| CAS# | 9003-39-8 |
| FORMULA | (C6H9NO)n |
| Synonyms | Plasdone; Polyvidone |
| GROUPS/USES | Adhesives & Sealants, Antifreeze & Coolant, Construction Chemicals, Electronic Chemicals, Food Additives, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Lithium Battery & Electrolyte Chemicals, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Oil Field Services, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Textile Auxiliaries, Thickening Agent, Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals, Coatings, Emulsifier, Polymers |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Electronics, HI&I – Household, Industrial & Institutional, Oil & Gas, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking, Textiles, Water Treatment |
FAQ’S
What is Polyvinyl pyrrolidone?
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone is a water-soluble polymer that is used in a variety of applications, including cosmetics, medicine, and manufacturing.
What are the uses of Polyvinyl pyrrolidone?
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone is used in hair care products to maintain hair structure and reduce frizz. It is used in antiseptic solutions to disinfect skin before and after surgery. It is used in batteries, ceramics, ink, printing, fibers, textiles, and semiconductors. It is used in adhesives, textile auxiliaries, and dispersing agents. It is used in the production of copolymers with acrylic acid, acrylates, vinyl acetate, and acrylonitrile.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Polyvinyl pyrrolidone to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Antifreeze & Coolant, Construction Chemicals, Electronic Chemicals, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Lithium Battery & Electrolyte Chemicals, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Oil Field Services, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Textile Auxiliaries, Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals, and Coatings.
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to tan powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, in alcohol, and in chloroform, and is insoluble in ether |
| pH (1:20 aqueous solution) | 3-7 |
| Assay | NLT 11.5% and NMT 12.8% as nitrogen (N), calculated on the anhydrous basis |
| Aldehydes (as acetaldehyde) | NMT 0.05% |
| Hydrazine | NMT 1 mg/kg |
| K-Value | Between 27 and 32 for the lower-molecular-weight-range product, and between 81 and 97 for the higher-molecular-weight-range product |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Unsaturation (as vinylpyrrolidone) | NMT 0.1% |
| Water | NMT 5.0% |