Nev’s Ink manufactures autoclave tape, (commonly called autoclave indicator tape) which is used to determine that the items have gone through the sterilization process.
Once the taped item has passed through the steam sterilization process, the ink is activated and changes colors. It can adhere directly to the item going through the steam sterilization process and is often used with an autoclave wrap. We offer autoclave indicator tape in two variations: leaded and lead-free.
Leaded autoclave tape is used as a process indicator in steam sterilizers and is very well-suited for clinical and research environments. It features an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive designed to adhere to a variety of wraps so that the pack stays secure during the sterilization cycle. Leaded autoclave tape can also be used in direct contact with substrates. Leaded Autoclave tape also features a chemical indicator to verify that it has gone through the sterilization process. Black diagonal lines appear on the autoclave indicator tape after 10 minutes at 121°C or 2 minutes at 134°C in a steam sterilizer.
Lead-free autoclave tape is very well-suited for the research environment and is more environmentally friendly than its leaded counterpart due to it being lead and latex-free. It features an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive designed to adhere directly to substrates during the sterilization process. After the sterilization process, the indicator tape is designed to be removed easily and cleanly. Nev’s Ink Lead-Free Autoclave tape also features a chemical indicator to verify that it has gone through the sterilization process. The indicator ink in the green stripes will change to black on the tape after 10 minutes at 121°C or 2 minutes at 134°C in a steam sterilizer.
