The BD ChloraPrep swabstick promotes an aseptic surgical skin prep technique prior to surgery. The easy-to-use foam tip is saturated with the clear BD ChloraPrep solution.

ChloraPrep is a patient preoperative skin preparation that is a fast-acting, persistent and broad-spectrum antiseptic suitable for a wide range of medical procedures. ChloraPrep's antiseptic formulation has clinically proven continual anti-microbial power, with more than 50 studies confirming why it belongs in every OR.

The ChloraPrep formulation uses a combination of chlorhexidine (CHG) and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to provide both the rapid killing of bacteria and persistent antimicrobial activity. IPA rapidly kills microorganisms by denaturing cell proteins, while CHG maintains persistent antimicrobial activity by disrupting the cell membrane and precipitating cell contents. Additionally, CHG is able to bind to the skin and retain antimicrobial activity in the presence of blood and other organic material. The unique dual formulation has been shown to outperform iodine-based products.

• 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) / 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) formulation
• Rapidly kills a broad spectrum of skin-dwelling microorganisms
• Maintains antimicrobial activity for at least 48 hours
• Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
• ChloraPrep outperforms iodine-based products
• Remains active in the presence of blood, serum, and other protein-rich biomaterials
• Easy-to-use foam tip is saturated with the clear BD ChloraPrep solution
• Promotes aseptic surgical skin prep technique prior to surgery
• Glass ampoule ensures a sterile solution is applied to the patients skin upon activation
• Single 1.75 mL Swabstick Applicator
• Coverage area (approx): 2.5" x 2.5" (6.35 cm x 6.35 cm)
• Latex Free and DEHP Free
• Two year shelf life
• 48 applicators per carton