POVIDONE IODINE USP
POVIDONE IODINE USP
POVIDONE IODINE USP
Molecular Formula: (C6H9NO)n X I
Molecular Weight : Variable
CAS No. : [25655-41-8]
Application:
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
General properties:
Description: A brown or reddish-brown amorphous powder.
Solubility: Soluble in water and in ethanol (95%); practically insoluble in chloroform, in acetone and in ether.
SPECIFICATION FOR CHLORPHENESIN BP
| Sr. No. | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DESCRIPTION | A brown or reddish-brown amorphous powder. |
| 2 | SOLUBILITY | Soluble in water & in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in acetone. |
| 3 | IDENTIFICATION | A] To comply with the test as per USP. B] To comply with the test as per USP. |
| 4 | LOSS ON DRYING | Not more than 8.0% |
| 5 | RESIDUE ON IGNITION | Not more than 0.025% |
| 6 | IODIDE ION | Not more than 6.6 % calculated on dried basis. |
| 7 | NITROGEN CONTENT | Limit in between 9.5% to 11.5% calculated on dried basis. |
| 8 | ASSAY (On Dried Basis) | Povidone-Iodine contains not less than 9.0% & not more than 12.0% of available iodine I, Calculated on dried basis. |