KoVidone I
Trade Name： KoVidone® -I
INCI/CTFA Name：PVP-Iodine
Chemical description： Complex of Polyvinylpyrrolidone with Iodine
Synonyms: PVP-Iodine, Povidone Iodine, Povidone Iodinated, Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex, PVP-I
CAS-No. : 25655-41-8
Pharmacopeia Monographs: Conforms to current USP/NF, Ph. Eur.
Properties:
Broad spectrum biocide; Water soluble, also soluble in: ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, glycols, glycerin, acetone, polyethylene glycol; Film-forming; Stable complex; Less irritating to skin and mucosa; Non-selective germicidal action; No tendency for generating bacterial resistance.
Specification：
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KoVidone®-I |
CP2010 |
USP36 |
EP7.5 |
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Appearance |
Free-flowing, reddish-brown powder |
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Available Iodine (%) |
9.0-12.0 |
9.0-12.0 |
9.0-12.0 |
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Iodine (% maximum) |
6.6 |
6.6 |
6 |
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Heavy Metals (ppm maximum) |
20 |
20 |
-- |
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Ash (% maximum) |
0.1 |
0.025 |
0.1 |
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Nitrogen Content (%) |
9.5-11.5 |
9.5-11.5 |
-- |
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pH Value (10% aqueous soln.) |
- |
-- |
1.5-5.0 |
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Loss on Drying (% maximum) |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Applications:
Disinfectant mouth rinses; Antiseptic skin cleansers and surgical scrubs; Pre and post operative antiseptic skin cleansers; Antiseptic powders and ointments for treatment of minor cuts and abrasions; Anti-dandruff shampoos; Control of skin infections and ulcers; Antiseptic vaginal gels, suppositories and douches; Broad antiseptic veterinarian applications such as: teat dips, prevention of local infections and surgical preparations; Treatment of bacterial and fungal infections in fish breeding farms and minimizing infection of fish eggs; Disinfecting wipes for equipment and apparatus treatment.
