Betadine Antiseptic Paint
No. No, Betadine Antiseptic Paint is not alcohol-free.
It lists Ethanol.
- Ethanol
Why
Alcohol-free means no drying alcohol: Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol. Fatty alcohols like Cetearyl Alcohol are waxes and never count, and Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative.
No, Betadine Antiseptic Paint is not alcohol-free. It lists Ethanol.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Active Substance: Povidone - Lodine 10% W/V, Inactive Ingredients: Glycerol, Nonoxinol 9, Disodium Phosphate Anhydrous, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Ethanol, Sodium Hydroxide And Purified Water.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 5291043000019.