<P> An Iodophor is a preparation containing iodine complexed with a solubilizing agent , such as a surfactant or povidone ( forming povidone - iodine ) . The result is a water - soluble material that releases free iodine when in solution . Iodophors are prepared by mixing iodine with the solubilizing agent ; heat can be used to speed up the reaction . </P>
<P> An Iodophor is a preparation containing iodine complexed with a solubilizing agent , such as a surfactant or povidone ( forming povidone - iodine ) . The result is a water - soluble material that releases free iodine when in solution . Iodophors are prepared by mixing iodine with the solubilizing agent ; heat can be used to speed up the reaction . </P>
iodophors differ from iodine ( i 2 ) in that iodophors
iodophors differ from iodine ( i 2 ) in that iodophors
a preparation containing iodine
a preparation containing iodine