Vinyl Pyrrolidone (NVP)

PVP Production: Essential monomer for manufacturing PVP used in medicine binders and hair styling products.
UV-Cure Systems: Used as a reactive diluent in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives to enhance curing speed.
Industrial Adhesives: Incorporated into polymer chains to improve moisture resistance and bonding strength on plastic substrates.

NVP, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone.

CAS: 88-12-0
EC: 201-800-4
Sectors: Plastics & Polymers, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Printing & Packaging

Vinyl Pyrrolidone (NVP) (CAS 88-12-0) is a high-reactivity monomer with 99.7% min purity, a clear, colorless to yellowish liquid that polymerizes readily and acts as the primary building block for Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP) and for UV-cured inks, coatings and adhesives. With 99.7% min purity , it is critical for producing polymers used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. It is valued for its ability to enhance the solubility and film-forming properties of polymers used in hair sprays, adhesive gels, and medicine tablet binders. In industrial applications, NVP is used in UV-cured inks and coatings to improve adhesion and hardness. Its ability to undergo co-polymerization with various acrylic monomers makes it a versatile tool for advanced material science.

Typical Properties

Molecular formula	C₆H₉NO
Molecular weight	111.14 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid. Combustible.
Form	Liquid
Color	Clear colorless to yellow
Melting point	13.5 °C
Boiling point	193 °C @ Press: 400 Torr
Density	1.04 g/cm³ @ Temp: 24 °C
Water solubility	miscible
Flash point	201 °F
pH	9-10 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C)
GHS signal word	Danger · Corrosive, Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
HS code	29337900
Grades available	Technical Grade

Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.

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