Lignin is a popular term for white, XNUMX% ecological and low-dusting cellulose wadding, available in pharmacies in two forms: in the form of flakes or rolls. Usually it is used for hygienic purposes, in the form of a pad, after surgery, after childbirth. Apart from gauze and cotton wool, it is one of the most popular hygienic materials used for dressings. Its greatest asset is its enormous absorption capacity.
Lignin – what is it?
Lignin (spruce tree) it is a component of wood that occurs naturally in the form of a black, unpleasant-smelling liquid. Its property is to give wood strength. The process of producing paper from wood, called delignificationis to delete ligniny from the tree and leaving it dry. Lignin it is also the name of a waste product in the making of paper. This product is in the form of soft tissue paper. However, the most famous term ligniny concerns cellulose wadding, which is used for hygiene purposes. This name is incorrect, but it is the most common association that immediately comes to mind “lignin”. It has two uses – it is used as a base and dressing material.
Lignin – application
Lignin (compressed cellulose wadding) is commonly used. It is supplied to hospitals, health centers, dentists and beauty salons. Due to the very high absorbency, it is irreplaceable in draining secretions. In hospitals, it is most often used after surgical procedures. As a foundation, it is also irreplaceable during the puerperium. At this time, when hemorrhages are abundant and the woman is exposed to infections and infections, regular sanitary napkins are not recommended. Better to use air-permeable underlays. Lignin absorbs very well, so it will probably be more effective than regular pads.
Lignin it is also an excellent dressing material, suitable for dressing wounds – of course after disinfecting them. Usually used as an undercoat lignin in flaps, and for wound dressing – in rolls. Thanks to its absorbency lignin In the past, it also worked well during menstruation, when it was difficult to get regular sanitary napkins. Its great advantage is that it does not cause irritation or allergies, so it is safe to use.
Lignin – what is the most common form?
Lignin, or cellulose wadding, is most commonly found in the form of 150 g rolls. As for the sheets, they usually come in sizes of 20 cm by 20 cm, 20 cm by 30 cm or 40 cm by 60 cm. They are usually packed in half a kilo, 1 kg or 5 kg. Contrary to gauze, which is also often used for dressings, lignin is a non-sterile dressing product. Lignin is a single-use material. In addition to its use in hospitals, centers and beauty salons, it is also used in households. Product prices vary depending on where it is acquired, however price of lignin in a roll it is an expense from about PLN 2. Price of lignin sheets it costs about PLN 40 for a package weighing 5 kg.