Our goal is to help you maximize your production of high quality milk through better herd health and sanitation practices.
We are the world’s leader in iodine technology.
More than 35 years ago, our chemists patented improved iodine “complexing” chemistry. That pioneering work helped to create I-tech,™ the first stable, high “free” iodine technology. When added to our premium iodine teat dips, I-tech—with its 6–8 parts per million (ppm) of “free” iodine—killed more mastitis-causing pathogens faster than conventional iodine teat dips. Today, our researchers have taken the science of “free” iodine to the next level: I-tech2™ High “Free” Iodine Technology.
This patented breakthrough doubles the “free” iodine levels to 12–16 ppm, increasing the germkilling power of our original I-tech formulation. It can oxidize organic matter and destroy mastitis-causing pathogens quickly. Iodine teat dips are the most efficacious, cost-effective, safest and gentlest dips available. Iodine has powerful germicidal activity. Iodine is one of Nature’s most interesting elements. Iodine is an excellent germicide because it has the broadest spectrum of germicidal activity. It’s able to kill organisms that are resistant to other germicides. Only “free”iodine kills pathogens. To be of practical use as a germicidal teat dip, however, iodine must be combined—or complexed— with other substances. Complexed iodine has no germkilling power. It merely acts as a reservoir for the bulk of the iodine molecules in the solution. Only “free” iodine destroys bacteria. That’s why the goal of our iodine-based technology is to elevate the levels of“free” iodine for maximum germ-killing power. “Free” iodine is the active portion of iodine not bound to the complexing agent that actually oxidizes, or burns up, germs. The concentration of unbound, “free” iodine in a teat dip solution is determined by the complexing chemistry. This concentration is balanced— maintained in a state of “equilibrium”—as the iodine molecules continually move between the complexed state and the “free” state. Iodine teat dips list only the available (complexed) iodine on their label. But that isn’t what kills bacteria. For example, the available iodine in a conventional 1.0% iodine teat dip may measure 10,000 ppm, yet it may have only 1 ppm of germ-killing “free” iodine. Most of the iodine is tied up with the complexors, and not available to kill mastitis-causing pathogens. What’s more, when the 1 ppm of “free” iodine is oxidized, it will be replaced only by 1 ppm of “free” iodine from the complexed state. That means at best, the teat dip will maintain the same low level of “free” iodine to kill germs. I-tech2 delivers more broad spectrum protection against mastitis-causing pathogens. I-tech2 is a new patented technology. The unique formulation “complexes” the iodine so that it delivers more “free” iodine— 12–16 ppm of “free” germ-killing iodine for superior germicidal activity. As the “free” iodine is used, more “free” iodine is released from the reservoir of complexed iodine in equilibrium amounts. Because I-tech2 generates higher amounts of “free” iodine, it can release more complexed iodine to maintain this high level of “free” iodine to kill bacteria. Conventional iodine teat dips have only 1–2 ppm of germ-killing “free” iodine. Veterinarians and producers recognize that mastitis is the most costly disease facing a dairy operation. It causes stress on producer profitability and herd health. I-tech2 is an exciting new advancement in the science of mastitis prevention, and the next generation of stable, high “free” iodine formulation. I-tech2 has been designated a significant technology advancement and was awarded a patent by the United States government. Teat dips with I-tech2 have 12–16 ppm of “free”iodine and can kill more mastitis-causing pathogens faster.I-tech2 has the highest levels of “free” iodine, for greater germ-killing power. Simply stated, teat dips with more “free” iodine have greater germicidal speed and power. The higher levels of “free” iodine kill more mastitis-causing pathogens faster, to better protect the teat canal from infection than conventional iodine teat dips. This in turn helps reduce costly mastitis infections, to help improve milk quality and overall herd health. Our new I-tech2 technology delivers an unprecedented 12-16 ppm of stable, “free” iodine. That’s up to 16 times more “free” iodine to destroy mastitis-causing pathogens by oxidation. And the same high level of 12-16 ppm of “free” iodine is maintained due to the established “equilibrium,” to maximize germ-killing power. I-tech2 is also gentle on teats. Products enhanced with I-tech2 have excellent skin conditioning qualities. To make an effective iodine teat dip, the iodine must be changed from its natural solid state to a liquid form. Plus it must be made stable and less prone to vaporizing, and gentle enough to be used on delicate teat skin. To accomplish this, most conventional iodine teat dips use harsh detergents to dissolve iodine into a liquid. To counteract the harshness, these dips use high levels of emollients. However, due to the harshness that must be overcome, the emollients are not free to provide a real improvement in skin condition. I-tech2 is naturally gentle and non-irritating. So added emollients can be used for skin conditioning. And a healthy, supple teat is Nature’s best defense against mastitis infections. I-tech2: the breakthrough in mastitis control top producers are looking for. Working to perfect mastitis control through iodine chemistry, our researchers have developed the next generation of “free” iodine technology. I-tech2 greatly maximizes the production of “free” iodine and improves the germ-killing power of our iodine teat dips that feature this patented technology. New I-tech2:

• Delivers the next generation of high “free” iodine
  technology.

• Provides far higher levels—12–20 ppm—of fast-acting,
   broad spectrum “free” iodine.

• Improves the germ-killing power of our previous teat dip
  formulations against significant mastitis-causing
  pathogens.

• Is gentler on teats for better skin conditioning.

• Greatly reduces the incidence of mastitis.

• Was developed by our researchers and protocol tested
   for efficacy by the guidelines of the National Mastitis Council.

• Offers a significant technology advancement which was
  awarded U.S. Patent No. 5,916,581.