Iodophor- Applications in the Dairy Industry
What is Iodophor ? Iodophor is a substance in which iodine is combined with an agent that renders it soluble, making a solution suitable for use as a disinfectant. A small amount of iodine is slowly released in the solution. They are typically used at concentrations ranging from 6 to 75 ppm. Iodophors penetrate the cell walls and membranes of microorganisms and interfere with DNA synthesis. Iodophors also bind …
