BARC TRANSFERS  TECHNOLOGY OF THERMO LUMINESCENCE DOSIMETER (TLD) BADGE  BARC has transferred the technology for production of Thermo Luminescence Dosimeter (TLD) Badge on non-exclusive basis to M/s ANI Associates, Mumbai. The TLD Badge is used to provide a simple and accurate technique for personnel monitoring of radiation workers incurring exposure due to X-rays, gamma and beta radiation. This is done with the help of three TLD discs loaded in aluminium card. TLD Badge is based upon the use of CaSO4:Dy as radiation detector. It works on the principle of thermo luminescence. The badge is worn on the user’s clothing at the chest level. The dose recorded by the TLD badge represents the whole body dose equivalent. TLD badges are read periodically as monthly, quarterly or half yearly as per the environment of work. These badges can be reused upto approximately twenty times. The Technology Transfer & Collaboration Division of BARC has coordinated technology transfer process.

 
 

Hydrogel Technology transferred A process for the manufacture of international quality hydrogel wound dressing has been developed at BARC. Clinical trials have established its safety and efficacy. The Centre has now transferred the technology of hydrogel to M/s ABS Medicare Pvt. Vadodara. The product is ready to use, sterile, cooling, transparent, mechanically strong, cushioning, flexible, non adherent, contour forming, water absorbing hydrogel dressing.  The hydrogel reduces depth of burning by cooling the wound when applied immediately after the burn. It provides humid environment to the desiccated wound, form layer of growth promoting biochemicals (exudates), keeps new skin intact (non adherent) and provides sterile cover resulting in early and clean healing. The application and removal of dressing is painless.  It hydrates sloughy wounds by first softening and then sucking out the slough and making them clean. These dressings have also been observed to reduce pain and is effective in difficult to heal wounds like leprosy, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers etc. Further, it prevents scar formation and is very useful on donor areas in plastic surgery. Recently, it has been observed to be useful in treating animal bites. Burn injuries from firework, chemical, petrol, electrical appliances, road accidents can be treated using hydrogel. The hydrogel contains about 90% water, yet has capacity to absorb more water, almost equal to its weight. It is not medicated and does not contain any extraneous, synthetic chemicals which could leach out into the wound and interfere with natural wound healing process.