Versatile pharmaceutical binder and film former for tablet and coating applications
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Provides strong binding properties for tablet formulations with excellent compressibility and hardness.
Forms clear, flexible films for coating applications with excellent adhesion and moisture protection.
Highly soluble in water and various organic solvents, providing versatility in formulation.
Excellent biocompatibility and safety profile for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
| Parameter | PVP K30 | PVP K90 | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white, hygroscopic powder | Visual | |
| Identification | Complies with USP/EP standards | IR Spectroscopy | |
| K-Value | 27.0 - 32.4 | 85.0 - 96.0 | USP <1650> |
| pH (5% aqueous solution) | 3.0 - 7.0 | USP <791> | |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | USP <731> | |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | USP <281> | |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | USP <231> | |
| Nitrogen Content | 11.5 - 12.8% | USP <461> | |
| Aldehyde Content | ≤ 500 ppm | USP Method | |
| Hydrazine | ≤ 1 ppm | USP Method | |
| Microbial Limits | Total Aerobic Count: ≤ 1000 CFU/g Yeast & Mold: ≤ 100 CFU/g |
USP <61> | |
Primary application as binder in wet granulation and direct compression tablet formulations.
Used in film coating formulations for tablets and capsules providing moisture protection and improved appearance.
Stabilizer and viscosity modifier in liquid pharmaceutical formulations and suspensions.
Binder and flow aid in capsule filling operations for improved powder flow and content uniformity.
Film former and stabilizer in topical gels, creams, and ointments for enhanced skin adhesion.
Stabilizer in injectable formulations and as a plasma volume expander in medical applications.
Our Povidone (PVP K30, K90) meets the highest international pharmaceutical standards and regulatory requirements.
United States Pharmacopeia
European Pharmacopoeia
Japanese Pharmacopoeia
Indian Pharmacopoeia
British Pharmacopoeia
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