Povidone Iodine Usp / Bp / Ep

Povidone Iodine USP/BP/EP




Typical Certificate of Analysis





Test

Specification

Result



Description

Reddish Brown Colour Powder

Reddish Brown Colour Powder



Solubility

Soluble in water & alcohol it is practically insoluble in acetone

Complies



Identification (A & B)

A : A deep blue colour produced
B : A dry brown colour film formed, which is readily dessolved in water

Complies
Complies



Heavy Metals

Maximum 20 ppm

< 20 ppm



Nitrogen

9.5% to 11.5% w.w
(on dried basis)

10.40% w/w
(on dried basis)



Iodide

Maximum 6.6% w/w

3.78% w/w Complies



Sulphated Ash

Negligible

Complies



Loss on drying

Maximum 8.0% w/w

3.05% w/w



Assay

9.0% to 12.0% w/w
(on dried basis)

11.35% w/w of available Iodine
(on dried basis)