Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also commonly called polyvidone or povidone, is a water-soluble polymer made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone
| Polyvinyl pyrrolidone, Mw 40000 - Specification | |
| Synonyms | PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone |
| Mol. Weight | 40000 approx |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Hydrophilic polymers |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm3 |
| HSN Code | 39059910 |
| Polyvinyl pyrrolidone K-30, PVP K 30 - Specification | |
| Synonyms | PVP K 30 |
| Mol. Weight | ~40000 |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds,Hydrophilic polymers |
| Assay | 11.5-12.8% |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Maximum limits of impurities | |
| Residual monomer content | 0.8% |
| Water content | 5% |
| Sulphate ash | 0.02% |
| pH | 3-7 |
| K-value | 27-32.4 |
| Viscosity at 25° C (5% aqu. solution) | About 2.4 cP |
| HSN Code | 39059910 |