A liquid used for painting on a clean wound, where it dries to form a flexible covering.
A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of alcohol and ether. When applied to the surface of the body it evaporates to leave a thin clear transparent skin, useful for the protection of minor wounds. Flexible collodion also contains camphor and castor oil, which allow the skin to stretch a little more.
Collodions consist basically of a thick, colourless, syrupy liquid, made by dissolving guncotton (pyroxylin) in a mixture of ether and alcohol or with acetone. When painted on the skin the solvent evaporates, leaving behind a tough protective film that is useful for covering wounds. Flexible collodion — or collodion as it is often known — contains 1-6 per cent of pyroxylin, with colophony, castor oil and alcohol (90 per cent) in solvent ether. It should be kept in a well-sealed container. Being relatively elastic, it does not crack through the movements of the skin.
A thick fluid coating, made of dissolved pyroxylin, that is used to dress wounds or to supply medications to the skin. When applied, it dries to form a transparent film.
Collodion is a viscous blend of ether, alcohol, and pyroxylin utilized in skin formulations for minor cuts and abrasions. Its mechanism of action involves rapid evaporation, leaving behind a shielding film that covers the affected area.
A pliable varnish made from cellulose plastic, commonly used for sealing minor cuts.