It is used in pharmaceuticals as a binder and stabilizer in cosmetics as a film former in food processing as a stabilizer and in industrial processes such as adhesives and coatings.

Its primary purpose is to act as a stabilizing binding and solubilizing agent that improves formulation consistency dispersion and performance of various products.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer made from repeating N-vinylpyrrolidone units known for its excellent film-forming and binding properties.