PVP (Povidone)

Product Name: PVP (Povidone)
CAS NO.: 9003-39-8
Appearance: White to off-white free-flowing powder, odorless or with slight characteristic odor.

 

 

●Hygroscopic, soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol and other polar solvents;

●Forms clear solutions with film-forming ability;

●Exhibits excellent adhesion, dispersibility, complexing capacity and physiological inertness;

●Thermal stability up to 150°C, decomposes at higher temperatures;

●Non-toxic, non-irritating, widely recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA for food and pharmaceutical applications.
●Product Standards: Compliant with USP/NF, EP, BP, JP, CP and industrial grade specifications (e.g., K-value range 12-90).

 

 

1. Pharmaceutical Industry

●Tablet & Capsule Excipient:

Binder for wet/dry granulation and direct compression, improves powder flow and tablet hardness.

Solubilizer for poorly water-soluble drugs via solid dispersion technology.

Film-coating agent to enhance tablet appearance and stability.

●Liquid Preparations:

Suspension stabilizer to prevent particle sedimentation in oral solutions.

Crystallization inhibitor in injectables to maintain drug solubility.

●Biomedical Applications:

Carrier for transdermal drug delivery systems and microencapsulation.

2. Cosmetics & Personal Care

●Hair Care:

Film-forming agent in hair sprays and gels, provides flexible hold without stickiness.

Humectant in shampoos to improve foam stability and hair manageability.

●Skin Care:

Adhesive component in topical creams and lotions for uniform spreadability.

Suspension aid for pigments in cosmetics to prevent settling.

●Toothpaste:

Binder and humectant to maintain paste consistency and prevent drying.

3. Food & Beverage Industry

●Food Additive:

Clarifying agent in beer and wine to remove haze-causing polyphenols.

Stabilizer in powdered drinks and instant foods to prevent caking.

●Edible Coatings:

Film-forming agent for nutritional supplements and confectionery glazes.

●Safety: Approved as a food stabilizer (E1201) in the EU and GRAS in the US.

4. Industrial Coatings & Adhesives

●Water-Based Coatings:

Dispersant for pigments and fillers in latex paints, improves color uniformity.

Film-forming agent in architectural coatings, enhances water resistance and durability.

●Adhesives:

Binder in paper adhesives and bookbinding glues, provides quick-drying and strong bonding.

Re-dispersible powder in construction adhesives for improved workability.

5. Textile & Printing

●Textile Processing:

Sizing agent for synthetic fibers to reduce friction during spinning.

Dye carrier to enhance color absorption and fastness in textile dyeing.

●Printing Inks:

Dispersant in water-based inks for smooth ink flow and uniform color deposition.

6. Other Industrial Applications

●Petroleum Industry:

Fluid loss agent in oil drilling muds to control filtration properties.

●Paper Industry:

Dry strength agent in paper manufacturing to improve tensile strength.

●Electronics:

Cleaning agent for precision components due to its high solvency for fluxes.

 

 

K-Value	Viscosity-Average Molecular Weight (Mv)	Application Focus
K12-K17	3,000-16,000	Solubilizers, dispersants
K25-K30	30,000-58,000	Binders, film formers
K60-K90	270,000-1,500,000	Thickeners, suspension aids

 

 

●Non-flammable, but fine dust may form explosive mixtures in air;

●Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight;

●Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents;

●In case of skin/eye contact, flush with water immediately.

 

 

PVP is a versatile polymer with global market driven by demand in pharmaceuticals, personal care, and eco-friendly industrial formulations. Its biodegradability and low toxicity support growing applications in sustainable technologies.

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