1-METHOXYPROPAN-2-YL ACETATE

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA, 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate) is a P-type glycol ether used in inks, coatings, and cleaners. 
In the semiconductor industry, PGMEA is a commonly used solvent, primarily for the application of surface adherents such as Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (HMDS) on silicon wafers.The compound is often the most abundant airborne, molecular contamination (AMC) in semiconductor cleanrooms, due to its evaporation into ambient air.

CAS Number: 108-65-6
EC Number: 203-603-9
IUPAC Name: 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate
Chemical Formula: C6H12O3

Other names: 1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane, 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate, 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate, 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate, 1-Methoxy-2-propanyl acetate, 1-METHOXY-2-PROPYL ACETATE, 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate, 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate, 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate, 1-Methoxy-2-propylacetat, 1-methoxy_acetate, 1-methoxypropan-2-yl acetate, 1-Methoxypropylacetat-2, 1-Methoxypropylacetate-2, 2-acetate1-methoxypropan-2-yl acetate, 2-methhoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetat, 2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, 2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate (MPA), 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate (PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER ACETATE), 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate CAS information ?, 2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate., 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl-acetát, 2-methoxy-1-methylethylacetaat, 1,2-PROPANEDIOL 1-MONOMETHYL ETHER 2-ACETATE, 1,2-PROPANEDIOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE, 1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL ACETATE, 1-METHOXY-2-PROPYL ACETATE, 2-(1-METHOXY)PROPYL ACETATE, 2-ACETOXY-1-METHOXYPROPANE, 2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE, 2-(METHOXY)PROPYL ACETATE, ACETIC ACID 2-METHOXYPROPYL ESTER, ACETIC ACID METHOXYPROPYL ESTER, ARCOSOLV(R) PMA, DOWANOL(TM) PMA, GLYCOL ETHER PMA, MPA, PMA, PMA-EL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-METHYL ETHER 2-ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-MONOMETHYL ETHER 2-ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

General description
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA) is a photoresist solvent. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetates degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated. An oral reference dose (RfD) value of PGMEA has been obtained from inhalation studies. The solubility of (5-alkylsulfonyloxyimino-5H-thiophen-2-ylidene)-2-methylphenyl-acetonitriles in PGMEA has been analyzed.

Application
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate has been used in the development of fluidic channels to be incorporated in a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)-based microfluidic device.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PMAc) is a clear, colorless liquid ester. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate  is used in an industrial setting as a solvent for automotive paints and industrial coatings, as a solvent in the electronics industry and in silk screen inks. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is found in household cleaners, paints, spray paints, lacquers, varnishes and pesticides. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is very efficient at dissolving resins used in paints, inks, lacquers, and other types of surface coatings.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is a colorless liquid with a sweet ether-like odor. 

Used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners, coatings, ink-removers, and pesticides; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry; Also used in solvents for degreasing circuit boards and in food contact applications.

Industry Uses:    
Additive
Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
Intermediates
Laboratory chemicals
Material is imported as a component of a complete formulated mixture which is sold for use in automotive refinishing.

PAINT
Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories
Photosensitive chemicals
Pigments
Plastic
Plating agents and surface treating agents
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)

Consumer Uses:
Electrical and electronic products
Ink, toner, and colorant products
Intermediate
Paints and coatings
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere

Industry Processing Sectors:
Adhesive manufacturing
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Machinery manufacturing
Miscellaneous manufacturing
Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (includes clay, glass, cement, concrete, lime, gypsum, and
other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.

Paint and coating manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Printing ink manufacturing
Services
Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing
Transportation equipment manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations, as well as in surface coatings, inks, and cleaners.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners and coatings. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is also used as a solvent for degreasing circuit boards and in food contact applications. Further, it is used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA/PMA), also known as propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with a unique odor. 

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is a non-polluting solvent with multi-functional groups. 

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetates molecular formula is C6H12O3. Not only it is used as a solvent for printing ink, paint, ink, textile dyes and textile oil, it is also used as a cleaning agent in the production of liquid crystal displays. 

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is flammable, and when the temperature is above 42°C, it may form explosive vapor/air mixture.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PMA), in the form of a colorless, transparent liquid, is an industrial solvent that can be used in coatings and inks. This product's refractive index is between 1.398 and 1.403, and its melting point is -66℃.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used as a carrier solvent for resins and inks.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA), also known as 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate, with molecular formula of C6H12O3, is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with special smell. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is a non pollution solvent with multi-functional groups. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is mainly used as the solvent of ink, paint, ink, textile dye and textile oil agent, and also as the cleaning agent in the production of LCD. Flammable, may form explosive vapor / air mixture above 42 ° C. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA) is an advanced solvent. 

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetates molecule has both ether bond and carbonyl. Carbonyl forms the structure of ester and contains alkyl at the same time. In the same molecule, there are both non-polar and polar parts. The functional groups of these two parts not only restrict and repel each other, but also play their inherent roles. Therefore, it has a certain solubility for non-polar substances and polar substances.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA) is a material contains polar groups and non polar group , has good ability of dissolving and coupling, commonly used in solvent based coatings and screen printing ink. Using dipropylene glycol methyl ether and acetic acid as raw material, under the catalysis of solid acid, via esterification reaction to generated crude product and its high purity PGMEA after distillation.

Uses:
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners and coatings.
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is also used as a solvent for degreasing circuit boards and in food contact applications. Further, it is used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry.

Application
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is a high-grade industrial solvent with low toxicity and excellent performance. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate has strong solubility for polar and non-polar substances. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is suitable for solvents of various polymers of high-grade coatings and inks, including aminomethyl ester, vinyl, polyester, cellulose acetate, alkyd resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin and nitrocellulose. Among them. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is the best solvent in coatings and inks. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is suitable for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, etc.

General Description
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate (PGMEA) is a photoresist solvent. 
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetates degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated. An oral reference dose (RfD) value of PGMEA has been obtained from inhalation studies. The solubility of (5-alkylsulfonyloxyimino-5H-thiophen-2-ylidene)-2-methylphenyl-acetonitriles in PGMEA has been analyzed.

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, washing & cleaning products and plant protection products.
Other release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.

Release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate can occur from industrial use: of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release. Other release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: vehicles, machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products e.g. refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, computers, telephones, drills, saws, smoke detectors, thermostats, radiators, large-scale stationary industrial tools). 

1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate can be found in products with material based on: metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery), plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones), rubber used for furniture & furnishings, including furniture coverings, fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).

Widespread uses by professional workers
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, inks and toners, adhesives and sealants and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and building & construction work.
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used for the manufacture of: machinery and vehicles, electrical, electronic and optical equipment, , textile, leather or fur, fabricated metal products and plastic products.
Other release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Formulation
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, polymers, adhesives and sealants, semiconductors and inks and toners.
Release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.

Uses at industry
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used in the following products: photo-chemicals, coating products, polymers, semiconductors and inks and toners.
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction.
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate is used for the manufacture of: electrical, electronic and optical equipment, chemicals, machinery and vehicles, plastic products and .
Release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites.

Manufacture
Release to the environment of 1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.