The SMTL are able to test the following characteristics of polyurethane foam and vapour permeable film dressings:

British Pharmacopoeia 1993 

• Acidity/Alkalinity

• Adhesiveness

• Extensibility

• Sterility

• Waterproofness

• Weight Per Unit Area

If you wish to commission testing of your film dressings, then contact the SMTL:

Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, UK, CF31 1RQ.

Tel: +44 (0) 1656 752820
Email: smtl.physical@wales.nhs.uk