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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 18, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 31, 2001
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Medical Kabushiki Kaisha