Sodium Methylate Powder (NMP)

Sodium methylate powder is a colourless, strongly hygroscopic solid with a strong base that reacts violently with water and acids. At temperatures above 50°C there is a risk of self-ignition resulting in combustion.

Synonyms

• NMP
• Sodium methoxide
• Methoxysodium
• Sodium methanolate powder
• Methanol, Sodium salt
• Alkoxides

Sodium methylate powder is widely used within the agriculture, food, pharmaceutical industries and the plastics processing industry.

Storage

Sodium methylate powder should be stored in a dry area, in the original transportation containers.

Specification

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