BD Alcohol Swap 100/Bx

Why Choose BD Alcohol Swabs?

Skin antisepsis before injection, blood glucose testing, or minor procedures is a basic but clinically important step — and the quality of the prep pad directly affects whether that step is effective. An undersaturated pad won't deliver adequate isopropyl alcohol contact time, a lint-heavy pad leaves fibres on the skin surface, and a pad that dries too slowly delays the procedure. BD Alcohol Swabs are specifically formulated to address all three. Each pad is consistently saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol — the concentration shown to be most effective for rapid skin bactericidal action — and the non-woven material releases alcohol evenly during use without fraying or leaving excessive lint on the skin surface. The quick-drying formula ensures the site is ready for injection or testing within seconds of application. Individual foil wrapping maintains sterility until the moment of use — important for both clinical settings and home care where proper aseptic technique is required for injection safety. 100 swabs per box for sustained clinical, home, or first aid kit supply.

Key Features

• Saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol — the optimal concentration for skin bactericidal antisepsis
• Individually foil-wrapped to maintain sterility until the moment of use
• Non-woven pad material — low lint, consistent alcohol release during application
• Quick-drying formula — site ready for use within seconds
• Compact individually wrapped format for easy carry in kits and pockets
• 100 swabs per box
• Single-use disposable

Benefits

• 70% isopropyl alcohol concentration provides effective and rapid skin bactericidal action
• Individual foil wrapping maintains sterility — suitable for clinical and home injection use
• Non-woven material provides even alcohol release without lint residue on the skin
• Quick-drying minimises the delay between site prep and injection or testing
• Compact format makes swabs easy to carry in a glucometer case, sharps kit, or first aid bag
• 100-count box provides adequate clinical and home supply for sustained daily or high-frequency use

Clinical & Typical Applications

Injection site preparation for insulin, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections in home care, clinic, and hospital settings

Blood glucose monitoring preparation — cleaning the fingertip or alternate site before lancet puncture

Minor wound cleaning for superficial cuts, abrasions, and puncture wounds in home, first aid, and clinical settings

Venipuncture and phlebotomy site preparation in clinical and laboratory settings

Medical device and port site cleaning where 70% isopropyl alcohol antisepsis is indicated prior to access

First aid kits, emergency response packs, and travel medical kits where individual foil-wrapped sterile prep pads are a standard inclusion