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PVP
AKA “N-VINYL-2-PYRROLIDONE, 88-12-0, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone, Vinylpyrrolidone, 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one, 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, Vinylbutyrolactam, Vinylpyrrolidinone, 1-Vinylpyrrolidinone”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
PVP
AKA: N-VINYL-2-PYRROLIDONE, 88-12-0, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone, Vinylpyrrolidone, 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one, 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, Vinylbutyrolactam, Vinylpyrrolidinone, 1-Vinylpyrrolidinone
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer
Solubility Soluble in water and many organic solvents
Formula
C6H9NO
Mol. Weight
111.14
CAS #
9003-39-8
State
NKRA; Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Polyvinylpyrrolidone was synthesized in the 1930s in Germany and adopted by the cosmetics industry in the 1950s as a binding, film-forming, and stabilizing agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Anaphylaxis to polyvinylpyrrolidone after vaginal application of povidone-iodine.
Adachi A, Fukunaga A, Hayashi K, Kunisada M, Horikawa T
Contact dermatitis, 2003
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Impacts of Gum Arabic and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with Salicylic Acid on Peach Fruit (Prunus persica) Shelf Life.
Taher MA, Lo'ay AA, Gouda M, Limam SA, Abdelkader MFM et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR