polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) bulk supplier for pharma manufacturers

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pvp) K12, K17, K25, K30, K60 Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Powder

Available Strengths: K12, K17, K25, K30, K60

Reference Brands: Kollidon (USA), Kollidon (EU)

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pvp) is a Pharmaceutical Excipients product available as Powder in strengths K12, K17, K25, K30, K60. It corresponds to the reference brands Kollidon (USA), Kollidon (EU). Verified GMP manufacturers and suppliers on PharmaTradz offer it in bulk for import worldwide, with regulatory documentation and dossier support available on request.

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Product Description:

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also known as povidone, is a synthetic, water-soluble polymer widely used in pharmaceutical, medical, and industrial formulations. It is produced by polymerizing the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone, resulting in a versatile compound with excellent solubility, binding ability, and film-forming properties. PVP is available in different molecular weights and viscosity grades, allowing manufacturers to select the most suitable grade depending on the intended formulation and performance requirements.

In the pharmaceutical industry, PVP is commonly used as an excipient in tablets, capsules, oral liquids, and topical preparations. It functions mainly as a binder in tablet manufacturing, helping to hold ingredients together and improve the strength and stability of the dosage form. Additionally, PVP acts as a solubilizing and dispersing agent, enhancing the dissolution of poorly soluble drugs and improving bioavailability. It is also used in controlled-release formulations and ophthalmic solutions due to its compatibility and safety profile.

Beyond pharmaceuticals, PVP is used in cosmetics, food processing, and various industrial applications where it serves as a stabilizer, thickener, and suspending agent. Because of its multifunctional properties and wide compatibility with other ingredients, PVP remains an important excipient in modern formulation development across multiple industries.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pvp) — third party manufacturing & bulk supply

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pvp) K12, K17, K25, K30, K60 is available through PharmaTradz for wholesale and bulk supply as well as on a third party (contract) manufacturing basis. Buyers sourcing this product generally take one of three routes:

Wholesale / bulk supply Stock or scheduled supply from an existing manufacturer. The fastest route where the product is already registered in your market.

Third party manufacturing Manufactured to your specification and packed under your own brand and label — suits distributors and brand owners building a portfolio in their market.

Dossier licensing Where a CTD, EU-CTD or ACTD dossier exists it can often be licensed for filing in your name, compressing market entry from years to months.

Indicative minimum order quantity

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pvp) is supplied as Powder — a dosage form priced by order value, so the indicative MOQ is a minimum order value of USD 5,000 per product. Actual MOQ is confirmed by the allocated manufacturer against your pack presentation and destination market. See full supply terms for dossier formats, market availability and shelf life.

Manufacturers of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pvp) listed on PharmaTradz hold site-level approvals across WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, USFDA, ANVISA and TGA, verified at onboarding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone) is used as a pharmaceutical excipient mainly as a binder in tablet manufacturing, a solubilizing agent to improve drug dissolution, and a stabilizer in liquid and semi-solid formulations. It is also used in topical and ophthalmic preparations and in drug delivery systems.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a synthetic polymer produced by polymerizing the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone. The resulting compound forms a water-soluble polymer widely used in pharmaceutical and industrial formulations.

Common trade names include Kollidon, Plasdone, Polyplasdone, and various PVP K-series grades used globally in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is manufactured by several excipient manufacturers worldwide, including BASF, Ashland, and other global pharmaceutical excipient suppliers.

The generic name is Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Povidone).

Well-known brand names include Kollidon, Plasdone, and Polyplasdone, depending on the manufacturer and grade.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is manufactured globally in countries with pharmaceutical excipient production facilities, including the United States, Germany, China, India, and several European countries.