POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE (CED0001252)

POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE is an organic compound with the formula C6H9NO and an average molecular weight of 111.14 g/mol. POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE belongs to the pyrrolidones, a subclass of pyrrolidines within the organic compounds. In an industrial context, it serves a wide variety of roles, acting as a solvent, binder, film former, and pharmaceutical excipient. It is utilized as a thickening agent, viscosity modifier, and dispersing agent, as well as an emulsifier and surfactant. Additional industrial applications include its use as a fragrance, hair fixative, anti-static agent, and as processing aids not otherwise specified. The compound is found in or released from 32 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, communication cables or conductors, auxiliary devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials, among 11 other sources. In the category of food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of vinegar, wort, wine, or sparkling wine, among others. Its presence is also noted in building and construction materials such as tents, canopies, and floors. Furthermore, it occurs in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and non-electric simulated smoking devices.