sterin™ insect irradiation indicators

chemistry: radiochromic film

Sterin™ insect irradiation indicators are for use with the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). Sterin™ indicators provide positive visual verification that insects have been irradiated to the specified minimum dosage. Ashland possesses more than a quarter century of expertise in irradiation indicators.

When attached to containers containing insects, Sterin™ irradiation indicators display whether the insects have been irradiated. Before the insects and its attached indicator are irradiated, the indicator reads “NOT IRRADIATED.” After the insects and its attached indicator are irradiated, the word “NOT” is obscured, and the indicator reads “IRRADIATED.”

benefits

adhesion to the inside of the container
easy to use peel, stick, irradiate, and read
reduction of operator error through positive visual verification of irradiation
enhanced quality assurance
meet cGMP requirements

Sterin™ indicators are available for doses of 70 Gy, 100 Gy, 125 Gy, and 145 Gy. Contact us for other doses.

*Sterin™ irradiation indicators solely indicate that irradiation at the specified minimum dosage has occurred. They should not be used as dosimeters to measure the dose delivered by the irradiator.