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Is PVP-Iodine vegetarian?

PVP-Iodine

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PVP-Iodine, also known as povidone-iodine, is a complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone and iodine used as an antiseptic for skin disinfection and minor wound care.

Also known as 2-pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer, compd. with iodine, Iodopovidone, Povidone-iodine, Povidonum iodinatum
INCI name PVP-Iodine
CAS number 25655-41-8
CosIng ID 37378
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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