Alcohol Swabs - 70% Isopropyl, Individually Wrapped Singles

Alcohol swabs saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol and individually wrapped, so each one is dry-sealed until the moment it is opened. They are the standard skin preparation step before an injection, a blood draw or a finger prick, and a staple restock item in any first aid kit.

Features

• Saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol, the standard concentration for skin antisepsis
• Individually wrapped to stay saturated and uncontaminated until use
• Single-use format, convenient for kits and for point-of-care use
• Compact enough to carry in a pocket, kit or glovebox

Specifications

• Alcohol content: 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Format: Individually wrapped singles
• Use: Single use, then discard

Why alcohol swabs use 70% isopropyl

It sounds backwards, but 70% isopropyl alcohol disinfects more effectively than a higher concentration. The water content slows evaporation, giving the alcohol enough contact time to work, and helps it penetrate the cell wall of the organism rather than simply fixing a protein layer on the outside. That is why 70% is the clinical standard for skin preparation. Contact time still matters: wipe the site and let it air dry rather than fanning or blotting it, because the drying period is when the disinfection actually happens.

Common uses

Skin preparation before injections, vaccinations, blood collection and blood glucose testing; wiping down small instruments and surfaces; and restocking first aid kits and diabetic supplies. Dispose of the sharp straight into a sharps container. Stock them with your lancets and testing supplies, or as part of a wider first aid supplies order at MediBC.