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iodophor
[ī·ōdəfôr]
Etymology: Gk, ioeides + phoros, bearer
an antiseptic or disinfectant that combines iodine with another agent, such as a detergent.

iodophor (īō´dfôr),
n a loose chemical compound of iodine with certain organic compounds; e.g., polyvinylpyrrolidone.

iodophor
name given to any product in which surface-acting agents, such as nonoxynol, act as carriers and solubilizing agents for iodine. Used as skin disinfectants, especially as teat dips in mastitis control. Called also tamed iodine.


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Iodine is not very soluble in water, so a surfactant was mixed in to form an iodophor.
Iodophors are EPA registered intermediate level disinfectants used for noncritical items as well as clinical contact of environmental surfaces.
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