PVP-K 90 Polymer Powder
Some of the benefits of PVP-K 90 Polymer include a strong stiff hold, ability to stabilize foam, excellent compatibility with acrylate thickeners, PVP-K 90 is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it produces shine.
Description
PVP-K 90 Polymer Powder
PVP-K 90 Polymer is used in many industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and medicine. It is used in adhesive glue applications, water filter membranes, crop protection, seed treatment and coating, as a thickening agent in tooth whitening gels, and in syrups and gelatine capsules; and these are just a few examples.
The personal care industry also has uses for PVP-K
PVP-K 90 is a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer that is used in hair styling applications for it's ability to form clear, hard, glossy films. It is an ingredient in hairsprays, mousses, gels, styling lotions/creams, hair colorants, and novelty style products. It is also used in body sprays to set glitter on the skin.
You can also purchase a ready to use 20% Solution HERE: PVP-K - 20% Solution
Some of the benefits of PVP-K 90 include a strong stiff hold, ability to stabilize foam, excellent compatibility with acrylate thickeners, PVP-K 90 is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it produces shine.
YOUR DIRECT SOURCE FOR WHOLESALE BULK PVP-K 90
We have been supplying PVP-K for many years now to all industries. As a personal care product manufacturer Essentials by Catalina is able use its buying power and great vendor relationships to keep pricing competitive and the product fresh. So if you were searching for the perfect PVP-K 90 supplier, you've found the right place.
Uses
- Application: Hair gels - in particular wet look gels
- Purpose: to give hold
- Recommended percentage: 1-5% depending on formula.
- Application: Hair mousses, pump sprays, liquid hair setting preparations
- Purpose: to give hold
- Recommended percentage: 1-5% depending on formula.
- Application: Glitter Lotions with Glitter and or Mica
- Purpose: To set glitter on skin when lotion is applied.
- Recommended percentage: 1% is sufficient.
Interestingly enough, this has also been used in finishing sprays for setting makeup, although we do not have a recommended percentage for this.
Use this batch calculator to help you determine exactly how much you need to use of this ingredient for your next batch.
Batch Calculator
Ingredients
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Product Suggestions
Additional Notes
- Usage Level: Typical use level 1.0 - 5.0 percent solids
SPECIAL NOTE WHEN USING PVP-K 90 IN LOTION PREPARATIONS
Before using it in your formulations, it will be necessary to dissolve the powder in DI (Distilled Water) water which you should preserve. Solution should be mixed as follows.
- 20% PVP
- 79% DI or Distilled water
- 1% Preservative.( ideally the same one already in the lotion formula)
Mix until dissolved. Add into formula at 1% - 5%.
You can also purchase a ready to use solution HERE: PVP-K - 20% Solution
These are only suggested usage rates. Each formulation is different and you must test in small batches to find the percentages that work best for you. Always start by mixing in a low percentage, then gradually add until you reach your desired result.
Technical
This carries a GHS Warning signal word for combustible dust — it can form a combustible dust concentration in air. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources, and avoid generating airborne dust.
Product Profile
Physical characteristics and solubility
Powder
Opaque
White
Yes
5.0 – 9.0
0.4 – 0.6 g/cm³
Ingredients
Common and INCI names for your product label
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-K 90)
This is a single-ingredient raw material (95–100% N-Vinylpyrrolidone Polymer per the SDS) — no preservative system to declare. The copy button copies the INCI declaration.
Storage & Shelf Life
How to keep this powder stable batch to batch
Airtight container, cool dry place
1 Year
Keep It Sealed
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Reseal carefully and keep upright once opened to prevent leakage.
Minimize Dust and Keep Away From Ignition Sources
Guard against dust accumulation, use only non-sparking tools, and store away from combustible and incompatible materials.
Pre-Dissolve Before Use in Lotions
For lotion preparations, dissolve the powder in distilled water first (roughly 20% PVP, 79% water, 1% preservative) rather than adding it directly to the finished formula.
Test Before Scaling
Run a small batch first to confirm hold and film formation in your specific formulation before committing to a full production run.
Quality & Compliance
Regulatory status at a glance
Warning — combustible dust
Hazardous — labeling applies
> 10,000 mg/kg (very low toxicity)
Does not contain listed chemicals
SARA 311/312 lists this as an Acute Health Hazard, and the SDS separately notes it's known to be hazardous to the aquatic environment — avoid release to waterways. Not readily biodegradable; not expected to bioaccumulate.
Disclaimer: The technical specifications above reflect standard production values and may vary slightly between batches. Always conduct your own small-batch testing and stability studies before scaling up to production.
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