Description

Vinylpyrrolidone-Vinylamine Copolymer is a cationic, water-soluble polymer synthesized from N-vinylpyrrolidone and N-vinylformamide, followed by hydrolysis. This unique structure provides excellent film-forming, adhesion, and substantivity properties, making it a versatile functional additive. It is primarily utilized in personal care, water treatment, and paper manufacturing industries to enhance performance and stability. Its cationic nature allows for effective interaction with anionic surfaces and materials.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a film-forming agent, hair fixative, and conditioning polymer in shampoos, conditioners, styling gels, and skin care products.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a flocculant and coagulant aid for the clarification and dewatering of industrial wastewater and municipal sludge.
• Paper Industry: Functions as a dry strength agent, retention aid, and drainage aid to improve paper quality and production efficiency.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a dye-fixing agent, antistatic agent, and finishing auxiliary to improve color fastness and handle.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances adhesion, tack, and water resistance in various adhesive formulations.
• Industrial Coatings: Improves pigment dispersion, film formation, and substrate adhesion in water-based coating systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vinylpyrrolidone-Vinylamine Copolymer
CAS No.	28158-56-7
Molecular Formula	(C6H9NO)m(C3H5N)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (typically 10,000 - 1,000,000 g/mol)
Synonyms	VP/VA Copolymer; N-Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinylamine Copolymer; Poly(vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinylamine); PVP-Vinylamine Copolymer; Cationic PVP Copolymer; Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinylformamide Copolymer (Hydrolyzed); Luviquat® Care Polymer (BASF); Gafquat® HS-100 (Ashland)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Vinylpyrrolidone-Vinylamine Copolymer is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent performance, including analysis of cationic charge density, viscosity, solids content, and residual monomers. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or aqueous solution
Solid Content	As per grade (typically 30-50% for solutions)
Cationic Charge Density	As per grade
Viscosity	As per grade
pH (as supplied)	4.0 - 7.0
Residual VPy (Vinylpyrrolidone)	< 100 ppm
Residual VFA (Vinylformamide)	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.