Abstract
Film forming polymer solutions for skin wound dressing were developed and characterized. Film forming solutions were prepared by adding polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and poly (hydroxy) urethane (PHU) in different proportions into a well tolerate volatile solvent. The formulations were in vitro evaluated according to five criteria. Two formulations have proved the ability to form polymeric film. Evaluation of the tensile strength, contact angle and swelling index were made for these formulations. The results showed a positive response of the formulations to be used for skin wound dressing. Keywords: integrity on skin, swelling index, tensile strength, surface polarity