BIS Chemicals is a major supplier of high-purity electronic-grade N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) in Malaysia.
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, in short NMP, is a widely used solvent by various industries in Malaysia. It is generally known for its excellent solvency power, stability & a relatively low volatility, making it an efficient solvent especially in the advanced materials industries and also in the production of speciality chemicals.
Use cases of NMP (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone) in Malaysia
- Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing
Perhaps considered as its most well-known use case, the electronic grade solvent is extensively used in the electronics and semiconductor industry, due to its excellent usefulness in dissolving resins and polymers. Below are a few use cases of NMP in the semiconductor and electronics industry:
– Cleaning Agent
– Semiconductor wafer cleaning
– Circuit board production
– Lithium-ion battery production
2. Industrial cleaning and the petrochemical industry
NMP is a strong solvent, hence it is one of the most preferred options for heavy-duty cleaning
– It’s effective at removing resins, adhesives, and coatings
– Metal precision cleaning is also one of its strong points
– For the manufacturing process in the petrochemical industry, while producing hydrocarbons
- Pharmaceuticals and Agrochemicals Industry
In highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, NMP is still applied due to its high purity solvency
– It’s a solvent for drug formulation
– It’s a carrier solvent for agrochemical formulation
4. Specialty Materials and Polymers
Although NMP is well known for being a solvent, it can be used beyond that; it is also applied as a processing aid in polymer applications
– It can be used to produce Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
– Can also be used in the synthetic fiber spinning process
Regulation of NMP (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone) in Malaysia
It is important to note that the use of NMP (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone) is regulated in Malaysia, and industries that use this chemical are required to comply with safety and environmental regulations to ensure its safe handling, use, and disposal. At BIS Chemicals, we’re well-equipped and trained to comply with the Malaysian Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 as regulated by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
How much does NMP (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone) cost?
The prices of solvents highly depend on market supply and demand. At Bis Chemicals, we consistently supply high-purity NMP (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone), electronic grade throughout Malaysia, so feel free to contact us for a quotation.
Direct salesperson: +6012-2073603 (Han)
Email: hanjea.yap@bischem.com