Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Chemical Indicator: Bioquell HPV-CI

Bioquell HPV-CI is a simple visual indicator of the effectiveness of a Bioquell hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) bio-decontamination cycle. It has been developed to complement standard biological indicators. Each pack of Bioquell HPV-CI contains indicator cards with a series of symbols that change color when exposed to Bioquell HPV. These symbols use a color-changing chemical dye specifically designed for Bioquell’s HPV bio-decontamination process. When the required bio-decontamination conditions have been met, the indicator symbols change from blue towards white.

During the HPV bio-decontamination cycle, or immediately after completion of the cycle, the color of the indicator symbol can be compared with pre-printed reference colors (shown as halos) on the card. These reference colors provide a visual indication of the progressive (2-log, 4-log, 6-log and >6-log) reduction in bioburden in relation to a biological indicator with a D-value of 1.75 minutes. The change in color helps to provide an instant indication of the efficacy of a Bioquell HPV cycle. This efficacy can be later confirmed following the seven day incubation period of standard biological indicators.

Features:

Each Bioquell HPV-CI card offers a large indicator area allowing easy readout and interpretation. This indicator area changes from blue towards white during a Bioquell HPV bio-decontamination cycle. The color change from blue towards white is obvious and easily identifiable.

Industries:

• Pharmaceutical production
• Life Sciences
• Healthcare
• Defense
• Food Processing

Applications:

• Cycle Development
• Efficacy testing of new equipment
• Part of a program for faster validation
• Re-validation of aseptic workstation and cleanrooms