New Trends in the Global Market of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)

In the field of fine chemicals in today's world, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)  undoubtedly occupies an indispensable position. As a multifunctional polymer compound, PVP has been widely used in many fields such as medicine, cosmetics, food and industry since it was first synthesized by BASF in 1938. With its excellent solubility, chemical stability, low toxicity and film-forming properties, PVP not only plays a key role in daily life, but also plays an important role in high-tech fields.

Recently, new changes and opportunities have emerged in the global PVP market. The dynamics of global supply chains have changed significantly as BASF, one of the world's major producers, encounters production difficulties

The discovery and early application of PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), invented by German chemical company BASF in 1938, was initially used as a plasma substitute. This discovery opened the history of PVP as a biomedical material. During World War II, PVP was widely used in medical rescue to treat the wounded due to its similarity to plasma proteins.

PVP is a water-soluble synthetic polymer with excellent solubility, chemical stability, low toxicity and film-forming properties. These properties allow PVP to remain stable in a variety of solvents while being human-friendly and can be used in products that come into direct or indirect contact with the human body. In addition, its film-forming properties make it an excellent binder and stabilizer in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Due to its unique chemical and physical properties, PVP has a wide range of applications in many fields. In the pharmaceutical industry, PVP is often used as a binder, solvent and dispersant for tablets to improve the stability and bioavailability of drugs. In the cosmetics industry, it is used to increase product stability and extend shelf life while providing better texture and appearance. In the food industry, PVP is used as a safe additive to improve product stability and quality. In addition, PVP is used in industrial applications, such as the coating and ink industry, to enhance adhesion, improve flow and water resistance. These applications highlight the versatility and importance of PVP in modern industry and daily life.