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Rapid acting: The 70% isopropyl alcohol in ChloraPrep rapidly kills microorganisms versus free iodine, which requires two minutes to begin antimicrobial activity.
Persistent: ChloraPrep maintains antimicrobial activity for at least 48 hours compared to two hours for free iodine
Broad spectrum: ChloraPrep antimicrobial activity is effective against microorganisms including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin resistant Enterococci(VRE), Clostridium difficile, Acinetobacter, and most viruses and fungi.
Active in protein-rich biomaterials: Remains active in the presence of blood, serum, and other protein-rich biomaterials unlike traditional iodophors, which are neutralized.