POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE
Prepared at the 30th JECFA (1986), published in FNP 37 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). An ADI of 0-50 mg/kg bw was established at the 30th JECFA (1986)
SYNONYMS Povidone, PVP; INS No. 1201
DEFINITION
Chemical names Polyvinylpyrrolidone, poly-[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)- ethylene]
C.A.S. number 9003-39-8
Chemical formula (C6H9NO)n
Formula weight Lower molecular weight range product: about 40 000 Higher molecular weight range product: about 360 000 Assay Not less than 12.2% and not more than 13.0% of Nitrogen (N) on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White to tan powder; supplied in two molecular weight forms; the molecular
weight value is an average molecular weight for the two forms
FUNCTIONAL USES
Clarifying agent, stabilizer, bodying agent, tableting adjunct, dispersing agent
