What is the chemical reaction taking place between the applicator and the solution in Bandaid Liquid Bandages?
their site says:
Q. " Can you use an ordinary swab instead of the Activator? What happens when Liquid Bandage is applied to a wound?
A. No. You cannot use an ordinary swab. Properly applied with the Activator, the Liquid Bandage forms a waterproof film over the wound, which protects it from water, dirt, and germs to help prevent infection. ** There is a chemical reaction that occurs when the Liquid Bandage is applied to the swab. This chemical reaction helps the Liquid Bandage form a uniform film quickly. If used improperly with a regular swab, the liquid would remain sticky but would not form a film to create the seal."
however i would like to know what the chemical reaction is and i have searched all over the net and can not find it, it must be somewhere, but i haven't even had luck looking thru patent searches!
Answer:
The applicator probably contains a small amount of peroxide (not sure which one) which initiates polymerization of the liquid into a soft plastic bandage. To test if this is right, see if you can get the same result by putting a drop of hydrogen peroxide on a cotton swab.
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