METHYL PYRROLIDONE- ▸ Resin and polymer solvent: Dissolves resins, polymers, pigments, and coatings.
- ▸ Paint stripping: Used as a solvent in paint and coating removers.
- ▸ Microelectronics: Solvent in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing.
- ▸ Petrochemical extraction: Recovers aromatics (BTX) and butadiene and removes acid gases.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP, CAS 872-50-4) is a high-boiling polar aprotic lactam solvent. It is widely used as a solvent for resins, polymers, pigments, and coatings, in paint stripping, and in microelectronics and semiconductor processing. It also serves as an extraction solvent in petrochemical processing, including aromatics and butadiene recovery and acid-gas removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Micropure EG-2?
Micropure EG-2 is a grade of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP, CAS 872-50-4, C5H9NO), a high-boiling polar aprotic lactam solvent. It is supplied as a high-purity solvent for resins, polymers, pigments, coatings, and electronics processing.
What is N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone used for?
NMP is used as a solvent for resins, polymers, pigments, and coatings, in paint and coating stripping, and in microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing. It also serves as an extraction solvent in petrochemical processing, including aromatics (BTX) and butadiene recovery and acid-gas removal.
Why is NMP used in microelectronics and semiconductor processing?
As a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent, NMP dissolves a wide range of polymers and photoresist residues while remaining stable at elevated process temperatures. High-purity grades such as Micropure EG-2 are specified where low metal and particulate content matter for electronics fabrication.
What is the UN number for shipping NMP?
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone ships under UN 1993 (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) per the SDS; confirm packing group and DOT/IMDG details with your shipper. RawSource supplies it in bulk drums and totes/IBCs with a CoA and SDS per shipment.
How is high-purity NMP priced and ordered in bulk?
Bulk NMP pricing depends on purity grade, volume, and packaging, so RawSource quotes against your specification rather than a fixed price. Submit a bulk RFQ with target purity, volume, and packaging for current pricing, MOQ, and lead time.