Surgeons glove powder - Specimen details

Surgeons glove powder - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 37139

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Plant Name 170.03 MARANTACEAE Maranta arundinacea Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Surgeons glove powder Vernacular Name
Iso Country Not defined TDWG Region Not defined
Parts Held Surgeons glove powder Geography Description
Uses Surgeons glove powderUse: MEDICINES User: Man TDWG use MEDICINES
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Donor Pharm Soc GB Donor No 33 B 10
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Notes: Label source: Johnson & Johnson, Slough & Gargrave, Made in England. Bio sorb is a new absorbable powder specifically devel and intended for medical use. A mixture of amylose and amylopectin, derived from corn starch, which has been treated by physical, and chemical means to improve lubricating value. (See attached advertisement feature) Pharm Soc GB Card: Absorbable surgical glove powder, prepared from the starch, ether derivatives of ungelatinised starch composed of starch granules which in water are, resistant to the swelling action of heat and chemicals. Prepared by 'Nationale Zetmeelindustrie N.V. Veendam (Holland).

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