PVP SANAQ® K90

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Polyvinylpyrrolidone has the molecular formula of (C6H9NO)n and appears as a white to slightly off-white powder.

Chemical Name: Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer

CAS Number: 9003-39-8

Functions: Binder, Disintegrant, Film Former, Stabilizer

Dosage Form: Capsules, Tablets

Certifications & Compliance: European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Synonyms: 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, 1-Vinylpyrrolidin-2-one homopolymer, n-Octyl mercaptan-N-vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, N-Vinylbutyrolactam polymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidinone homopolymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidone polymer, Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Poly(N-vinyl-γ-butyrolactam), Poly(N-vinylbutyrolactam), Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone), Poly(vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(vinylpyrrolidone), Polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Povidone, Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, Vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, Vinylpyrrolidone polymer

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
9003-39-8
EC No.
618-363-4

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone formulations are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry due to their ability to dissolve in both water.The k number refers to the mean molecular weight of the povidone.

Applications & Uses

Dosage Form
Applications
  • It has multiple uses,as a binder for tablets,chewable tablets and capsules, a film former for ophthalmic solutions and as an adhesive for transdermal systems.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White or off white powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisturemax. 5%
pH Value (5% N Aqueours Solution)max. 3.0 - 5.0
Sulphate Ashmax. 0.1%
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nitorgen Contentmax. 11.5 - 12.80%
2-Pyrrolidonemax. 3%
Solid Content min. 95%
Aldehyde (as Acetaldehyde)max. 500ppm
Heavy Metalsmax. 10ppm
Hydrazinemax. 1ppm
Formic Acidmax.0.5%
Peroxidwe (as H2O2).max.400ppm

Regulatory & Compliance