Why It’s Time to ditch NMP or is Employee Safety Just a Slogan for you?
When was the last time you reviewed the chemicals your team interacts with daily? NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone), widely used in the microelectronics industry, is a silent threat— not only to compliance but to workplace safety and employee health.
The Toxic Truth
Despite its effectiveness, NMP is labeled under REACH Annex XVII as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC).
Even if N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone has a low toxicity, the long-term exposure can cause many problems.
In addition to that the liquid is a danger easy to overlook. Its colorless or light yellow transparent, with a slight smell of ammonia.
Here’s why NMP should no longer feature in your production processes:
Understanding the Risks of NMP
- Cancer and Fertility Risks: Classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic, NMP also harms fetal development.
Parents-to-be among your employees? Are you protecting them? - Complex Safety Measures: Compliance demands costly air purification processes and strict reporting requirements. Failure in safety can be devastating—for workers and business reputation alike.
- Damage to skin and mucous membrane, respiratory tract and eyes
- Damage to liver and kidneys
A Safer, Smarter Solution Is Here
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We offer an extended microemulsion with a wide field of application without harming the material.
Why choose intelligent fluids?
- ✅ Safer chemicals while offering comparable or better cleaning efficacy.
- ✅ non-flammable, and low-label — safe for employees and the planet.
- ✅ Significant cost reduction in logistics, energy, and compliance efforts.
- ✅ Bath Lifetime can be improved by a multiple
- ✅ Lowering the optimal working temperature
Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Did you know NMP inflates your total costs unnecessarily?
- Higher compliance-related expenses and liability insurance
- Wasteful energy consumption in temperature-dependent processes
- Extensive storage and disposal infrastructure
Switching to intelligent fluids eliminates these cost drivers while optimizing cleaning. Our water-based, biodegradable solutions empower you to achieve sustainability without compromising on performance.
Take Action Today!
So, will you continue bearing risks with outdated solutions like NMP? It’s time to commit to safety, innovation, and greener practices.
🚀 Transition to intelligent fluids and redefine industrial cleaning.
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If you need more insight, check out the following sources:
EPA.GOV
ESCHEMY.COM
PHARMZEUTISCHE-ZEITUNG.DE
