Povidone-Iodine

Povidone-Iodine

Povidone-iodine is a complex compound of iodine with the polymer povidone (polyethylenegpyrrolidone)

Formula

It has a brown color with antiseptic and disinfecting properties.

(C₆H₉NO)ₙ·I₂

Application

antiseptic for wound treatment, skin, mucous membranes, medical instrument disinfection.