| abstract |
This invention relates to a fast drying iodine complex solution having film forming capability and skin substantivity which solution consists essentially of: (a) between 1 and 25 wt % polyvinyl pyrrolidone/iodine (PVP/I) complex; (b) between 5 and 15 wt % vinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer (PVP/VA); (c) between 0.5 and 1.5 wt % non-plasticizing polyethylene glycol (PEG); (d) between 35 and 75 wt % C1 to C4 alkanol; (e) between 12 and 35 wt % deionized water and (f) between 0 and 2.5 wt % of 1-vinyl-3-(E)-ethylidene pyrrolidone, based on total composition. The invention also relates to the method of preparing the film forming solution which has a drying time of less than 5 minutes. |