poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone)

polymer

Poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone), or PVP, is a water-soluble synthetic polymer widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications due to its excellent biocompatibility and film-forming properties. The material serves as a binder in tablets, a stabilizer in suspensions and solutions, and a component in adhesives and coatings across healthcare and consumer products. Engineers select PVP when water solubility, non-toxicity, and gentle interaction with sensitive compounds are critical—making it particularly valuable in pharmaceutical formulations, wound care products, and personal care applications where alternatives would compromise safety or efficacy.

pharmaceutical binders and excipientsbiomedical coatingsadhesives and sealantscosmetic and personal care formulationsstabilizing agents in suspensionswound care and medical devices

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	388.8	K	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility