Appearance
Colorless to light yellow liquid with an amine odor
Function
NMP is used to recover certain hydrocarbons generated in the processing petrochemicals, such as the recovery of 1,3-butadiene and acetylene. It is used to absorb hydrogen sulfide from sour gas and hydrodesulfurization facilities. Due to its good solvency properties NMP is used to dissolve a wide range of polymers. It also used as a solvent for surface treatment of textiles, resins, and metal coated plastics or as a paint stripper.
Synonyms
Micropure EG,; N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone; Pharmasolve; Pyrol M; 1-Methyl-5-pyrrolidinone; N-Methyl-a-pyrrolidone
Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition. Protect against physical damage.
Packages
- 250 ml. Glass Bottle
- 460 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Solvents
- petrolatums
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 91 øC
- Melting Point: -24 øC (-11 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 99.13 g/mol