Properties |
Advantages |
| Broad spectrum biocide |
Nonselective germicidal action
Bactericide, fungicide, viricide , sporicide amebicide , insecticide, nematocide ,
Lacks tendency for resistant microorganisms
to develop
Effective in dilute solution
Unparalleled for surface sterilization and in mixed infections |
Detoxified iodine |
Low animal and phytotoxicity
Nonirritating to skin and mucous membranes
Nonsensitizing
Does not delay healing or formation of granulation tissue
Nonstinging
Reduced hazard if accidentally ingested |
No detectable vapor pressure |
Stable
Can be bandaged without danger of burns Retained where applied |
| Water-soluble |
Ease of formulation
Uniform concentrations Does not permanently stain |
Film-forming |
Prolonged germicidal action
Adheres to treated surfaces where applied
Color delineates treated area |
| Stable complex |
No general odor
No loss of iodine
Rapid action even in presence of
organic matter such as blood, pus, oil, grease, soap, etc. |
