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What is the advantage of using an iodophor rather than iodine or an iodine tincture?

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Iodophor -

Iodophor is a complex of iodine , with solubilizing agents , such as the povidone , surfactant .

And forms a water - soluble material which can release free iodine in the solution phase .

Dilute form of iodophor is used by winemakers and brewers to sanitize their equipment and bottles .

The major advantage of iodophor over other is that , it increases the stability of iodine .

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