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4/15/26

Unlocking the Power of PVP and Crospovidone in Pharmaceutical Formulations

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Azelis Canada is pleased to be the new distributor for JH Nanhang Life Sciences (JHNH), a trusted global manufacturer specializing in the production of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and crospovidone (PVPP). These excipients  play vital roles in ensuring that pharmaceutical formulations are effective, stable, and patient-friendly. They act as binders, disintegrants, and stabilizers, aiding in the delivery and release of APIs.

The right choice of excipients can significantly impact the drug’s performance, making it crucial for pharmaceutical manufacturers to select excipients that guarantee consistency and reliability.

Their wide range of excipients are designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern pharmaceutical formulations.
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JHNH Regulatory Certifications:

✓ China Pharmaceutical Registration License
✓ China Excipient Manufacturing License
✓ FDA certificate of registration
✓ Confirmation Letter of REACH Pre-registration
✓ ISO 9001 certificate
✓ DMF certificate
✓ HALAL certificate
✓ Certificate of Suitability (CEP)
✓ GMP Compliance
✓ KOSHER certificate
✓ Stability data (studies carried out in accordance with
✓ ICH Q1 guidelines)

Povidone (PVP): A Versatile Polymer for Diverse Applications

Povidone (PVP) is a water-soluble polymer that has become an essential excipient in the pharmaceutical industry.  It is a free-flowing powder with spherical particle morphology which ensures an easy handling in the formulation laboratory and production.

Its key functions include acting as a binder for wet granulation, a stabilizer for suspensions, and a film-former in coatings.
Due to its non-ionic nature, formulators do not risk interactions with ionic APIs.

JHNH offers three main grades of povidone each suited to different pharmaceutical applications. PVP K 25 and PVP K30 offer high adhesive properties at a relatively low viscosity, so formulators can expect great results at 3 – 7 % PVP in the formulation. PVP K 90 offers more adhesive strength at a higher viscosity, so formulators can even use a lower percentage of 1 – 3 %.

Name
k-value
Peroxide Limit
Monograph
Povidone K 25
22,5 - 27,0
≤ 400 ppm
USP, EP, JPE, CP
Povidone K 30
27,0 - 34,2
≤ 400 ppm
USP, EP, JPE, CP
Povidone K 90
81,0 - 97,2
≤ 400 ppm
USP, EP, JPE, CP

Each grade of povidone provides specific benefits depending on the formulation requirements, allowing manufacturers to fine-tune the excipient choice to meet desired therapeutic outcomes.

Crospovidone: The Gold Standard for Disintegration

In addition to their povidone offerings, JHNH provides a range of crospovidone (PVPP) products, which are cross-linked PVP polymers. Crospovidone is primarily used as a superdisintegrant; a critical excipient in formulations that ensures tablets and capsules break apart quickly, facilitating rapid drug release and absorption in the body. Crospovidone's effectiveness is essential for formulations where fast onset of action is required.

PVPP offers a great disintegration performance at low percentages (1 – 4 %) and can be used in direct compression, dry granulation and wet granulation. It is non-ionic, so there is no risk of unexpected interactions with ionic APIs.

JHNH's range of crospovidone includes three grades, that differ in particle size to meet the versatile requirements of formulators.
Name
Average Particle Size
Peroxide Limit
Monograph
Crospovidone XL
40 - 120 μm
≤ 400 ppm
USP, EP, JPE, CP
Crospovidone XL-10
20 - 40 μm
≤ 1000 ppm
USP, EP, JPE, CP


Sample Copovidone VA64 USP/EP

Why Choose JHNH’s products?

✅ Superior Quality and Consistency:
JHNH is committed to delivering products of the highest quality, adhering to international pharmacopeial standards (such as USP/EP/JP/BP/IP/CP).

✅ Regulatory Compliance and Safety:
They comply with all quality and safety standards and are cGMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified. Additionally, they are CEP, DMF and FDA as well as Halal and Kosher certified and have been audited by multiple international Pharma companies.

✅ Wide Range of Applications:
Whether you are formulating immediate-release, sustained-release, or complex dosage forms, JHNH’s diverse range of PVP and crospovidone grades offers solutions to meet various formulation challenges.

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Meet sustainability goals with JHNH solutions


Exceed customers’ objectives for sustainable solutions with ingredients that enable them to meet their environmental goals.

More than 80 percent of JHNH's portfolio is naturally-derived, and inherently biodegradable under OECD methods or sustainable in-use. 
 
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Our Supplier Partner -  JH Nanhang Life Sciences (JHNH)

JHNH is the leading PVP & PVPP manufacturer in China with an annual production capacity of 5,000MT.  JHNH adheres to international pharmacopeial standards (such as USP/EP/JP/BP/IP/CP) and comply with all quality and safety standards. Their products are CEP, DMF and FDA as well as Halal and Kosher certified and have been audited by multiple international Pharma companies. 

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