BD Persist skin prep triple swabs - contains 70% alcohol and 10% povidone iodine formulated in a unique polymer base, forming a barrier on the skin. The barrier creates a protective environment for the povidone iodine, giving persistent protection against microorganisms most commonly associated with catheter related infections for up to five days. BD Persist Protective Barrier is the ideal solution for efficiency, standardization, and compliance with best practices. Fast and easy one#step application - One#step application eliminates variations associated with the common two#step procedure -Applies and dries in 45 seconds - Kills microorganisms immediately on contact