Crospovidone

Chemical properties

white to off-white micro-crystalline powder

The Uses of Crospovidone

PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) is a chemical ingredient that, depending on the formulatory requirement, can act as a binder, viscosity controller, emulsion stabilizer, or film former. Its benefits include water and wear resistance, pigment dispersion, a non-greasy feel, and improved stick integrity. PVP is commonly found in waterproof sunscreens, mascaras, and lipsticks in order to improve their wear.

The Uses of Crospovidone

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) has been used as a clarifying agent in the food industry.

The Uses of Crospovidone

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in coatings, printing ink, rubber, glass, leather, cosmetics, soaps, plastics, in paper making and as a stabilizer. It acts as a disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablets and as a fining to extract impurities. It is used to remove polyphenols in beer.

What are the applications of Application

Poly(vinylpolypyrrolidone) is An insoluble, cross-linked form, and high molecular weight polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Definition

ChEBI: N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone is a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones.