NVP (N-Vinylpyrrolidone)

Product Name: NVP (N-Vinylpyrrolidone)
CAS NO.: 88-12-0
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid, with characteristic odor; good fluidity.

 

 

Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents;

Boiling point 148°C (13 mmHg), melting point -15°C;

Flash point 129°C (closed cup), relative density 1.04 g/ml @20°C;

Chemically reactive, easily undergoes polymerization reaction under initiation conditions to form polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP);

Moderate toxicity, irritating to eyes and skin, should be stored in cool and dry place away from light.
Product Standards: Compliant with industrial grade standards (e.g., purity ≥99.5%).

 

 

Polymer Synthesis

As monomer for producing PVP, copovidone (VP/VA copolymer), crosslinked PVP and other vinylpyrrolidone polymers, widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and coatings industries.

Key raw material for synthesizing water-soluble resins with excellent film-forming, adhesive and dispersing properties.

Textile Industry

Used in textile finishing agents to improve fabric softness, anti-static property and dyeing uniformity;

As auxiliary in synthetic fiber spinning to enhance fiber strength and processing performance.

Paint & Coatings

Added to water-based coatings as film-forming aid to improve coating adhesion, flexibility and water resistance;

Used in UV-curable coatings to adjust viscosity and enhance crosslinking efficiency.

Adhesives & Sealants

Component of pressure-sensitive adhesives, providing good initial adhesion and cohesive strength;

Used in hot-melt adhesives for packaging industry to improve melt fluidity and bonding speed.

Petroleum & Mining

As oilfield fracturing fluid additive to adjust fluid viscosity and enhance proppant suspension;

Applied in mineral processing as dispersant to improve ore flotation efficiency.

Electronics Industry

Used in production of electronic adhesives and encapsulants for semiconductor components;

As cleaning agent for precision electronic parts due to its good dissolving capability.

Other Applications

In cosmetics industry as ingredient of hair sprays and styling products for film-forming property;

As reactive diluent in radiation curing processes;

Intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

 

 

Index	Specification
Purity	≥99.5% (GC)
Water Content	≤0.1%
Hydroquinone (HQ)	100-150 ppm (as inhibitor)
Color (APHA)	≤30
pH Value	5.0-7.0

 

 

Flammable, avoid contact with open flame and high heat;

Operate in well-ventilated environment, wear protective gloves and goggles;

Store in tightly sealed containers, away from oxidizing agents and polymerizing initiators.

 

 

NVP is a key fine chemical intermediate, with global production capacity concentrated in major chemical companies. Its market demand grows steadily driven by development of water-based coatings, biodegradable polymers and green adhesive technologies.

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