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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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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
Lawrence L Yeung et al.
The Journal of urology, 189(1), 136-140 (2012-11-21)
We defined the relevant skin flora during genitourinary prosthetic surgery, evaluated the safety of chlorhexidine-alcohol for use on the male genitalia and compared chlorhexidine-alcohol to povidone-iodine in decreasing the rate of positive bacterial skin cultures at the surgical skin site
Philippe Seguin et al.
Critical care medicine, 42(1), 1-8 (2013-10-10)
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral care with povidone-iodine on the occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a high-risk population. A multicenter, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, two-parallel-group trial performed between May 2008 and May 2011. Six ICUs in France. One



Global Trade Item Number

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