1. Name: N-Vinylpyrrolidone, 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidone, NVP

2. Fomula: C₆H₉NO

3. CAS NO.: 88-12-0

4. Discription:
N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) is a slightly to moderately yellowish liquid. The inherent properties of high polarity, low toxicity, water solubility, chemical stability and pseudo-cationic activity are imparted to its homopolymers and copolymers.

5. Specifications:
Appearance: Clear, colorless or moderately yellowish liquid
Color(APHA): 100 max.
Assay(GC): 99.0% min.
2-Pyrrolidone ( GC): 0.2% max.
Water: 0.3% max.
Inhibitor: 0.1% NaOH or 700 ppm NH₃

6. Applications:
The NVP monomer is commonly used as a reactive diluent in ultraviolet and electron-beam curable polymers applied as inks, coatings or adhesives. Homopolymers and Copolymers of NVP are used as dispersant, viscosity adjustors and binders in many fields, such as paints and coatings, ink, cosmetic and pharmaceuticals.

7. Packing: 200kgs net in plastic or iron drum.