Zeolite-based hemostatics and their rationale for use

Zeolites — the raw material component of hemostatic

Zeolites are a large group of minerals similar in composition and properties, aqueous calcium aluminosilicates and sodium from the class of carcass silicates, with glass or pearlescent shine, known for their ability to give and re-absorb water depending on temperature and humidity. Another important property of Zeolites is the ability to exchange ions – they are able to selectively separate and re-absorb various substances, as well as exchange cations.

Zeolites are of natural and synthetic origin. Natural zeolites are extracted by open methods like minerals. In this case, the properties of the zeolites are very strongly linked to the place where the production is made and there is no possibility to make any changes in the crystalline structure of the zeolites themselves.

Synthetic zeolites are crystalline aluminosilicates with a three-dimensional structure of tetrahedra of silicon oxide and aluminium oxide, characterized by precise and homogeneous pore sizes. The pores in molecular sites are large enough to pass small molecules, but at the same time they retain larger molecules, which has determined their use as dehumidifiers and adsorbents.

Zeolites have physical and chemical stability, are non-toxic and can absorb a large amount of water. These qualities led to the production of the first hemostatic agents based on them.

It is synthetic zeolites that allow the creation of hemostatic agents with known, stable properties and stable chemical composition.

Zeolite-based hemostatic

Zeolite-based hemostatics are factor concentrators. The mechanism of their action is precisely that zeolite quickly absorbs water molecules and holds them. This results in a concentration of platelets and blood clotting factors at the point of contact between zeolite and blood. Moreover, zeolite slightly accelerates the blood clotting process by interacting with its ion-level components.

Due to the fact that zeolite is biologically inert and sterile, the likelihood of allergic reactions or transmission of viral infection when used is minimal.