Absorbent cotton rolls are a staple medical and pharmacy consumable for cleaning, padding, prep and dressing. This page covers the grade, specification and certification that distinguish a quality pharmacopoeia-grade cotton roll.
We supply 100% absorbent cotton rolls to BP/EP pharmacopoeia grade, in 500g and other roll weights, CE-marked and ISO 9001 sourced. Available in bulk and under private label for hospital, clinic and pharmacy supply.
| Specification | Standard / option | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | BP / EP (pharmacopoeia) absorbent cotton | The benchmark of medical-grade purity and absorbency |
| Material | 100% cotton, bleached, absorbent | Absorbency and softness |
| Roll weight | 500g standard; 25g–1kg options | Matched to clinical vs retail use |
| Packaging | Zigzag roll in poly/box | Easy dispensing and tear |
| HS heading | 5601.21 (wadding of cotton) | Cotton wadding classification |
The most important specification for a medical cotton roll is its pharmacopoeia grade. BP (British Pharmacopoeia) and EP (European Pharmacopoeia) define absorbent cotton's purity, absorbency, and freedom from impurities and processing residues. A roll that meets BP/EP grade is verified medical-grade; a roll sold simply as "cotton" without a grade is not. We supply to BP/EP grade with documentation — the assurance a hospital or pharmacy buyer needs.
The 500g roll is the clinical and institutional standard; smaller weights (25g, 50g, 100g) suit retail pharmacy and first-aid use, while larger rolls serve high-consumption facilities. Stocking a range lets one brand serve hospital procurement and pharmacy retail from a single supplier.
Minimums start at 10,000 rolls. Own-brand packaging is supported across roll weights.
BP/EP pharmacopoeia grade — the medical benchmark for absorbent cotton purity and absorbency — with documentation.
500g as standard, with options from 25g to 1kg for retail, first-aid and high-consumption use.
10,000 rolls.
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