Akron Coating and Adhesives (Akron, OH) offers the ACA60-140, a radiation sterilization process indicator that changes color at 25 kGy of gamma radiation and is suitable for use with the sterilization of medical devices. The labels reveal the extent of radiation exposure to the product, changing from a light color to a much darker color that indicates full exposure. Indicator ink is applied to a specially designed pressure-sensitive label stock that may be die cut, printed, or slit into rolls. Color-fast inks may be printed over the indicating ink so a message such as “EXPOSED” or “NOT EXPOSED” will appear or disappear after exposure. Application occurs by peeling individual labels from rolls, or with a METO gun.

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