Why do band-aids smell like....band-aids? Why do they have that "unique" smell?

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Why do band-aids smell like....band-aids? Why do they have that "unique" smell?

2007-01-03 10:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by garysnail 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid

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"Unique" materials.

2007-01-03 10:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it has to do with the sticky substance that glues the material to skin. Also, it can be the antiseptic included on the pad in most sterile band-aids.

2007-01-03 10:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by skittles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Everything has a "unique smell".

2007-01-03 10:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Liz♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hey Gary!

2007-01-03 10:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by KM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its the chemicals in the rubber.

2007-01-03 10:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by bagem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

who the hell cares??

2007-01-04 01:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by karen t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋