PVP K30 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone Polymer)
PVP K30 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone K30, CAS 9003-39-8) is a water-soluble polymer with excellent film-forming, adhesive, dispersing, and viscosity-enhancing properties. Widely used in pharmaceuticals as binder and excipient, in cosmetics as film-forming agent and emulsion stabilizer, and in agrochemicals as adhesive and viscosity enhancer. Supplied by professional Chinese manufacturer
- CAS No.
- 9003-39-8
Description
PVP K30 polymer has excellent solubility in water and a range of organic solvents and is pH stable. It can form glossy transparent films and has adhesive, cohesive and dispersive properties.
Applications
- Cosmetics: PVP K30 is used as film-forming agent, viscosity enhancer and emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions and as a dispersant for hair colorants. It also can be used toothpastes and mouthwashes.
- Pharmaceutical industry: PVP K30 is a good excipient, mainly used as binder for tablet and pellet, dissolving assistant for injection, flow assistant for capsule, dispersant for liquid medicine and pigment, stabilizer for enzyme and heat sensitive drugs, etc.
- Agrochemicals: PVP K30 is used as adhesive and viscosity enhancer.
Specifications (USP26)
| Appearance | White or yellowish-white powder |
| K-Value | 27.0-32.0 |
| Moisture, % | 5.0 max |
| pH (5% AS) | 3.0-7.0 |
| N-Vinylpyrrolidone, % | 0.1 max |
| Residue on ignition, % | 0.1 max |
| Nitrogen, % | 11.5-12.8 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb), ppm | 10 max |
| Acetaldehyde, % | 0.05 max |
| Hydrazine, ppm | 1 max |
| Peroxide (as H2O2), ppm | 400 max |
Packing
25kg/drum.
Product Safety, Handling and Storage
- Transport as non-dangerous goods.
- Seal tightly and store in a cool, ventilated, dry place.
- Shelf life is 36 months.
Note
PVP K30 in liquid form is also available. Please contact us for more information.
Sample of PVP K30 (Powder)
