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Methods of solubilizing iodine in aqueous medium and aqueous antiseptic composition containing iodine

US5578664A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1995
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N59/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of solubilizing iodine in an aqueous medium is disclosed, which includes mixing the aqueous medium with iodine together with a polystyrene derivative having the recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkylene group having 1-4 carbon atoms and n is an integer of 2-20. An antiseptic composition includes an aqueous medium, the above polystryene derivative, and iodine dissolved in the aqueous medium.

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