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Dimetoxypropanol is a clear, colorless, combustible liquid with a slight ether odor.
Dimetoxypropanol is completely soluble in water, and has moderate volatility.
Dimetoxypropanol is a propylene oxide-based, or P-series, glycol ether.
CAS Number: 34590-94-8
EC Number: 252-104-2
IUPAC Name: 1-(3-methoxypropoxy)propan-1-ol
Chemical Formula: C7H16O3
Other names: (2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol, Dipropylene glycol methyl ether, Dipropilen Glikol Monometil Eter (DPM), 1-(2-Methoxypropoxy)propan-2-ol, Propanol, 1(or 2)-(2-methoxymethylethoxy)-, DPM, DPGME, MDP, Propanol, Dimetoxypropanol, Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, Methoxypropoxypropanol, Metil diproxitol, Methyl diproxitol, (2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol, 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol, 1-(2-methoxyisopropoxy)-2-propanol, 1,4-dimethyl-3,6-dioxa-1-heptanol, 2-(3-methoxypropoxy)propan-1-ol, 2-methoxymethylethoxypropanol, 3-(3-methoxypropoxy)1-propanol, dipropylene glycol methyl ether, glycol ether DPM, methyl dipropanol, oxybispropanol methyl ether, PPG-2 methyl ether, propanol, (2-methoxymethylethoxy)-
Dimetoxypropanol is an organic solvent with a variety of industrial and commercial uses.
Dimetoxypropanol is a clear, colorless liquid with a slight ether odor.
Dimetoxypropanol is completely soluble in water and has moderate volatility.
Dimetoxypropanol is colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor
Dimetoxypropanol is a glycol ether based on propylene oxide and methanol.
Dimetoxypropanol is a speciality solvent having a bi-functional nature (ether-alcohol).
Dimetoxypropanol is a clear liquid with an ether-like odour.
Dimetoxypropanol is a colorless and transparent liquid.
Clear colorless liquid with a mild ethereal odor in moderate concentrations.
Dimetoxypropanol has 100% water solubility and is ideally suited as a coupling agent in a wide range of solvent systems.
Dimetoxypropanol glycol ether has a higher flash point than propylene glycol methyl ether (PM) making it easier to handle, store, and ship.
Dimetoxypropanol is a mid-to slow evaporating solvent.
More broadly, Dimetoxypropanol's hydrophilic nature makes Dimetoxypropanol an ideal coupling aid in water reducible coatings, and cleaning applications.
Dimetoxypropanol is a colorless liquid with out any discernible odor.
Dimetoxypropanol or Dipropylene glycol mono methyl ether (DPM) is a high boiling, hygroscopic colorless liquid with a slight ether odor.
Dimetoxypropanol is completely miscible with water, and organic solvents.
Dimetoxypropanol has moderate volatility.
Dimetoxypropanol is a propylene oxide-based, or P-series, glycol ether.
Dimetoxypropanol is a colorless liquid with a mild and pleasant odor.
USES and APPLICATIONS of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Solvents
Drilling Fluid Additives
Organic Intermediate
Industrial
Industrial Drilling
Oil and Gas Production
Drilling Fluid
Hydraulic Fracturing
Fracking
Organics
Solvents
Coupling agent
Industrial Chemicals
Inks & Digital Inks
Organic Intermediates
Solvents & Degreasers
Surface Coatings
Coatings
Dyes
Solvents
Agriculture & Animal Care
Coatings
Adhesives
Sealants & Elastomers
Chemical & Materials Manufacturing
Surface Treatment - Fluids
Lubricants & Metalworking
Adhesives & Sealants
Coatings & Paints
Construction & Building Materials
Household & Industrial Cleaning
Dimetoxypropanol finds use as a less volatile alternative to propylene glycol methyl ether and other glycol ethers.
Dimetoxypropanol is used in hydraulic fluids and as a solvent.
Dimetoxypropanol is used as a solvent, coupling agent, and coalescing agent.
Dimetoxypropanol is often formulated into latex coatings, water reducible coatings, and cleaners.
Dimetoxypropanol is used as an intermediate and in formulations in industrial, professional or consumer applications.
Mainly in surface coatings and printing inks and paints, cleaners and agrochemical formulations.
Dimetoxypropanol is also used as a chemical building block in the manufacture of other products.
Dimetoxypropanol can be used as a solvent in water-based paints and screen-printing inks.
Dimetoxypropanol can also be used as the coupling agent (often mix) of dilute aqueous coatings.
Dimetoxypropanol is used in preparation of special cleaning agent for pot bottom black dirt.
In manufacture of various cosmetics.
Dimetoxypropanol glycol ethers intermediate evaporation rate allow it to be used in a potentially wider range of systems than many other solvents.
Coupling agent (often in blends) for water-based dilutable coatings.
Fragrance carrier for reed diffusers
Active solvent for solvent-based coatings.
Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, grease and paint removers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.
Tail solvent for solvent-based gravure and flexographic printing inks.
Primary solvent in solvent-based silk screen printing inks.
Coupling agent in solvent blends for water-based gravure, flexographic, and silk screen printing inks.
Coupling agent and solvent for vat dyeing fabrics.
Stabilizer for agricultural herbicides.
Coalescent for floor polishes and finishes
Dimetoxypropanol can be used as a plasticizer or as a solvent.
Dimetoxypropanol is considered an ideal additive for skin, hair, and perfume products.
Dimetoxypropanol is used as a solvent, coupling agent and coalescing agent.
Dimetoxypropanol can be used for the production of water reducible coatings and industrial cleaners.
Dimetoxypropanol is a solvent used in paints, pastes, dyes, resins, brake fluids, inks and in making cosmetics.
Some specific applications are household and industrial cleaners, grease and paint removers, metal cleaners, hard surface cleaners, printing ink solvents, fabric dye coupling agents, cosmetics, and herbicide stabilizers.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 189,6 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash point: 75 °C - closed cup - ISO 1523
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:
Upper explosion limit: 14 %(V)
Lower explosion limit: 1,1 %(V)
Vapor pressure: 1.013 hPa at 189,6 °C
Water solubility: soluble 100 g/l at 25 °C - soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
log Pow: 0,004 at 25 °C
Autoignition temperature: 207 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity, kinematic: 3,82 mm2/s at 25 °C
Other safety information:
Surface tension: 68,7 mN/m at 20 °C
FIRST AID MEASURES of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Description of first-aid measures:
If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Advice for firefighters:
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Control parameters:
Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
Exposure controls:
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Use safety glasses.
Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Latex gloves
Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Chloroprene
Minimum layer thickness: 0,65 mm
Break through time: 240 min
Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Precautions for safe handling:
Hygiene measures:
Change contaminated clothing.
Wash hands after working with substance.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of DIMETOXYPROPANOL:
Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
