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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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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
Pracha Nuntnarumit et al.
Infection control and hospital epidemiology, 34(4), 430-432 (2013-03-08)
We conducted a randomized controlled trial in neonates with birth weight greater than or equal to 1,500 g that compared 1% aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) with 10% povidone-iodine (PI) as a topical antiseptic. We found 1% CHG to be more
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



Global Trade Item Number

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