Crospovidone

كروسبوفيدون

KindExcipient
ClassDisintegrant — super-disintegrant
SynonymsCrospovidone, PVPP, Cross-linked povidone, Kollidon CL, Polyplasdone XL, insoluble PVP
Common uses / formsSuper-disintegrant in tablets/capsules incl. ODT; 2–5% w/w
PropertiesWhite cross-linked insoluble homopolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone; disintegrates by rapid wicking/capillary action, no gelling
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsEU, China
Dominant inbound routeEU
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesSpecialty polymer; fine (CL) vs coarse (CL-M/XL-10) grades; hygroscopic
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Crospovidone — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-crospovidone.html