N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is an organic solvent used heavily in lithium ion battery fabrication, as a solvent for electrode preparation, because NMP has a unique ability to dissolve polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) binder.
Safety
- It is toxic to the reproductive system of male and female test animals.
- The reproductive effects of NMP have not been studied in humans.
- Based on the animal tests, you should treat NMP as a potential human reproductive hazard.
- Overexposure to NMP irritates:
- eyes
- skin
- nose
- throat
- Can also affect the central nervous system or brain causing symptoms of drunkenness similar to the effects of drinking alcohol.
References
- N-Methylpyrrolidone, Health Hazard Advisory, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
See also: Dry Electrode