Do Plaster Bandages Expire?

[hateseggs]

I have 10 year old plaster bandages (maybe older!) and they look fine but I was wondering if they are expired. Anyone know?
thanks
vicky

 

[MasterAnubis]

Unless they were exposed to humidity, or simply got wet, they should be fine. If they're sealed in plastic, even better.

It's a chemical reaction that is started with water. But if your still worried, cut a small sample strip off and get it wet.

 

[hateseggs]

Unless they were exposed to humidity, or simply got wet, they should be fine. If they're sealed in plastic, even better.

It's a chemical reaction that is started with water. But if your still worried, cut a small sample strip off and get it wet.

Ah thank you! They should be just fine then. That was very helpful .