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PVP SANAQ® K25

CAS Number
9003-39-8
EC Number
618-363-4
Chemical Name
Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer

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

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
  • Binder
  • Disintegrant
  • Film Former
  • Stabilizer

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
  • Ophthalmic
  • Oral
  • Transdermal

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Binders & Disintegrants
  • Emulsifiers & Stabilizers
  • Pharmaceutical Coatings

Other characteristics

Brand
PVP SANAQ
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

Functions
Binder, Disintegrant, Film Former, Stabilizer
Dosage Form
  • Capsules, Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Certifications & Compliance

European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
Appearance
White or off white powder
Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
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.

Certifications and Compliance
  • European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
  • National Formulary (NF)
  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Moisturemax. 5%
pH Value (5% N Aqueours Solution)max. 3.0 - 5.0—
Sulphate Ashmax. 0.1%

Table 2 of 2

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Nitorgen Contentmax. 11.5 - 12.80%
2-Pyrrolidonemax. 3%
Solid Contentmin. 95%
Aldehyde (as Acetaldehyde)max. 500ppm
Heavy Metalsmax. 10ppm
Hydrazinemax. 1ppm
Formic Acidmax.0.5%
Peroxide (as H2O2).max .400ppm

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