Basic Product Information
Chemical Name: Povidone-Iodine
CAS RN: 25655-41-8
Synonyms：Iodopovidone, Polyvinylpyrrolidone‑Iodine complex, Betadine
Molecular Formula: C8H15NO
Description: Yellowish‑brown to reddish-brown free-flowing hygroscopic amorphous powder, slight characteristic iodine odorGrade: Pharma grade, complying with USP / Ph.Eur. / BP / ChP standard
Physic‑chemical Properties
Solubility Freely soluble in water & ethanol; insoluble in ether, chloroform, acetone, alkanes
pH (1% aqueous solution) 1.5‑5.0
Bulk density approx 0.60‑0.70 g/mL
Characteristic Broad‑spectrum antiseptic, releasing free iodine slowly, low skin irritation
Quality Specification (Pharmacopoeia Grade, 9.0‑12.0% Available Iodine)
| Test Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish‑brown to reddish‑brown powder |
| Available Iodine | 9.0‑12.0 % (on dried basis) |
| Nitrogen content | 9.5‑11.5 % (on dried basis) |
| Iodide ion | ≤6.0 % (Ph.Eur.) / ≤6.6 % (USP) |
| Loss on drying | ≤8.0 % |
| Residue on ignition / Sulphated ash | ≤0.1 % |
| Heavy metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Identification | Complies |
Application & Use
Pharmaceutical & medical: Broad‑spectrum antiseptic for surgical skin preparation, wound disinfection, mucosa disinfection, gynecological disinfection, instrument sanitization. Effective against bacteria, fungi, spores, viruses, protozoa.
Veterinary & aquaculture: Disinfectant for animal husbandry and water treatment.
Disinfectant raw material: Raw material for topical disinfectant liquid.
Note: Incompatible with alkali, starch, reducing agents, tannins.
Packing
25 kg fiber drum with inner PE bag
Small packing: 5 kg / 1 kg for lab sample
Storage & Transportation
Store in tightly closed container, cool, dry, dark & well‑ventilated warehouse, avoid heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
Shelf‑life: 36 months under original sealed condition.
Transport as general chemical, keep away from reducing substances, alkali materials.
Disclaimer: This data sheet is for reference only, not contractual standard.
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