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BIO-BASED SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES

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

Back to Article Index
1. VertecBio Citrus adopted by major applicators for coatings and paints line flush
2. Low odor biosolvent blends available for a wide range of applications
3. VertecBio EL replaces NMP for roof coatings formulations
4. Major printing ink manufacturer commercializes 'Green' ink formulations using VertecBio products.
5. California company commercializes plastics recycling process using VertecBio Solvents



    

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