PVPK30 As API (USP 26 Grade)

Product Description

PVP K30 Analysis

Physical Properties: PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) presents as a white or milk-white powder.

Product Specifications

Technical Grade

Catalog of Product K Value Vinyl Pyrrolidone % Moisture % Ash % Solid % pH (5% in water)
K30 (powder) 27-33 <0.2 <5.0 <0.1 >95 3-7
K90 (aqueous solution) 90-103 <0.2 - <0.1 20±1 7-10.5

Pharmaceutical Grade (CP2005 / USP27)

Items K17 K25 K30 K90
K Value 15-19 23-27 29-32 88-96
Monomer % max 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Moisture % max 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Solid Content % max 95 95 95 95
pH (5% solution) 3-7 3-7 3-7 5-9
Sulfate Ash % max 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Nitrogen % 11.5-12.8 11.5-12.8 11.5-12.8 11.5-12.8
Aldehyde ppm max 500 500 500 500
Heavy Metal ppm max 10 10 10 10
Hydrazine ppm max 1 1 1 1
Peroxide ppm max 400 400 400 400

Applications & Usage

Cosmetic Industry

PVP series are extensively used as filming agents, viscosity-enhancement agents, lubricators, and adhesives. Key components in:

  • Hair care: Hair sprays, mousse gels, lotions, hair-drying reagents, and shampoos.
  • Skin care: Lipsticks, sunscreens, and skin lotions.
  • Other cosmetics: Eye makeup, deodorants, dentifrice, etc.
Pharmaceutical Field

PVP-K30 is a highly effective excipient, operating as:

  • Tablet binder and assistant for injectable dissolving.
  • Flow assistant for capsules and dispersing agent for liquid medicines.
  • Stabilizer for enzymes and heat-sensitive drugs.
  • Co-precipitant for poorly soluble options and ophthalmic lubricant.
Other Utilities

Widely integrated across diverse industrial setups including:

Paint and coatings, plastics and resin adhesives, glass fiber processing, production of films and inks, television tube manufacturing, detergents, biocides, tabulating aids, and textile printing and dyeing.

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Package: Supplied in fibre barrel packaging, 25Kg net weight.

Storage and Transport: Protect from direct insolation or moist conditions. Store securely in dry, well-ventilated areas. Ensure packaging barrels remain undamaged and free from contamination. Suitable for open car transport, provided adequate protection covers are applied to protect against rainwater during transit.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the physical properties of PVP K30?

PVP K30 is a white or milk-white powder that serves as a highly effective filming agent, stabilizer, and adhesive.

How is PVP K30 utilized in the cosmetics industry?

In cosmetics, PVP K30 works as a filming, viscosity-enhancement, and adhesive agent. It is a vital component in hair sprays, mousse gels, styling lotions, shampoos, lipsticks, and sunscreens.

What pharmaceutical applications does PVP K30 support?

PVP-K30 acts as a pharmaceutical excipient. It is primarily used as a tablet binder, dissolution enhancer for injections, flow aid for capsules, stabilizer for heat-sensitive drugs, and lubricant for eye drops.

What are the storage guidelines for PVP K30?

PVP K30 must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area. It should be kept clean, protected from direct sunlight (insolation), and shielded from moist environments to preserve its chemical integrity.

What is the standard packaging size for PVP products?

The standard packaging configuration for PVP products is in 25Kg net weight fibre barrels.

Are there other industrial applications for PVP series?

Yes, PVP products are widely applied in industrial paint and coatings, plastics, resins, adhesives, glass fiber, inks, television tubes, detergents, biocides, and textile dyeing/printing.

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