N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Properties

Vapour pressure 0.29 mmHg ( 20 °C), 0.99 mmHg ( 40 °C)
Autoignition temp. 518 °F
Explosion limit 9.5 %
Assay Purity > 99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.47 (lit.)
B pt. 202 °C (lit.), 81-82 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. ?24 °C
Density 1.028 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H319,H335,H360D
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P261 - P264 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29337990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 2810

Description

Application
NMP is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals petrochemicals agrochemicals paints coatings cleaning agents and lithium-ion batteries. It also serves as a solvent for polymers resins and chemical synthesis processes.

Purpose
The primary purpose of NMP is to dissolve disperse or extract substances that are difficult to process with other solvents. It improves reaction efficiency product quality and processing performance in various industrial applications.

General Description
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is a colorless to pale yellow organic solvent with high solvency low volatility and excellent chemical and thermal stability. It is miscible with water and many organic solvents.