Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Synonyms: K-30;POVIDONE;POP;POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE K 25;POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE K 30;POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE K 90;POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE K 60;POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE-DIVERGAN RS CAS: 9003-39-8 MF: (C6H9NO)n

Chemical Properties white powder Usage suitable for gene delivery General Description White powder. Compatible with a wide range of hydrophilic and hydrophobic resins. Air & Water Reactions Hygroscopic. Water soluble. Reactivity Profile Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a polymeric material and probably has low reactivity. Polyvinylpyrrolidone reacts as a weak base.

Health Hazard SYMPTOMS: Polyvinylpyrrolidone may cause interstitial fibrosis in the lungs. Lesions regress when patient is no longer being exposed to the compound. Fire Hazard Flash point data for Polyvinylpyrrolidone are not available, but Polyvinylpyrrolidone is probably non-flammable.