out of date plasters

LoLo

Hi
Just a quick question really, I was just looking through one of my first aid kits and have noticed that the expiry date on the plasters was 01/2009. Does anyone know why plasters have an expiry date? Sorry if it seems like a stupid question but I just have no idea why.

Dave101t

because if you eat them after that date they may no longer retain the original nutrition content.

LoLo

thanks for the humour but was actually looking for a serious answer.

SparkyG

The adhesive degrades after a long time, and although they will probably stick, they will leave a horrible mess on your skin! Believe me, I know as I used a plaster at work that had been there since the year dot, and it took forever and loads of nail varnish remover to clean up my skin:o