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EC / List no.: 203-603-9
CAS no.: 108-65-6
Mol. formula: C6H12O3
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has the lowest viscosity of the entire line of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether (1.1 centipoise at 25oC), and it provides superb viscosity reduction.
The remaining OH group in the glycol ether molecule is capped with an acetate group, which reduces its polarity and reduces the solvent’s viscosity.
The acetate group also eliminates the reactive hydrogen from the OH group found in other glycol ethers, thus, DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is an excellent solvent choice for urethanes and other proton-sensitive systems.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a relatively fast-evaporating glycol ether, and it sets a performance standard in highsolids, solvent-borne systems.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether provides excellent active solvency for a very wide range of resin types, including acrylics, epoxies, alkyds, polyesters and many other.
Applications
• Active solvent for solvent-based coatings.
• Active solvent for solvent-based silk screen printing inks.
• Aprotic solvent in coating systems where OH reactivity is unwanted
(e.g. PU/isocyanate and epoxy).
• Color Resist
• Other Processing Aids for Displays
• Photoresist
• Thinner
• Other PCB Processing Aids
• Solder Resist Ink
• Edge Bead Removal and Thinner
• Other Semiconductor Processing Aids
• Automotive Coatings
• Coil Coatings
• General Industrial Finishing
• Marine Coatings
• Metal Packaging
• Powder Coatings
• Protective Coatings
• Inkjet
• Rotogravure
A moderate evaporating, hydrophobic glycol ether with low viscosity and excellent properties for solvent-borne systems.
Boiling Point (°C @760mmHg)
146
CAS#
108-65-6
Density (25°C) at lb/gal (g/cc)
8.04 (0.963)
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate=1.0)
0.33
Freezing Point °F(°C)
-87 (-66)
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dD (joules/cm3)1/2
15.6
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dH (joules/cm3)1/2
9.8
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dP (joules/cm3)1/2
5.6
Molecular Weight
132.2 g/mol
Series
P-Series
Solubility in Water (25°C)
16 wt%
Solubility Water in (25°C)
3 wt%
Specific Gravity (25°C)
0.966
Surface Tension (1% actives, 25 °C)
28.9 dynes/cm
Vapor Pressure (mmHg @ 20°C)
2.8
Viscosity (25°C)
1.1 cP
Industrial uses:
Manufacture of substances
Use as a process solvent.
Formulation and (re)packing of substances and mixtures.
Industrial use in coatings.
Coil coatings.
Industrial use in cleaning agents.
Professional uses:
• Professional use in coatings.
• Professional use in cleaning agents.
• Professional use in agrochemicals.
Consumer uses:
• Consumer use in coatings.
• Consumer use in cleaning products.
• Consumer use in agrochemicals.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is propylene glycol methyl ether acetate.
Acts as anactive solvent for solvent-based coatings and silk screen printing inks, aprotic solvent in coating systems where OH reactivity is unwanted (e.g. PU/isocyanate and epoxy).
Possesses powerful solvency.
Offers high dilution ratio and moderate evaporation rate.
Exhibits viscosity control. DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in silk screen printing inks and coatings.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a colorless, liquid with low toxicity.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has a characteristic ester odor and is soluble in water to the extent of 18% at 20°C.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has excellent solvency for a variety of substances including acrylic, nitrocellulose and urethane coating resins.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a substitute for certain ethylene glycol (E-series) ether acetates, particularly EEA and EMA.
Uses:
Coatings:
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is extensively used in many decorative and protective coating formulations.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has a similar evaporation rate and solvency compared to EEA in an acrylicepoxy baking enamel formulation.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is also found to give better gloss and image distinction.
Cleaners:
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ethers are generally recommended over their acetates because acetates are subject to hydrolysis in very alkaline water-based cleaners.
However, for solvent-based cleaning, including metal degreasing and specialized equipment cleansing, DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether alone and in conjunction with other solvents is being evaluated as a replacement for many chlorinated solvents.
The direction of current regulations is to eliminate the use of many chlorinated solvents in this application.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether shows very broad solvency.
Its solvency characteristics generally match those of chlorinated solvents more closely than do glycol ethers and alcohols.
Electronics:
Another area where DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has replaced EEA is in photoresist formulations used in semiconductor processing.
In these processes, it is used in the positive photoresist formulation.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether may also be used in solvent systems for cleaning and degreasing circuit boards and removing solder flux.
Other Applications:
The properties listed in the previous section also support the use of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether in agricultural, cosmetic, ink, textile and adhesive products.
Storage:
General industry practice is to store DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether in carbon steel vessels.
Avoid contact with air when storing for long periods of time.
Store only in tightly closed, properly vented containers away from heat, sparks, open flame or strong oxidizing agents. Use only non-sparking tools.
Ground containers before beginning transfer.
Electrical equipment should conform to national electric code.
Handle empty containers carefully.
Flammable combustible residue remains after emptying.
Store in properly lined steel or stainless steel to avoid slight discoloration from mild steel.
Glycol ethers should never be stored or handled in copper or copper alloys.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether may absorb water if exposed to air.
DOWANOL PMA GLYCOL ETHERS ARE USED IN A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS INCLUDING:
Coatings
• automotive
• industrial Maintenance
• architectural
• aerospace
• speciality Paints
Cleaners & Inks
• all-Purpose
• oven
• industrial
• household
• flexographic
• screen Printing
Electronics
• copper clad laminating
• laminates
• Photoresistors
Other
• adhesives
• Pharmaceuticals
• cosmetics
• industrial Processes
• oil field chemicals
• Mining chemicals
• agricultural chemicals
• textile & leather dyes
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a medium volatility solvent with a mild odour and has the formula C6H12O3.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a clear liquid that has limited miscibility with water. PMA is being used in inks, coatings, and cleaners.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a mid-to slow evaporating solvent.
This hydrophilic solvent has 100% water solubility and is ideally suited as a coupling agent in a wide range of solvent systems.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has a higher flash point than propylene glycol methyl ether (PM) making it easier to handle, store, and ship.
More broadly, its hydrophilic nature makes it an ideal coupling aid in water reducible coatings, and cleaning applications.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ethers intermediate evaporation rate allow it to be used in a potentially wider range of systems than many other solvents.
USES FOR DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether
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
Used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners, coatings, ink-removers, and pesticides
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
General Manufacturing Information
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
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether, also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, with molecular formula of C6H12O3, is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with special smell.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a non pollution solvent with multi-functional groups.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is an advanced solvent.
Its 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.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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 DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether after distillation.
Chemical Properties
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a clear, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odour.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is freely miscible with most common organic solvents, but has only limited miscibility with water.
By virtue of its ether and ester groups, Methoxypropyl Acetate enters into reactions that are characteristic of ethers and esters and display their solvent power.
For instance, it dissolves numerous natural and synthetic resins, waxes, fats and oils.
Since Methoxypropyl Acetate may react with the oxygen in the air to form peroxides, BASF supplies it inhibited with 2.6-di-tert-butyl-para-cresol (butylated hydroxytoluene – BHT).
Uses:
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners and coatings.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a high-grade industrial solvent with low toxicity and excellent performance.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has strong solubility for polar and non-polar substances.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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.
Propylene glycol methyl ether propionate is the best solvent in coatings and inks.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is suitable for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, etc.
General Description
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is a photoresist solvent.
Its degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated.
An oral reference dose (RfD) value of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has been obtained from inhalation studies.
The solubility of (5-alkylsulfonyloxyimino-5H-thiophen-2-ylidene)-2-methylphenyl-acetonitriles in DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether has been analyzed.
Applications/uses
Aerospace coatings
Architectural coatings
Auto OEM
Auto plastics
Auto refinish
Automotive parts & accessories
Commerical printing inks
Furniture
General industrial coatings
Industrial cleaners
Industrial maintenance
Janitorial & household cleaners
Marine
Molding & trim interior
Packaging inks non food contact
Process solvents
Protective coatings
Road markings
Solvents/stripping agents
Truck/bus/RV
Wood coatings
About DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether
Helpful information
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in the following products: coating products, washing & cleaning products and plant protection products.
Other release to the environment of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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.
Article service life
Release to the environment of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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 DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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). DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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). DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in the following products: coating products, inks and toners, adhesives and sealants and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and building & construction work.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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 DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether 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 or re-packing
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in the following products: coating products, polymers, adhesives and sealants, semiconductors and inks and toners.
Release to the environment of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in the following products: photo-chemicals, coating products, polymers, semiconductors and inks and toners.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction.
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether is used for the manufacture of: electrical, electronic and optical equipment, chemicals, machinery and vehicles and plastic products.
Release to the environment of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
IUPAC 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
2-Methoxy-1-methylethylacetat
2-methoxy-1-methylethylacetate
2-Methoxy-1-methylethylacetate
2-methoxy-1methylethyl acetate
2-metossi-1- metiletilacetato
2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-, 2-acetate
2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-, acetate
2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-, acetate; PMA
Agent IA60
Enthone 50-700R Black Ink
Glycol Ether PM Acetate
Methoxypropylacetate
PGMEA
PM Acetate
PM Acetate (TE0055B)
Propylene Glycol 1-Monomethyl Ether 2-Acetate
propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA)
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
propylene glycol monomethyletheracetate
Propyleneglycolmonomethylether acetate
Propylenglycomono methyl ether acetate
SYNONYMS:
1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate
108-65-6
1-methoxypropan-2-yl acetate
PGMEA
2-Acetoxy-1-methoxypropane
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane
2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate
2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-, acetate
METHOXYISOPROPYL ACETATE
Propyleneglycol monomethyl ether acetate
NSC 2207
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL ACETATE
Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl ester
EINECS 203-603-9
2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-, 2-acetate
PROPYLENEGLYCOLMETHYLETHERACETATE
2-(1-Methoxy)propyl acetate
MFCD00038500
DOWANOL PMA Glycol Ether
Propylene glycol 1-methyl ether 2-acetate
Dowanol (R) PMA glycol ether acetate
BRN 1751656
AI3-18548
Arcosolv PMA
Dowanol PMA
2-Propanol, acetate
Ektasolve PM Acetate
propylene glycol monomethylether acetate
DSSTox_CID_6796
EC 203-603-9
Propylene Glycol 1-Monomethyl Ether 2-Acetate
DSSTox_RID_78216
1-methoxy-2-acetoxy propane
DSSTox_GSID_26796
SCHEMBL15667
CHEMBL3182130
DTXSID1026796
HSDB 8443
LLHKCFNBLRBOGN-UHFFFAOYSA-
NSC2207
NSC-2207
propyleneglycol methyl ether acetate
Tox21_201436
AKOS015837930
Glycol Ether PM Acetate Reagent Grade
NCGC00249046-01
NCGC00258987-01
CAS-108-65-6
FT-0675939
P1171
X6007
1,2-Propanediol 1-Monomethyl Ether 2-Acetate
1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate, 99%
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, 99%
J-504836
Q2170375
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, >=99.0% (GC)
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ReagentPlus(R), >=99.5%
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, Vetec(TM) reagent grad
Propylene glycol 1-methyl ether 2-acetate 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile
PMA-EL
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-MONOMETHYL ETHER 2-ACETATE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER ACETATE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-METHYL ETHER 2-ACETATE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE
MPA
ARCOSOLV(R) PMA
GLYCOL ETHER PMA
DOWANOL(TM) PMA
2-ACETOXY-1-METHOXYPROPANE
2-(1-METHOXY)PROPYL ACETATE
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE
2-(METHOXY)PROPYL ACETATE
1,2-PROPANEDIOL 1-MONOMETHYL ETHER 2-ACETATE
1,2-PROPANEDIOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL ACETATE
1-METHOXY-2-PROPYL ACETATE
ACETIC ACID 2-METHOXYPROPYL ESTER
ACETIC ACID METHOXYPROPYL ESTER
1,2-propanediomonomethyletheracetate
1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane
1-methoxy-2-propanoacetate
2pg1mea
2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-, acetate
2-Propanol,1-methoxy-,acetate
2-Propanol,1-methoxy-acetate
acetatedel’ethermonomethyliquedupropyleneglycol
Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl ester
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL ACETATE, 99.5+% (DOWANOL PMA)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETAT E TECHNICAL, 5 L
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate(PMA)
PROPYLENEGYLCOLMONOETHYLETHERACETATE
METHOXYISOPROPANOLACETATE
2-PROPYLENEGLYCOL-1-METHYLETHERACETATE
0.966
145-152℃
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL ACETATE 99+%
1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate, 99%, stab. with 50ppm BHT
propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, alpha-isomer
Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate
1-Methoxypropane-2-ol acetate
Acetic acid 1-methyl-2-methoxyethyl
Acetic acid 1-methyl-2-methoxyethyl ester
1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate, 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate, MPA, PGMEA, Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
2-(1-Methoxy)propyl acetate,99%
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate ,99%
PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER ACETATE, 9
1-Methoxy-2-propyl a
2-Acetoxy-1-methoxypropane 1,2-Propanediol 1-Monomethyl Ether 2-Acetate
Methoxy Propyl Acetate (PMA)
2-(1-Methoxy)propyl acetate, 99% 1KG
aceticacid,2-methoxy-1-methylethylester
Arcosolv PMA
Dowanol PMA
dowanol(r)pmaglycoletheracetate
Ektasolve PM Acetate
PGMEA
