Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Povidone Iodine (PVP-I)
- CAS Number: 25655-41-8
- Molecular Formula: (C6H9NO)n·xI
- Melting Point: 300°C
- Flash Point: 93.9°C
- Vapor Pressure: 0.132 mmHg at 25°C
- Appearance: Yellow-brown to reddish-brown amorphous powder
- Solubility: Soluble in water or ethanol; insoluble in ether, chloroform, acetone, ethane, and carbon tetrachloride
Properties:
- Disinfectant: Broad-spectrum, effective against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold spores.
- Low Irritation: Minimally irritating to skin and mucous membranes.
- Safe for Skin & Mucous Membranes: Used for disinfection of skin, wounds, and mucous membranes.
- Color: Lighter than iodine tinctures, easily washable.
Applications:
- Medical Field:
- Used for preoperative and postoperative skin and eye surface disinfection.
- Effective for disinfecting minor wounds.
- Animal Husbandry:
- Widely used in pig farming for biosecurity and disease prevention.
- Effective against pathogens like Newcastle disease, avian influenza, and Mycoplasma.
- Also used to eliminate parasites’ eggs and control fly and mosquito breeding.
- Agriculture:
- Used for disinfection in fruit trees, crops, and aquaculture.
- Gynecology:
- Used as a vaginal gel for controlled iodine release, treating bacterial vaginitis.
Production Process:
- Ingredient Mixing: Combines povidone (PVP) with iodine, potassium iodide, stabilizers, isopropanol, and water.
- Typical Composition:
- 10.0%~50.0% PVP K30
- 2.34%~11.44% iodine
- 1.17%~5.72% potassium iodide
- 5.0%~45.0% isopropanol
- 0.01%~10.0% stabilizers
- Water (remaining)
- Dissolution and Mixing: Ingredients are mixed under controlled conditions to form a homogeneous solution.
- Reaction and Stabilization: The povidone and iodine undergo a complexation reaction for stability.
- Refinement: Uses high-stability non-ionic N-vinylpyrrolidone iodine technology to enhance product quality.
- Production Equipment: Advanced solutions and equipment designed for efficiency and easy maintenance.
Key Benefits:
- Minimal Irritation: Ideal for medical, agricultural, and industrial use.
- Long-lasting: Provides extended antimicrobial action.
- Versatile: Applicable across various industries including medical, agriculture, and animal husbandry.
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