Special Features:

Heads made of medical polyurethane foam or medical grade cotton to provide excellent particle entrapment; open cell polyurethane foam gives the best solvent holding ability of any style of swab; cotton for tough cleaning jobs or are free of adhesives or binders that can contaminate

Properties:

A slender rod of wood, plastic, compressed paper and the like. It is used for applying medication to the nose, throat, or other cavities, or for cleansing by swabbing. It may be plain, or have a tip of absorbent material at one or both ends. For nondisposable applicators, see applicator (as modified).