PVP exists as white or milk white powder or colorless or slight yellow transparent liquid. It can dissolve in water and a variety of organic solvents. It has good hygroscopicity, film-forming capability, complexing ability and physiological compatibility.
PVP-K series can be used as film-forming agent, viscosity-enhancing agent, lubricator and adhesive in hair sprays, mousse, hair-fixing gels and solution. They are also useful auxiliary materials in skin-care product, hair-dying reagent, shampoo, lipstick,

CAS NO:9003-39-8

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Molecular Formula:(C₆H₉NO)n

Molecular Weight:111.143

Synonyms:;Polyvinyl pyrrolidone;Povidone;PVP;PVP-K;PVP-K17;PVP-K25;Polyvinylpyrrolidine;PVP-K30;PVP K 30;PVP-K90;poly vinyl pyrrolidone;K-30;Crospovidone;Polyinylpyrrolidone;Polyvinglpyrrolidone;PVP K30/K90;K30;PVP K30;Povidone K25 K30 K90;poly vinyl pyrrolidinone(K=90)urethane;POVIDONE K-17;Polyvinylpyrrolidone/(PVP-K series);

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