PVP; Povidone; Poly[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene]
Average M.W. 40,000.
Functional Use in Foods: Clarifying Agent; Separation / Filtration Aid; Stabilizer; Bodying Agent; Tableting Aid; Dispersant
Chemical Formula |
(C6H9NO)n |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. (111.14)n |
CAS # |
9003-39-8 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
1 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Nitrogen (Anhydrous Basis) | 11.5-12.8% |
K-Value | 27-32 |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Aldehydes (as Acetaldehyde) | 0.05% |
Hydrazine | 1 mg/kg |
Lead | 2 mg/kg |
Residue on Ignition | 0.1% |
Unsaturation (as Vinylpyrrolidinone) | 0.1% |
Water | 5.0% |
UPS limit |
150 lb |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.