3M Cavilon™ No‐Sting Barrier Film — Alcohol‑Free Skin Protection for 72 Hours

3M Cavilon™ No-Sting Barrier Film is a transparent, breathable polymer film that creates a long-lasting protective barrier against moisture, adhesive trauma, friction, and bodily fluids—without stinging. Its innovative alcohol-free, terpolymer-based formula dries within seconds and remains intact for up to 72 hours, helping prevent Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) and Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injuries (MARSI) .

✔ Key Features

• Alcohol‑ and fragrance‑free, no-sting formula
  Safe for use on intact or delicate skin, including wounds and perineal areas. 

• Waterproof yet breathable film
  Resists moisture and bodily fluids while letting vapor pass, promoting skin health. 

• Fast-drying, non-sticky coating
  Forms within seconds and doesn’t leave sticky residue under dressings. 

• Clinically proven protection for up to 72 hours
  Demonstrated to reduce skin complications at catheter and wound sites significantly. 

• Transparent and flexible
  Allows continuous visual skin monitoring and adapts to body movement. 

• Compatible with CHG and iodine antiseptics
  Can be applied over disinfected skin before dressings or securements. 

Common Uses

• Skincare under adhesives (tapes, dressings, IV sites) to prevent MARSI

• Protection from moisture, friction, or shear in areas prone to MASD (e.g., perineal, wound-adjacent)

• Barrier layer around stomas, tracheostomies, and fragile skin regions 

Clinical Benefits

• Reduces skin stripping and irritation at catheter sites (PICC lines) by up to ~90%

• Cuts periwound erythema and maceration in half compared to zinc oxide treatments 

• More efficient and less time-consuming than creams or ointments

Why Choose Cavilon?

• Clinically supported—backed by 80+ studies

• Easy to apply and compatible with standard clinical protocols

• Ideal for long-wear protection, even under wet conditions

• Designed to remove instead of essential skin during dressing changes