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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:
25655-41-8
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
24899316
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
MDL number:
MFCD00084483

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InChI

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

SMILES string

II.C=CN1CCCC1=O

InChI key

CPKVUHPKYQGHMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

form

powder

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

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

mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

Quality Level

200

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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.

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.

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CorrosionEnvironment
GHS05,GHS09

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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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0000431487
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0000431487
0000423024

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Yangzi Jiang et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 9(9), 8089-8098 (2013-05-28)
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (Povidone-iodine, PVP-I) is widely used as an antiseptic agent for lavation during joint surgery; however, the biological effects of PVP-I on cells from joint tissue are unknown. This study examined the biocompatibility and biological effects of PVP-I on cells
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
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
A Tuna et al.
Australian dental journal, 57(4), 435-439 (2012-11-29)
The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effects of mouthrinses containing 7.5% povidone iodine and 0.2% chlorhexidine on bacteraemia following impacted third molar surgery. Thirty-four patients were enrolled in this study. Patients in the first group were
Lina Du et al.
Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society, 20(6), 904-910 (2012-11-01)
In this study, a multifunctional in situ-forming hydrogel (MISG) was prepared as a wound dressing designed to stop bleeding, inhibit inflammation, relieve pain, and improve healing. A mixture of poloxamers 407 and 188 was used for the matrix of the
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