3M™ Steri-Strip™ Benzoin Tincture 0.667 mL Ampule 40 ct.

3M™ Steri-Strip™ Compound Benzoin Tincture is an alcohol solution of compound benzoin that may be used to increase adhesion of 3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures to the skin.

Suggested Applications: 

• Enhancing adhesion of 3M™Steri-Strip™Skin Closures to the skin.

• Increased adhesion: Compound benzoin tincture may be used to increase Steri-Strip Skin Closure adhesion


• Sterile tray packaging allows aseptic delivery


• 40 ampules per box

• 1 x Box of (40) Ampules of Benzoin Tincture (0.023 fl. oz. each)

Q. Does Steri-Strip compound benzoin tincture contain iodine?
A. No. Although the color of the Steri-Strip compound benzoin tincture (CBT) solution sometimes reminds people of iodine, CBT actually contains benzoin, aloe, storax, tolu balsam and enough alcohol to make a tincture (74-80% alcohol), but not iodine.

Q. Is Steri-Strip compound benzoin tincture considered hypoallergenic?
A. No.

Q. What is the shelf life of Steri-Strip compound benzoin tincture?
A. 5 years. The expiration date may be found embossed on the bottom of each CBT package. You will note: LOT, hourglass, year, 1-2 numbers, several letters The hourglass symbol represents the expiration date. 2004-10 would indicate that the product will expire in October of 2004.

Q. Is Steri-Strip compound benzoin tincture sterile?
A. No. The exterior of the applicator is sterile to allow aseptic delivery. But the ethylene oxide used in sterilization will not penetrate the glass in the applicator, so the actual CBT solution is not considered sterile.

Q. Does the darkness of the Steri-Strip compound benzoin tincture affect performance?
A. No