Povidone iodine
Free-flowing powder
PVP-Iodine: Skin and mucous membrane antisepsis as well as surgical and hand disinfection
PVP-iodine is a brown, free-flowing powder. It is soluble in water, ethanol, propanol and insoluble in acetone, chloroform, methylene chloride, heptane and hexane.
Benefits
- Prophylaxis of skin and mucous membrane
- antisepsis and surgical and hygienic hand disinfection
- Treatment of burns, decubitus, varicose ulcers, dermatomycosis, pyoderma, acne and vaginitis
Technical Overview
Compendial Name
Povidone iodine; PVP-iodine; 2- pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer, compd. with iodine
Region of Manufacture
Türkiye
Package Size
- 25 KG Plastic drums
- 100 KG Plastic drums
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Certificate of Analysis |
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Reference standard: USP , EP , JP |
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ITEM |
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Yellowish -brown or reddish brown. Amorphous powder |
Description |
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Soluble in water and in ethanol (96%). Practically insoluble in acetone |
Solubility |
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Meets all ID teste |
Identification A.B.C |
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2.3 |
1.5 ̴ 3.5 |
PH of 10% soln. w/v of co2 free water |
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5.2 |
<= 6.0 |
Iodide |
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1.9 |
<= 5.0 |
% Loss on drying |
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10.7 |
11 - 12 |
% Available iodine |
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10.1 |
10.0 – 11.5 |
% Nitrogen |
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0.000 |
<=0.025 |
% Ash (Residue on Ignition or Sulphated) |
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0 |
<= 10 |
ppm Heavy metals |
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0.0 |
<=1.5 |
Ppm Arsenic |
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3 |
<= 30 |
Ppm free iodine |
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2.1 |
1.8 – 2.2 |
Iodine/iodide Ratio |
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Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light. moisture and pest infestation. |
Storage |
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2 years if properly stored |
Shelf life |
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Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide.
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Stability and Solubility Advice |
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