Sustainable Solutions for Exposure Monitoring
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Exposure Monitoring
Know at a glance whether packs have been exposed to the sterilization process with our easy-to-read exposure monitoring products. Our exposure monitoring indicator tapes and labels provide clear evidence that packs have been processed. These process indicators undergo a color change when exposed to sterilant.
For best results, always place a Type 1 Process Indicator on the outside of every pack, wrapped tray, container, or peel pouch, unless the internal chemical indicator is readily visible.
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Interpretation Guides for Steam Indicator Tape
3M™ Comply™ Indicator Tapes 1322 and 1355 are exposure monitors that not only seal packs securely, but also provide at-a-glance visual assurance that the package has been exposed to the steam sterilization process. They are Type 1 Process Indicators (as defined by ISO 11140-1:2014) and their purpose is to differentiate between exposed and unexposed packs.
View the Comply Indicator Tape 1322 Interpretation Chart (PDF, 516.9 KB) or the Comply Indicator Tape 1355 Interpretation Chart. (PDF, 457.4 KB)
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A Sustainable Solution
3M™ Comply™ Indicator Tapes for steam now feature redesigned packaging that uses up to 30% less plastic. Made using a sustainable, solvent-free manufacturing process, the indicator tapes are not made using natural rubber latex and are lead-free.
Choosing lead-free products for your facility makes good sense. By eliminating the need for special hazardous waste disposal, you can simplify your operations, avoid the risk of penalties for non-compliance, and enhance your reputation for good environmental stewardship.
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3M scientists invented pressure-sensitive tapes more than 80 years ago. This 1955 ad boasts that 3M sold more than 300 pressure-sensitive tapes at that time!
We’ve put that history of adhesive know-how to work to create chemical indicator tapes with reliable adhesion and color-change chemical indicator stripes that indicate exposure to steam sterilization, ethylene oxide sterilization, or hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes.
