Chemical Substance - Povidone

NHPID name:

Povidone

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Proper name(s):

1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer

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Roles

Purposes:

Adhesive , Binder , Clarifying Agent , Disintegrant , Dispersing Agent , Film Former , Stabilizing Agent , Viscosity Increasing Agent

Restrictions:

Detail:

Ophthalmic products with a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1% are considered a non-NHP.

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Rationale:

A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD