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E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in cosmetics and medicines.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binder in many pharmaceutical tablets.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical, and industrial sectors because of its excellent binding, stabilizing, film-forming, dispersing, and solubilizing properties.
CAS Number: 9003-39-8
EC Number / EINECS: 618-363-4
Monomer CAS Number: 88-12-0 (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)
Polymer Type: Synthetic vinyl polymer
Molecular Formula: (C6H9NO)n
Repeating Unit Formula: C6H9NO
Molecular Weight: Variable depending on polymer grade
Molecular Weight Range: Approximately 2,500–1,300,000 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
Polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Polyvidone, Povidone, Polyvidonum, Poly[N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone], Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone, Vinylpyrrolidone Polymer, 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone Homopolymer, Povidonum, Soluble PVP, Poly(1-Ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one), PVP, PNVP, povidone, polyvidone, kollidon, Poly[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylen], 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidon homopolymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinon-polymere, Poly-N-vinylpyrrolidine, E1201, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, plasdone, polyvidone, Povidone, Povidone K25, povidone K17, povidone K30, povidone K90, N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone, NVP, crospovidone, N-Vinylpyrrolidone, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1-vinylpyrrolidin-2-one, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone, Vinylpyrrolidone, 1-Vinylpyrrolidone, Plasdone, Povidone, erist, Polyvidone, Protagent, Bolinan, 1-Vinylpyrrolidinone, Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, Polyplasdone XL, Polyclar AT, V-Pyrol, Neocompensan, Poly-N-vinyl pyrrolidone, Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, Poly(N-vinylbutyrolactam), N-Vinylpyrrolidone polymer, Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidinone), N-Vinylbutyrolactam polymer, Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidinone), N-Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, Polyvinylpyrrolidine, Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), PVP K 3, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, MPK 90, Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), PVP-K 30, PVP-K 60, PVP-K 90, Vinylbutyrolactam, Vinylpyrrolidinone, 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one, PVP 1, PVP 2, PVP 3, PVP 4, PVP 5, PVP 6, PVP 7, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone, Polyvinylpyrrolidone
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone better known as Povidone, is an organic ketone substance, a polymer consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone.
The name defines the structure of the molecule:
" Poly " is a prefix used in chemistry to indicate that a substance is a polymer, a large molecule composed of repeating subunits.
" Vinyl " refers to the presence of a vinyl group in the monomer, a type of functional group with the formula CH = CH2.
In the case of N-vinylpyrrolidone, the vinyl group is attached to the nitrogen atom.
" Pyrrolidone " refers to the pyrrolidone ring, a five-membered ring structure with the formula C4H7NO .
In N- vinylpyrrolidone , the nitrogen atom in the ring is bonded to the vinyl group.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a synthetic substance that is not absorbed by the body.
The white powder, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, is soluble in water and alcohol.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is authorized only in tabletop sweeteners and food supplements.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a binding agent that allows tablets or lozenges to dissolve easily in water.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a re-evaluation of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone and E1202 in 2020.
Based on sufficient data, the Agency concluded that the consumption of these additives does not pose a risk at the authorized levels of use.
This wonder substance contains a unique ingredient, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, a material that has many real-world uses that you and I may already be using frequently.
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E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also commonly called polyvidone or povidone, is a water-soluble polymer made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone.
As a food additive, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a stabilizer and has E number E1201.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is only authorized in tabletop sweeteners and food supplements.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a binding agent, allowing tablets to dissolve easily in water.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a light yellow thickener, stabilizer, clarifying agent, and has filler properties in tablets.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, commonly abbreviated as E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, is a synthetic water-soluble polymer produced from the monomer N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone.
In the European Union, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is approved as a food additive under the code E1201 and is mainly used as a clarifying agent, stabilizer, carrier, and binding agent.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is highly valued because of its chemical stability, low toxicity, compatibility with many substances, and strong affinity for water and polar compounds.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is available in many molecular weight grades, commonly identified by K-values such as K-15, K-30, K-60, and K-90.
Different grades of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone are selected depending on the desired viscosity and performance characteristics.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, also commonly called povidone, is a water-soluble polymer compound made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is available in a range of molecular weights and related viscosities, and can be selected according to the desired application properties.
USES and APPLICATIONS of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-K) is used as an adhesive chemical for transdermal systems.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone acts as a binding and protective agent for enzymes.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is used as a binder in the production of dishwasher tablets.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is used as a binding agent for tablets and capsules.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is used as a binder and complexing agent in agricultural applications such as plant protection, seed treatment, and coating.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is used as a thickening agent in teeth whitening gels.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is used in the production of membranes, such as those used in water and dialysis.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is used as a stabilizing agent in the production of all inorganic solar cells.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binder in toothpaste production.
Sodium alginate and xanthan gum are also examples of binders used in this application.
In the construction industry, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90 is used as a binder in cement.
As a food additive, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a stabilizer and its E number is E1201.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in personal care products such as shampoos and toothpastes, in paints, and in adhesives that need to be moistened, such as old-style postage stamps and envelopes.
Medical-grade E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90 is produced using hydrogen peroxide and ammonia .
In the cosmetics industry, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90 is used as a hair hold agent .
Its main feature is that E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used forms a film layer on the hair, making it easier to comb, and it does not attract dust.
In winemaking, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone helps clarify the wine by removing sediment.
In the cosmetics industry, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a complexing agent in the manufacture of AHA-BHA containing skincare and anti-aging products.
And it's precisely this unique building block that gives E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone the ability to do some pretty cool things, and as a result this polymer finds use in a number of different applications across many industries.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is concentrated by conducting dissolution as a one-second compound in water and other liquids as well.
This property makes E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone ideal for use in many and a number of ways.
In medicine, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used to help mix medications so they taste better to people.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a good choice if you have difficulty swallowing medications.
In shampoos and other hair products containing E1201 E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone contribute to the behavior of the formula helping it work more effectively.
The most common applications of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) are in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
In the cosmetics sector, the E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30 form is used.
The reason for using E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30 in cosmetics is to take advantage of its dispersing agent properties and its ability to form a hard and glossy transparent film.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in the adhesives industry as a binder for pressure-sensitive adhesives, and as a viscosity modifier in the production of high-temperature ceramic products.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a key ingredient in hairsprays and lotions used to create waves in hair.
This synthetic polymer, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, can be Pvp K-30 or Pvp K-90.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in the manufacture of adhesives used to bond rubber to metal.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a protective colloid and leveling agent in digital printing coating materials, ballpoint inks, and emulsion polymers.
In the electronics industry, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binding agent in cathode ray tubes, printed circuit boards, and storage batteries.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used to disperse titanium dioxide, which is used in the textile industry.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in the coating industry for the manufacture of coating components used on the surfaces of aluminum, copper, zinc, and nickel metals.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is an excipient used in pharmacology to disperse and suspend drugs.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30 is used in the production of oral medications used to relieve cold symptoms.
In addition, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binder and xanthan gum as a thickening agent .
Uses of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Beer, wine and vinegar manufacture
Other Uses of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Hairspray and lacquers, shampoo, sunscreen
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is widely used in the food industry as a stabilizer, clarifying agent, dispersing agent, and carrier material.
In beverages such as beer and wine, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is commonly used to remove polyphenols and tannins that may cause haze formation, discoloration, or instability during storage.
By binding these compounds, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone helps improve clarity, color stability, and shelf life.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in dietary supplements and food tablets as a binder that improves mechanical strength and consistency.
In pharmaceutical applications, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is one of the most important excipients used in tablet manufacturing.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone functions as a tablet binder, coating agent, solubilizer, and stabilizer for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone improves tablet hardness and durability while still allowing rapid dissolution after ingestion.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in controlled-release formulations, capsule systems, ophthalmic solutions, and drug delivery technologies because of its excellent water solubility and compatibility with many medicinal compounds.
In the cosmetic and personal care industry, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is highly valued for its film-forming and adhesive properties.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is widely used in hair sprays, styling gels, mousses, mascaras, eyeliners, skin creams, and lotions.
In hair care products, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone forms transparent flexible films around hair fibers, helping maintain hairstyle hold, shine, and humidity resistance.
In skincare formulations, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone improves texture, spreadability, and product stability.
In medical applications, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in disinfectant systems such as povidone-iodine, where it acts as a carrier that slowly releases iodine while reducing irritation.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in wound care products, surgical preparations, contact lens solutions, and biomedical formulations because of its low toxicity and biocompatibility.
Industrial applications of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone are also extensive.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in adhesives, coatings, paints, inks, textile finishing, ceramic processing, membrane technology, and battery production.
Its strong binding and dispersing capabilities make E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone useful for stabilizing suspensions and improving the uniformity of industrial formulations.
In printing inks and coatings, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone enhances adhesion, film strength, and surface quality.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is especially valued because it combines water solubility, chemical stability, low toxicity, film-forming ability, and broad compatibility with many substances.
These properties make E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone one of the most versatile synthetic polymers used across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical, and industrial sectors.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in many technical applications: as a special additive for batteries, ceramics, fiberglass, inks, and inkjet paper, and in the chemical-mechanical planarization process
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as an emulsifier and disintegrant for solution polymerization.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used to increase resolution in photoresists for cathode-ray tubes (CRT),
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in aqueous metal quenching.
for production of membranes, such as dialysis and water purification filters.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binder and complexation agent in agricultural applications such as crop protection, seed treatment and coating.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a thickening agent in tooth whitening gels.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as an aid for increasing the solubility of drugs in liquid and semi-liquid dosage forms (syrups, soft gelatine capsules) and as an inhibitor of recrystallisation.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as an additive to Doro's RNA extraction buffer.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a liquid-phase dispersion enhancing agent in DOSY NMR.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a surfactant, reducing agent, shape controlling agent and dispersant in nanoparticle synthesis and their self-assembly.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a stabilizing agent in all inorganic solar cells.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Homopolymer.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is a polymer compound of vinyl pyrrolidone.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is a water-soluble polyamide chemical.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is a plastic that is produced from vinylpyrrolidone building blocks.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used consists of a mixture of different length chains of polymerized mono-N-vinylpyrrolidone homologues.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is soluble in water and alcohol, but insoluble in ether.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is approved in the EU as a food additive under the number E 1201.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used as an adhesive, emulsion stabilizer, suspending agent, and hair styling agent in cosmetics and beauty products, primarily in mascara, eyeliner, hair conditioner, hairspray, shampoo, and other hair care products.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also a clarifying, thickening, stabilizing, and dispersing agent.
Together with croscarmellose sodium, sodium starch glycolate and others E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is considered a superdisintegrant.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in tabletop sweeteners, dyes, various tablets, in the production of confectionery, wine, beer, vinegar and also beverages.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone serves as a thickener, stabilizer or dispersing agent.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also commonly called polyvidone or povidone, is a water-soluble polymer made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binder in many pharmaceutical tablets.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone added to iodine forms a complex called povidone-iodine that possesses disinfectant properties.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in various products like solutions, ointment, pessaries, liquid soaps and surgical scrubs.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is equally effective and safe as talc.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in some contact lenses and their packaging solutions.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone reduces friction, thus acting as a lubricant, or wetting agent, built into the lens.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a lubricant in some eye drops.
As a food additive, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a stabilizer.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in the wine industry as a fining agent for white wine and some beers.
Due to the chemical structure of the compound, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone binds other molecules tightly; therefore, it is primarily used as a carrier for flavors and vitamins.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in wine and beer production to remove unwanted scum.
In this case, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is no longer present in the final product and is therefore considered a processing aid.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is authorised without quantitative restrictions, exclusively for food supplements in tablet or dragee form.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in cosmetics and medicines.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a binder in many pharmaceutical tablets.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical, and industrial sectors because of its excellent binding, stabilizing, film-forming, dispersing, and solubilizing properties.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone binds to polar molecules exceptionally well, owing to its polarity.
This has led to E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used's application in coatings for photo-quality ink-jet papers and transparencies, as well as in inks for inkjet printers.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also used in personal care products, such as shampoos and toothpastes, in paints, and adhesives that must be moistened, such as old-style postage stamps and envelopes.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used has also been used in contact lens solutions and in steel-quenching solutions.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is the basis of the early formulas for hair sprays and hair gels, and still continues to be a component of some.
As a food additive, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a stabilizer and has E number E1201.
E1201 PolyvinylpyrrolidoneP (crospovidone) is E1202.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is also used in the wine industry as a fining agent for white wine and some beers.
In molecular biology, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone can be used as a blocking agent during Southern blot analysis as a component of Denhardt's buffer.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is also exceptionally good at absorbing polyphenols during DNA purification.
Polyphenols are common in many plant tissues and can deactivate proteins if not removed and therefore inhibit many downstream reactions like PCR.
In microscopy, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is useful for making an aqueous mounting medium.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone can be used to screen for phenolic properties, as referenced in a 2000 study on the effect of plant extracts on insulin production
-Medicine uses of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone has a high expansion capacity and acts as an emulsifier .
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used to improve and accelerate the release of the drug in medicinal tablets.
MEDICAL USES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
There are high-purity injectable grades of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone available on the market, for specific use in intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous applications.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a frequently used binder in pharmaceutical tablet formulations.
Pharmacokinetic studies in humans and various laboratory animal models indicate no to very little systemic absorption of
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone following oral administration.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone added to iodine forms a complex called povidone-iodine that possesses disinfectant properties.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in various products such as solutions, ointment, pessaries, liquid soaps, and surgical scrubs.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is sold under the trade names Pyodine and Betadine, among others.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in pleurodesis (fusion of the pleura because of incessant pleural effusions).
For this purpose, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is as effective and safe as talc, and may be preferred because of its easy availability and low cost.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in some contact lenses and their packaging solutions.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone reduces friction, thus acting as a lubricant, or wetting agent, built into the lens.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as a lubricant in some eye drops.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone was used as a plasma volume expander for trauma victims after the 1950s.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is not preferred as a volume expander due to its ability to provoke histamine release and also interfere with blood grouping.
WHAT IS E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE FOR AND WHERE IS IT USED?
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a very versatile component.
In 1930, the E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone patent was filed as one of the most interesting chemicals in acetylene chemistry and was used to replace blood plasma and later in a variety of applications in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics.
Diet
Ingredient included in the list of European food additives as E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone with anti-caking and emulsifying functions.
Cosmetics
Antistatic agent.
The buildup of static electricity directly affects products and causes electrostatic adsorption.
The antistatic ingredient, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, reduces static electricity buildup and surface resistivity on the skin and hair.
Binder.
A binding compound used in cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products as an anti-caking agent, making the product E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is added to silky, compact, and homogeneous.
The binder, natural such as mucilages, gums, and starches, or chemical, can be in powder or liquid form.
Emulsion stabilizer.
Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable.
Emulsion stabilizers improve the formation and stability of single and double emulsions.
It is important to note that molar mass plays an important role in the structure-function relationship.
Film-forming agent.
Produces a very thin, continuous film with an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion, and adhesiveness on skin or hair to counteract or limit damage from external factors such as chemicals, UV rays, and pollution.
Hair fixative.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, with its protective film, creates stiffness and hold in the hair.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone's hydrophilic and elastic properties also form bonds between hair fibers when applied evenly, helping to maintain a particular shape for a certain period of time.
Viscosity control agent.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone controls and adjusts viscosity to the required level to achieve optimal chemical and physical stability of the product and dosage in gels, suspensions, emulsions, and solutions.
PROPERTIES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is soluble in water and other polar solvents.
For example, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is soluble in various alcohols, such as methanol and ethanol, as well as in more exotic solvents like the deep eutectic solvent formed by choline chloride and urea (Relin).
When dry E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is a light flaky hygroscopic powder, readily absorbing up to 40% of its weight in atmospheric water.
In solution, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used has excellent wetting properties and readily forms films.
This makes E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used good as a coating or an additive to coatings.
A 2014 study found fluorescent properties of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone and its oxidized hydrolyzate.
TYPES OF E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
There are four types of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone.
The number K following E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone indicates the molecular weight of the chemical.
For example, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K 15, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K 30, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K 60, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K 90.
Molecular weight is expressed in Dalyan units.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is an inert chemical substance due to its physiological structure.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used has the ability to form complexes with inorganic salts.
Average molecular weights are as follows:
PvP K-15 = 10000
PvP K-30=40000
PvP K-60=160000
PvP K-90=360000
The K value, or molecular weight, of Pvp is an important factor determining its various properties.
To reduce the amount of PvP usage per unit area, the PvP server with the highest K value should be used.
HISTORY of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used was first synthesized by BASF chemist Walter Reppe, and a patent was filed in 1939 for one of the derivatives of acetylene chemistry.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone was initially used as a blood plasma substitute and later in a wide variety of applications in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics and industrial production.
BASF continues to make E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone, including a pharmaceutical portfolio under the brand name of Kollidon
Food additive with emulsifying, stabilizing, substance-support for other additives, thickening and glazing role.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is a synthetic compound of mineral origin, which, at the moment of its discovery in 1939, was used as a substitute for human plasma, as well as in many medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications.
In the food industry, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used is used as a clarifying agent for some beverages, for surface covering of fresh fruits and in food supplements in tablet or dragee form.
HOW IS E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE PRODUCED?
To obtain crude E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), a polymerization method is applied.
In the recovery method, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is extracted with dilute acetic acid and 50% ethyl alcohol .
1-Vinyl-2-Prolidone, purified with hydrogen peroxide , is extracted after a polymerization reaction in the presence of ammonia and some amines.
WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE?
In terms of physical appearance, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is in the form of a solid powder or crystals.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a hygroscopic chemical.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a relatively stable compound.
However, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone will precipitate when heated with sodium metasilicate and trisodium phosphate .
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a chemical that exhibits a high degree of compatibility with many other chemicals.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone's melting point is around 165 °C.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone's boiling point is around 90-93 °C.
The concentration of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is 1.69 g/cm³.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone has very good solubility in water and methyl alcohol .
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer readily dissolves in cold water, and concentration is limited only by viscosity.
It is possible to prepare free-flowing E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30 polymer solutions at concentrations up to 60% with only a moderate effect on density.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-60 and K-90 polymers are commercially available as 45% and 20% aqueous solutions, respectively.
CHARACTERISTICS OF E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is characterized by its strong affinity for water and polar molecules.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone can absorb significant amounts of water while remaining chemically stable, making it highly useful in formulations requiring moisture retention, binding, or solubilization.
One of its most important characteristics is E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone's excellent film-forming capability.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone forms transparent, flexible, adhesive films that are resistant to oils and many solvents.
This property makes E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone valuable in coatings, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing.
Another important feature is E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone's ability to form complexes with many substances, including iodine, dyes, tannins, phenols, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
This complexing ability of E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone improves stability, solubility, and controlled release properties in many applications.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is also highly versatile because its viscosity and performance can be adjusted by selecting different molecular weight grades.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL BEHAVIOR of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone behaves as a nonionic hydrophilic polymer with strong solvent compatibility.
In water, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone rapidly dissolves to form clear solutions with varying viscosities depending on molecular weight.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone exhibits excellent dispersing and stabilizing properties because it can adsorb onto particle surfaces and prevent aggregation.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone also acts as a protective colloid in suspensions and emulsions.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is chemically stable under normal storage conditions but may slowly degrade at very high temperatures or under strong oxidizing conditions.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone readily absorbs atmospheric moisture because of its hygroscopic nature.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone can interact with numerous compounds through hydrogen bonding and dipole interactions, which contributes to its excellent solubilizing and binding performance.
FUNCTION & CHARACTERISTICS of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
Thickening and filling agent, stabiliser and used in pharmaceutical tablets.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a synthetic, water-soluble polymer derived from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is utilized in the food industry primarily for its stabilizing, thickening, and emulsifying properties.
PURPOSE IN PRODUCTS of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
• Stabilizer and Thickener:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is employed to enhance the texture and stability of various food products, ensuring consistency and extending shelf life.
• Carrier for Flavors and Vitamins:
Due to its binding properties, E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone serves as a carrier for flavors and vitamins in dietary supplements and fortified foods, aiding in the uniform distribution of these additives.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER ADDITIVES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is compatible with a variety of other food additives and ingredients, making it versatile in different formulations.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone's binding and stabilizing properties can enhance the effectiveness of other additives.
NATURAL OCCURRENCE of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a synthetic compound and does not occur naturally.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is produced through chemical polymerization processes.
ALTERNATIVES AND SUBSTITUTES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
Other stabilizers and thickeners used as alternatives to E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone include:
• Gum Arabic (E414):
A natural gum derived from the sap of the acacia tree, used as a stabilizer and emulsifier.
• Xanthan Gum (E415):
A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in various food products.
PRODUCTION of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is produced synthetically by polymerization of pyrrolidine carboxylic acid using gamma radiation.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is of petroleum origin.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone is synthesized from vinylpyrrolidone in a multi-step chemical reaction.
SYNTHESIS PROCESS of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
The synthesis process takes place in several phases:
Step 1: Preparation of raw material :
N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP), a type of vinyl monomer.
Phase 2: Polymerization .
NVP undergoes a polymerization reaction, in which multiple NVP molecules react together to form long chains.
This reaction begins with the addition of a suitable initiator, which initiates the polymerization process.
Step 3: Purification .
The resulting polyvinylpyrrolidone is then purified to remove any unreacted NVP and other impurities with a series of washing and filtration steps.
Step 4: Drying .
The purified polyvinylpyrrolidone is then dried to remove any residual solvent.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone comes in the form of a fine, white powder.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
Physical State: Powder, flakes, granules, or solution
Appearance: White to off-white hygroscopic powder
Odor: Odorless or faint characteristic odor
Taste: Slightly bitter or nearly tasteless
Hygroscopicity: Highly hygroscopic
Solubility in Water: Freely soluble
Solubility in Ethanol: Soluble
Solubility in Methanol: Soluble
Solubility in Chloroform: Insoluble
Solubility in Ether: Insoluble
pH Stability: Stable over wide pH range
pH of Aqueous Solution: Approximately 3–7
Melting Point: Softens gradually; no sharp melting point
Glass Transition Temperature: Approximately 130–180°C depending on grade
Thermal Stability: Good
Density: Approximately 1.2 g/cm³
Bulk Density: Variable
Viscosity: Depends strongly on molecular weight
Film-forming Ability: Excellent
Adhesion: Excellent
Binding Capacity: High
Surface Activity: Moderate
Complex Formation Ability: Strong
Moisture Absorption: High
Chemical Stability: Good
Oxidation Resistance: Good
Compatibility: Compatible with many organic and inorganic compounds
Biodegradability: Limited
Ionic Character: Nonionic polymer
Toxicity: Low under approved conditions
Volatility: Non-volatile
Flammability: Combustible at high temperatures
Food Additive Code: E1201
INS Number: INS 1201
Chemical Name: Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Common Abbreviation: PVP
CAS Number: 9003-39-8
EC Number / EINECS: 618-363-4
Monomer CAS Number: 88-12-0 (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)
Polymer Type: Synthetic vinyl polymer
Molecular Formula: (C6H9NO)n
Repeating Unit Formula: C6H9NO
Molecular Weight: Variable depending on polymer grade
Molecular Weight Range: Approximately 2,500–1,300,000 g/mol
K-Value Range: K-12 to K-120
Chemical formula: (C6H9NO)n
Molar mass: 2,500–2,500,000 g·mol−1
Appearance: white to light yellow, hygroscopic, amorphous powder
Density: 1.2 g/cm3
Melting point: 150 to 180 °C (302 to 356 °F; 423 to 453 K) (glass temperature)
Molecular formula : C 6 H 9 NO (C 6 H 9 NO)n
Molecular weight : 111.144 g/mol
UNITS : 76H9G81541
CAS: 9003-39-8 88-12-0 9003-39-8 94800-10-9 153631-60-8 1229193-78-5
EC Number: 1312995-182-4 201-800-4 607-660-4 618-363-4
PubChem Substance ID: 24899318
MDL number: MFCD00149016
Beilstein Registry Number: 110513
DSSTox Substance ID: DTXSID2021440 DTXSID0025941
InChI=1S/C6H9NO/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6(7)8/h2H,1,3-5H2
InChl Key: WHNWPMSKXPGLAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C=CN1CCCC1=O
IUPAC: 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one
ChEBI: 82551
FIRST AID MEASURES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of E1201 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
