September 1, 2009

define PVP

"PVP" = polyvinyl pyrrolidone;
[ POLY VYnihl PYR ROH LIH DOHnn ] [root= (vinyl pyr ro li done)]
aka
.... polyvinylpyrrolidone
.... crospovidone [ KROS- POHV - eh - DOHN ] (per wikipedia...)

PVP is a petroleum-derived chemical
used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics.

It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign
bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.

[[ originally from (page no longer available):
www.ecoshoppe.com/glossary.html ]]


MATERIAL SAFETY SHEET:
http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/p5290.htm


NOTES:

(from google search, quote:)
"Use the SPI-Chem nonionic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to make any
surface more wetable."

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