N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)

Chemical Name: N-Methylpyrrolidone
Synonyms: 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, NMP
CAS NO.:872-50-4
Molecular weight :99.1g/mol
Density@25ÿ? 1.028 g/ml
Boiling Point:204ÿ?
Melting Point:-23.6ÿ?
Flash Point:91ÿ?
Chemical Structure:





Molecular Formula: C5H9NO
DISCRIPTIONS: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid, with a faint amine odor. NMP is miscible with water and conventional organic solvents.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Appearance Clear,colorless liquid
APHA 50 max.(Pt-Co Color)
Assay 99.0% min. (by gas chromatography)
¥Ã-Butyrolactone 0.2%max. (by gas chromatography)
Amines 0.2% max. (by gas chromatography)
Water 0.1% max.
APPLICATIONS:
ÿ?petrochemical applications ÿ?synthetic plastic elements
ÿ?extraction/recovery of acetylene and butadiene ÿ?dyeing fibers and leather
ÿ?dehydration of natural gas ÿ?synthesis medium for high MW. polymers
ÿ?pesticides ÿ?synthetic fiber spinning medium
ÿ?pigment dispersions ÿ?lube oil processing
PACKING: 200kgs plastic drum.
SAFETY:
Care should be used when handling NMP. Skin contact should be avoided. Contact can result in irritation; prolonged contact can result in redness and dermatitis. Butyl rubber or FEP Teflon gloves are recommended when handling NMP. A good skin cream should be used after washing the affected area. As with all solvents, the workplace should be well ventilated and safety goggles must be worn. Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information on safety.
STORAGE & HANDLING:
NMP has an almost unlimited shelf life in sealed containers when properly stored in a protected storage area in
original unopened containers or protected from moisture. It is neither explosive nor spontaneously flammable in air. However, it is combustible. When ignited, NMP will sustain a fire. All types of fire extinguishers are effective against NMP fires.