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PVP1

Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)–Iodine complex

Synonym(s):

PVP-Iodine, Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodine, PVP-I, Povadyne® antiseptic

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CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
MDL number:
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form

powder

Quality Level

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, yeast

mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

SMILES string

II.C=CN1CCCC1=O

InChI

1S/C6H9NO.I2/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6(7)8;1-2/h2H,1,3-5H2;

InChI key

CPKVUHPKYQGHMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)–Iodine complex, or PVP-I, has been used to study microbial decontamination of human donor eyes and the inactivation of infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus.

Biochem/physiol Actions

PVP-1 is used as a slow iodine release formulation that iodinates lipids and oxidizes cell compounds such as tyrosine sidechains. It is used as a carbon nanotube coating agent to improve water solubility.

Other Notes

An iodophor; "tamed iodine."
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Legal Information

Povadyne is a registered trademark of National Patent Development Corp.


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CorrosionEnvironment

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

>212.0 °F - Not applicable

flash_point_c

> 100 °C - Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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X X Hao et al.
Poultry science, 92(10), 2560-2566 (2013-09-21)
Lots of microorganisms exist in layer houses can cause bird diseases and worker health concerns. Spraying chemical disinfectants is an effective way to decontaminate pathogenic microorganisms in the air and on surfaces in poultry houses. Slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW
Michael P Labare et al.
American journal of infection control, 41(4), 360-361 (2012-10-30)
Two commonly used disinfectants, a quaternary ammonium salt and povidone-iodine, were tested for effectiveness against unembryonated Ascaris suum eggs. The quaternary ammonium salt (alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride) had no effect on the Ascaris eggs (10 minutes and 22°C) when
Karen Pawlowski et al.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 34(1), 167-174 (2012-12-04)
Repeated applications of low-concentration povidone iodine (PI) combined with dexamethasone (Dex) through a tympanic membrane ventilation tube will not cause ototoxic changes in the rat. Otitis externa (OE) and acute otitis media (AOM) are 2 of the most common otologic



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
PVP1-500G04061836687137
PVP1-100G04061836687120
PVP1-1KG04061826757925