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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