POVIDONE-IODINE (ICSC)

POVIDONE-IODINE	ICSC: 1471

Date of Peer Review: May 2003

1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymers, iodine complex
1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer compound with iodine
Poly(1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene)iodine complex

CAS #	25655-41-8	(C₆-H₉-N-O)_x .x-I₂
RTECS #	TR1579600
UN #
EC #

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation
Skin	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Dry. Well closed.

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POVIDONE-IODINE

ICSC: 1471

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW TO BROWN HYGROSCOPIC POWDER

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and iodine. The solution in water is a weak acid.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Solubility in water: good

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

The substance is a widely used topical antiseptic and it has been only very rarely associated to any adverse effects during its normal use. Betadine and Isobetadine are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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       Toxicological Abbreviations