N-Propyl Alcohol (n-Propanol) Or NMP Solvent

N-Methyl-2 Pyrrolidone (NMP) is a very versatile solvent with a wide range of uses. It a powerful compound that is considered reliable due to its high thermal and chemical stability. In spite of its use in a number of chemical products, NMP is biodegradable and recyclable (via distillation). NMP can be used for coating, cleaning and stripping. Some of its applications include: Photoresist stripping for electronics; Stripping agent for various consumer and industrial products; Cost-effective solution for graffiti removal; highly effective in removing crayon and lipstick from various surfaces; Solvent for use in pharmaceutical formulations; may be a good compound to use as an enhancer for more effective skin penetration of cosmetics and medicines; Solvent for mixing and producing various formulations for use in agriculture. The compound is usually a clear to a very light yellow liquid. It can be combined with commonly used solvents including chloroform, benzene, certain ketones or alcohols, and ethyl acetate. It has a high boiling temperature, a low volatility and a high flashpoint.