Povidone (PVP)

Povidone (Polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP) is a water-soluble polymer used in many products, but most commonly recognized as the carrier in Povidone-Iodine, a broad-spectrum antiseptic for preventing infection in wounds, cuts, and surgical sites, working by releasing iodine to kill microbes. Beyond medicine, PVP acts as a binder in tablets, a lubricant in eye drops, and an additive in technical applications like batteries, ceramics, and inks, leveraging its solubility, film-forming, and complexing properties