BD Alcohol Swabs box of 100 Count. The convenient BD Alcohol Swabs are thicker and softer than all other swabs. The BD Alcohol Swabs are used as an antiseptic skin cleanser that preps the skin prior to any injection to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes. With each swab being foil wrapped it provides an air-tight seal and prevents leakage and drying out. These swabs also include the active ingredient of Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) for optimum antibacterial action. There is no better skin cleanser on the market than BD Alcohol Swabs!