Neopentylglycol

Abbreviation NPG
Plant Mizushima
Main Applications Alkyd resin paint, polyester resin, powdered paint
Existing Chemical Substance No. 2-240

Properties

  NPG (melt) 90%NPG NPG (flake)
Chemical Formula (CH3)2C(CH2OH)2
Molecular Weight 104.15
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid Colorless transparent water solution White flakes
Specific Gravity
(liquid)
No data 0.978(40℃) 1.047
Boiling Point
(℃ 760mmHg)
211 - 211
Freezing Point
(℃)
129~130 38 (slurry at 30℃) 129~130
Flash Point (℃) 152 No data 152 (Open-cup flash test)
Ignition Temperature
(℃)
399 No data 399
Dust Explosion:
Lower Explosive Limit
-
Minimum Ignition
Energy
-
Solubility Readily soluble in water
Stability&
Reactivity
Stable

Applicable Laws

  NPG (melt) 90%
NPG
NPG (flake)
Industrial Safety and Health Law -
High Pressure Gas -
Fire Service Law -
Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law -
Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster -
Ship Safety Law Hazardous material, harmful liquid (high temperature transportation) -
Civil Aeronautics Law -
Other Major Applicable Laws -

Classification of Hazard

  NPG (melt) 90%NPG NPG (flake)
Classification Classification standard not applicable
Hazardous Not specially hazadous
Harmful Not specially harmful

Inquiries Concerning Products

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High-performance Products Division
SCP Department 
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