Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP K30)

O PVP K30 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) It is a water-soluble synthetic polymer of medium molecular weight, mainly used as a film-forming agent, fixative, and stabilizer in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Also known as povidone or PVP, it has moisturizing properties and the ability to form films. In aqueous solution, it exhibits Newtonian viscosity behavior. In dry form, it is a slightly flocculent powder capable of absorbing moisture from the air.

Benefits

• It shapes films and movies.
• Helps with hair hydration.
• It acts as a stabilizer.
• It has humidifying properties.
• It has moisture absorption capacity.
• It acts as a binder.
• It has an antistatic effect in cosmetics.
• It helps stabilize emulsions.
• Suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Features

• Synthetic polymer
• K30 grade polyvinylpyrrolidone
• average molecular weight
• Water soluble
• Soluble in other polar solvents.
• It exhibits Newtonian viscosity in aqueous solution.
• It makes films easily.
• It has humidifying properties.
• Slightly flaky powder when dry.
• It can absorb up to 18% of its own weight in air moisture.

Where to apply

Cosmetics:

• Hair gels
• Hair fixatives
• Hairspray
• Sunscreens
• Toothpastes
• Deodorants
• Lipsticks
• Shampoos

Pharmacists:

• Pharmaceutical formulations

Food and drinks:

• Wines
• Beers

Technical information

• Identification: Polyvinylpyrrolidone — grade K30
• Synonyms and search terms: PVP K30; PVP; Polyvinylpyrrolidone; Povidone; Polyvinylpyrrolidone
• INCI: PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)
• CAS: 9003-39-8
• Degree: K30
• Molecular weight: Average
• Physical form / appearance: Dust
• Solubility: Soluble in water and other polar solvents.

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as a film-forming, fixing and stabilizing agent.

Cosmetic functions:

• Antistatic
• Ligand
• Emulsion stabilizer
• Filmmaker
• Hair styling product

Applications: Hair cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceutical formulations, wines and beers.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which formulations can PVP K30 be used?

It can be used in hair gels and fixatives, hairsprays, sunscreens, toothpastes, deodorants, lipsticks, shampoos, and pharmaceutical formulations.

What is the solubility of PVP K30?

It is soluble in water and other polar solvents.

What is the viscosity characteristic of PVP K30?

In aqueous solution, it exhibits Newtonian viscosity behavior. The K30 grade is characterized as a medium molecular weight PVP.