or black after proper heat exposure. Perfect for sealing autoclave bags and pouches while verifying sterilization.

Autoclave Indicator Tape 601052 - Product Features

The 3/4-inch wide tape measures 50 meters (165 feet) per roll for extended use. The pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds securely to paper, cloth, glass, metal, and plastic surfaces. After sterilization, the tape removes cleanly without leaving sticky residue behind.

How Steam Indicator Tape Works

The diagonal indicator stripes change color after exposure to steam heat at 121°C (250°F). This visual change typically occurs within 10-15 minutes under standard autoclave conditions. The color transformation provides immediate verification that items passed through a sterilization cycle.

Product Specifications

• Item Number: 601052
• Width: 0.75 inches (19mm)
• Length: 50 meters (165 feet / 2000 inches) per roll
• Pack Size: Roll of 1
• Material: Polyethylene backing
• Indicator Type: Steam sterilization
• Temperature Range: 121°C to 141°C (250°F to 285°F)
• Manufacturer: Globe Scientific

Laboratory Applications

This autoclave indicator tape serves research laboratories, clinical settings, dental offices, veterinary clinics, and educational institutions. Use it to seal sterilization pouches, wrap instrument trays, and mark items for autoclave processing. The tape can be written on with pen, pencil, or permanent marker for batch identification.

Color Change Verification Benefits

Visual differentiation between processed and unprocessed items prevents costly sterilization errors. The distinct color change eliminates guesswork and supports laboratory quality control protocols. This simple verification step protects both equipment integrity and patient safety.