Methods of solubilizing iodine in aqueous medium and aqueous antiseptic composition containing iodine
US5578664A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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