White to tan powder; supplied in two molecular weight forms; the molecular weight value is an average molecular weight for the two forms.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| European Union | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Afghanistan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Austria | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Belgium | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Cyprus | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Denmark | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Estonia | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Finland | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| France | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Germany | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Greece | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Hungary | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Ireland | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Italy | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Latvia | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Lithuania | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Malta | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Netherlands | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Poland | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Portugal | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Romania | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Slovakia | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Slovenia | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Spain | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Sweden | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Australia | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| New Zealand | Approved | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Made from formaldehyde - supposed to be inert and non-toxic. Excess may cause damage to the lungs or kidneys, gas and faecal impaction. Carcinogenic. Avoid it.
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Dispersing agent, coating for tablets; used in artificial sweeteners
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Cancer, lung and kidney damage; liver toxicity, allergic reactions, skin reactions. Made from acetylene, hydrogen, formaldehyde, ammonia
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Cancer, lung and kidney damage; liver toxicity, allergic reactions, skin reactions. Made from acetylene, hydrogen, formaldehyde, ammonia
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Cancer, lung and kidney damage; liver toxicity, allergic reactions, skin reactions. Made from acetylene, hydrogen, formaldehyde, ammonia
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Synthetic polymer made from formaldehyde - supposed to be inert and non-toxic. Excess may cause damage to the lungs or kidneys, gas and faecal impaction. Dispersing agent, colour stabiliser, Flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals. Coating for tablets; used in artificial sweeteners in low joule foods and chewing gum. Carcinogenic. Avoid it. Light sensitive, hygroscopic. Other names: povidone, PVP
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Synthetic polymer made from formaldehyde - supposed to be inert and non-toxic. Excess may cause damage to the lungs or kidneys, gas and faecal impaction. Dispersing agent, colour stabiliser, Flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals. Coating for tablets; used in artificial sweeteners in low joule foods and chewing gum. Carcinogenic. Avoid it. Light sensitive, hygroscopic. Other names: povidone, PVP
E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Synthetic polymer made from formaldehyde - supposed to be inert and non-toxic. Excess may cause damage to the lungs or kidneys, gas and faecal impaction. Dispersing agent, colour stabiliser, Flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals. Coating for tablets; used in artificial sweeteners in low joule foods and chewing gum. Carcinogenic. Avoid it. Light sensitive, hygroscopic. Other names: povidone, PVP
Povidone
PVP
Polyvidone or Povidone
1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer
poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone)
poly(vinylpyrrolidinone)
pvp
vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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