"QuikClot EMS Rolled Gauze is 3 inches x 4 feet of soft, white, nonwoven, hydrophilic gauze impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that is both safe and effective in accelerating the body’s natural clotting cascade without any exothermic reactions or use of animal or human proteins.Each QuikClot® EMS Rolled Gauze, is packaged in an easy-tear pouch.   QUIKCLOT® Combat Gauze is the only product carried by all branches of the US Military to control life-threatening hemorrhage.QuikClot EMS 4x4 Dressing features:  Effective, Simple, and Safe Easy to use and remove Flexible and pliable 2 Year Expiry from Date of Manufacture   The QuikClot range of hemostatic products have been chosen by EMS, Law Enforcement, Military and Healthcare professionals to help save lives everyday.    This product is not a substitute for direct medical attention from a healthcare practitioner. Always read the label and follow the directions for use."