Description

Butoxypolypropoxypolyethoxyethanol-Iodine Complex is a non-ionic surfactant-iodine complex, also known as a povidone-iodine precursor, valued for its enhanced solubility and controlled release of active iodine. This compound is engineered to provide superior stability and sustained biocidal activity compared to elemental iodine. It is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable and effective iodine source for advanced disinfectant and antiseptic formulations.

Application

• Antiseptic and Disinfectant Formulations: A key active ingredient in surgical scrubs, pre-operative skin preparations, and wound care solutions.
• Veterinary and Animal Health Products: Used in teat dips, wound sprays, and equipment sanitizers for livestock management.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of standardized povidone-iodine (PVP-I) complexes.
• Industrial Biocides: Incorporated into disinfectants for hard surfaces in food processing, dairy, and brewery facilities.
• Personal Care Products: Found in medicated soaps, mouthwashes, and other OTC antiseptic products.
• Water Treatment: Used in specific applications for microbial control in process water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butoxypolypropoxypolyethoxyethanol-Iodine Complex
CAS No.	68610-00-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Povidone-Iodine Precursor; Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)-Iodine Complex intermediate; PVP-Iodine complex; Iodophor complex; Butylated PVP-Iodine; Polyvinylpyrrolidone iodine; 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer compound with iodine; Iodine-PVP complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butoxypolypropoxypolyethoxyethanol-Iodine Complex is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent iodine content, complex stability, and purity suitable for pharmaceutical and biocidal applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, identification, and relevant impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat should be avoided to maintain potency and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-red to dark brown powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Iodine Content)	9.0% - 12.0%
pH (Solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.