Chemicals Linked to Cancer Found in Band-Aids

Chemicals that can cause cancer have been found in band-aids. Researchers have tested popular brands of band-aids in the laboratory and found that 65% of them contain organic fluorine, an indicator of harmful chemicals. These chemicals are sometimes used in adhesives and in the production of stickers, as well as providing waterproofing. In band-aids, these substances have been found in the adhesive part. Previous laboratory studies have shown that the exposure of these chemicals to the skin poses the same health risk as if they were ingested through food or water.