The preparation of an instrument that will come into contact with blood, wounds, mucous membranes or may violate its integrity is a very important process. To somewhat simplify the procedure using dry heat or steam, craft bags for sterilization can. Such paper packaging is used in various fields, including for tools that are used to make manicures.
Description and scope
This paper packaging got its name for the use of the material of the same name in its manufacture. It is a thick and durable paper made from long-staple sulphate pulp. It can consist of 2-6 layers with a density index of 80-110 mm / m2. Kraft bags are rectangular envelopes glued on the sides, they are moisture resistant. The sizes of the bags are different, and the sealing is done using a valve with a sticky layer, which is protected by paper. In some cases, a special heat sealer may be used.
Note! It is worth ordering packages with a chemical indicator. He will tell you if sterilization has already been carried out. This is indicated by a change in the color of the indicator.
Sterilization bags are also used to store sterile instruments until use. This applies to medical, dental and manicure. In addition, it can be used for such purposes:
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Sterile processing and packaging of chemical, pharmaceutical instruments and materials.
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Sealed food packaging.
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Packaging of non-food items, such as postal items.
Classification and features
Today you can buy craft packages for sterilization for various purposes. This means that some of them can only be used for air sterilization, that is, in dry heat cabinets, others for steam or mixed. The latest package options are universal. Of course, the price of the package also depends on this.
It is important to pay attention to the shelf life of the instrument in such packaging, it depends on the type of seal used, in which the instrument remains sterile. More specifically:
A package with paper clips - 3 days.
Sealed - 20 days.
Thermal soldering and single packaging - 30-50 days.
Thermal soldering and double packaging, that is, each package is separately sealed - 60 days.
For the nail salon and the beauty industry in general, gluing is used.
Rules for the use of kraft bags
Ordering and receiving high-quality packaging is not enough for the tool to be truly safe, it is important to use craft bags correctly. There are the following rules:
Inspect the package for defects, do not use damaged packaging.
Check the date of manufacture and make sure that the expiration date has not yet expired.
Check the sterilization indicator, whether its color matches that specified in the instructions.
On the package you need to indicate: the date and time of the processing, the signature of the person who did it. Sometimes there is no special place on the package for this, then it is worth entering all the data on the seam of the package.
The actual conduct of sterilization, according to the established regime and rules for a particular type of sterilizer.
Processed packages are stored unopened in a dry, clean cabinet. Temperature from +10 to +30, humidity up to 50%.
The shelf life after sterilization should not be longer than the shelf life of the package itself.
We offer high-quality kraft bags of different sizes for all areas. Delivery across Ukraine to Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkov, Dnipro, and other cities of the country by transport companies.
