Povidone
(Polyvinylpyrrolidone,
PVP)
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POVIPHARM®
is a water soluble
synthetic homopolymer
of polyvinylpyrrolidone.
APPLICATION
POVIPHARM®
has an extremely
wide range of
application in
Pharmaceutical
industry and like
cosmetic ingredient.
It is mainly used
as a binder
for tablet or
granules. POVIPHARM®
can also
be used as a solubility
enhancer, film
former, thickener,
viscosity enhancer,
stabilizers
and adhesive.
PHARMACOPEIAL
SPECIFICATIONS
POVIPHARM®
complies with
the Ph. Eur and
USP/NF monograph
specifications
for Polyvinylpyrrolidone,
Povidone.
TYPICAL
PROPERTIES
POVIPHARM®
is soluble in
water and all
conventional solvents
used in pharmaceutical
production. It
is a creamy-white,
tasteless, odourless
and slightly hygroscopic
powder.
POVIPHARM®
is available in
different grades,
depending on its
molecular weight.
This molecular
weight dictates
the viscosity,
binding effect,
adhesive power,
and dissolution
rate.
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POVIPHARM®
K25
POVIPHARM®
K30
POVIPHARM®
K90
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