Replace SARA Reportable N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in your solvent blends and formulations. VertecBio EL can be an excellent choice.
Compare the Properties:

 

VertecBio EL

N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)

SOLVATING

 

 

Kauri Butanol (KB) Value

>1,000

350

Solubility Parameters

 

 

Hildebrand

21.3

23.1

Hansen

 

 

Disperse

7.8

8.8

Polar

3.7

6.0

Hydrogen

6.1

3.5

Solubility

Miscible in Water and Hydrocarbons

Miscible in Water and Hydrocarbons

OTHER PROPERTIES

 

 

Boiling Point

154C (309F)

202C (396)

Viscosity (CP)

2.5

1.65

Surface Tension (Dyne/cm)

30

40

Evaporation Rate (NBAC=1)

0.22

0.03

Compare the Environmental & Regulatory Benefits:

EPA SARA Reportable

No

Yes

EPA TRI Reportable

No

Yes

California Proposition 65

None

Developmental & reproductive toxicity

Executive Order (EO13134

Biobased

Petroleum Based

VertecBio EL is price competitive with NMP
Available in drums and bulk containers