Technical Bulletin
N-METHYLMORPHOLINE OXIDE
50% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
CH3
N+
O
O-
APPLICATIONS
N-methylmorpholine oxide (NMMO) can be used as is or admixed with water to form cellulose solutions from
which cellulose films and fibers may be obtained1,2. Cellulose articles have been formed by extrusion
techniques3. The amount of water used has been reported to be critical.
SALES SPECIFICATIONS
Property Specifications Test Method*
Appearance Clear amber liquid, substantially free of ST-30.1
suspended matter
Conductivity, 碌s/cm 200 max. ST-4.79
Hydrogen peroxide, ppm 50 max. ST-31.163
Light Absorbance, 450nm, 1cm 0.25 max. ST-30.10
Nitrate, ppm 18 max. ST-38.17
Nitrosomorpholine, ppb 50 max. ST-38.27
NMM, wt. % 1.0 max. ST-35.154
NMMO, wt. % 49 min. 鈥? 51 max. By difference
Total other amines, % 0.5 max. ST-35.154
*Methods of Test are available from Huntsman Corporation upon request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Regulatory Information Typical Physical Properties
Freezing point, 掳C (掳F)
DOT/TDG Classification Not regulated -20 (-4)
HMIS Code 0-0-0 Specific gravity, 20/20掳C 1
WHMIS Classification Not regulated Vapor pressure, mm Hg, 20掳C (68掳F) > 10
Viscosity, cP, 20掳C (68掳F) 7
Chemical Control Laws Water solubility (%) > 10
Australia, AICS Listed
Canada, DSL Listed
Europe, EINECS/ELINCS Listed
Japan, METI Not determined
United States, TSCA Listed
TOXICITY AND SAFETY
For additional information on the toxicity and safe handling of this product, consult the Material Safety Data
Sheet (Safety Data Sheet in Europe) prior to use of this product.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Stable at 70掳C for at least six weeks.
AVAILABILITY
N-Methylmorpholine oxide is available in 55-gallon polyethylene-lined drums.
REFERENCES
1
British Patent 1,144,048 to Eastman Kodak.
2
A.F. Turbak, et al., CHEMTECH, January 1980, pg 51
3
U.S. Patent 4,246,221 to Akzo Nobel.
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