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Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone vegan?

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Vegan

A synthetic water-soluble polymer produced by the polymerisation of N-vinylpyrrolidone. It is used in pharmaceutical tablets, shampoos, toothpastes, adhesives, and as a film-forming agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Crospovidone, Kollidon, Plasdone, Povidone, PVP
E number E1201
CAS number 9003-39-8
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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