Iodine vs. Alcohol for solution sterilization?

[956Vette]

I find moving the dirt/debris around by alcohol swab sufficient for sterilization purposes surrounding peptide experimentation, no need for iodine imho

[Times Roman]

I find moving the dirt/debris around by alcohol swab sufficient for sterilization purposes surrounding peptide experimentation, no need for iodine imho

Hey Vette, good to see you sir!

and now back to OP.....

I tried acquiring iodine not too long ago. Walmart doesn't carry, and neither did ?? (Rite Aid??). Not sure why, and the pharmacist didn't know why either. It can be toxic under the right conditions, but then again, so can rubbing alcohol.

If iodine is applied topically, then it will not damage the peptide. However, it's messy, and the small amount of alcohol drawn in from an injection is more than offset by the hassle of having to "clean up" the iodine mess.

One trick I do with the alcohol. I have small glass atomizers that I fill with alcohol and spray on topically. Quick, no waste from the wrapper of the alcohol swab, and very convenient.

Just stuff to think about............
---Rokman

[phwSSJ]

Hey Vette, good to see you sir!

and now back to OP.....

I tried acquiring iodine not too long ago. Walmart doesn't carry, and neither did ?? (Rite Aid??). Not sure why, and the pharmacist didn't know why either. It can be toxic under the right conditions, but then again, so can rubbing alcohol.

If iodine is applied topically, then it will not damage the peptide. However, it's messy, and the small amount of alcohol drawn in from an injection is more than offset by the hassle of having to "clean up" the iodine mess.

One trick I do with the alcohol. I have small glass atomizers that I fill with alcohol and spray on topically. Quick, no waste from the wrapper of the alcohol swab, and very convenient.

Just stuff to think about............
---Rokman

Thank you very much Vette and Rokman,
I think you might have misunderstood my question though.
I did not mean topically. I meant to add it to the solution itself inside the vial to keep it sterile instead of alcohol.
You know how alcohol causes injection pain.
Iodine does not cause any type of pain and is a better disinfectant than alcohol.
For example, adding Iodine to sterile water instead of alcohol that is used in BAC water.
My main concern is would the iodine do anything to damage peptides, GH, etc?

[phwSSJ]

I am assuming it is safe to inject iodine because it is sold in little tablets that can be added to water bottles when going camping/hiking and drinking from a river, lake, etc.

[Times Roman]

Thank you very much Vette and Rokman,
I think you might have misunderstood my question though.
I did not mean topically. I meant to add it to the solution itself inside the vial to keep it sterile instead of alcohol.
You know how alcohol causes injection pain.
Iodine does not cause any type of pain and is a better disinfectant than alcohol.
For example, adding Iodine to sterile water instead of alcohol that is used in BAC water.
My main concern is would the iodine do anything to damage peptides, GH, etc?

I think your main concern should be the effects of injecting iodine into your body. this is the first time I've ever heard of this. I've never seen any in the medical community employ this technique either.

So where did you come up with this idea?

I am assuming it is safe to inject iodine because it is sold in little tablets that can be added to water bottles when going camping/hiking and drinking from a river, lake, etc.

big difference between ingesting small amounts orally, and injecting them.

so what happens when you google "injecting iodine"?

[phwSSJ]

I think your main concern should be the effects of injecting iodine into your body. this is the first time I've ever heard of this. I've never seen any in the medical community employ this technique either.

So where did you come up with this idea?



big difference between ingesting small amounts orally, and injecting them.

so what happens when you google "injecting iodine"?

I came up with the idea, by way of logic.
Alcohol applied to an open wound burns and hurts pretty bad. Same with injecting it in a steroid oil or (less) in bac water.
Iodine, on the other hand, when applied to an open wound, does not have any effect as far as sensation.
My logic is that if it is safe to apply it to an open wound, then why would it not be safe to inject it (in small amount probably less than one would use to sterilize a wound)?