ICSC 1471 - POVIDONE-IODINE

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POVIDONE-IODINE

ICSC: 1471
_{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 No: 25655-41-8
RTECS No: TR1579600

(C₆-H₉-N-O)_x.x-I₂

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	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

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
	Dry. Well closed.

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	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Solubility in water: good

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.

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