N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

PurTech


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 (lit.)
Density 1.028 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

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
UN Number NA

Description

Application
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is widely used in petrochemical processing paint removers pharmaceuticals and electronics manufacturing. It is also used in polymer and resin production.

Purpose
The main purpose of N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is to dissolve a wide range of substances efficiently in industrial processes. It helps improve chemical reactions cleaning operations and product formulation.

General Description
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. It is a highly polar organic solvent with the chemical formula CHNO.