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Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA), also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, with molecular formula of C6H12O3, is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with special smell.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a non pollution solvent with multi-functional groups.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 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.
CAS: 108-65-6
MF: C6H12O3
MW: 132.16
EINECS: 203-603-9
Synonyms
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
Flammable, may form explosive vapor / air mixture above 42 ° C.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is an advanced solvent.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate's 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, Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has a certain solubility for non-polar substances and polar substances.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate 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 Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate after distillation.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a photoresist solvent.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate's degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated.
An oral reference dose (RfD) value of Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has been obtained from inhalation studies.
The solubility of (5-alkylsulfonyloxyimino-5H-thiophen-2-ylidene)-2-methylphenyl-acetonitriles in Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has been analyzed.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a P-type glycol ether used in inks, coatings, and cleaners.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is sold by Dow Chemical under the name Dowanol Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate, by Shell Chemical under the name methyl proxitol acetate, and by Eastman under the name PM Acetate.
In the semiconductor industry, Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a commonly used solvent, primarily for the application of surface adherents such as bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (HMDS) on silicon wafers.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is often the most abundant airborne, molecular contamination (AMC) in semiconductor cleanrooms, due to its evaporation into ambient air.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is used in industrial settings as a solvent in coatings, paints for vehicles, silk screen inks, and in electronics.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is also found in pesticides, household cleaners, lacquers, varnishes, paints, and spray paints.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a photoresist solvent.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate's degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated.
An oral reference dose (RfD) value of Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has been obtained from inhalation studies.
The solubility of (5-alkylsulfonyloxyimino-5H-thiophen-2-ylidene)-2-methylphenyl-acetonitriles in Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has been analyzed.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate Chemical Properties
Melting point: -87 °C
Boiling point: 145-146 °C(lit.)
density: 0.970 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure: 3.7 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.402
Fp: 110 °F
storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
solubility water: soluble198g/L at 20°C
form: Liquid
color: Clear colorless
PH: 4 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor: mild fruity odor
Optical Rotation: -0.5827°(C=1.0041g/100ml CHCL3)
explosive limit: 1.5%(V)
Water Solubility: 19.8 g/L (25 ºC)
BRN: 1751656
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases.
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions: SOLVENT
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate (108-65-6)
InChI: 1S/C6H12O3/c1-5(4-8-3)9-6(2)7/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
InChIKey: LLHKCFNBLRBOGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 1.2 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference: 108-65-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate(108-65-6)
EPA Substance Registry System: Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (108-65-6)
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a clear, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odour.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate 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, Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate 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
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners and coatings.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is also used as a solvent for degreasing circuit boards and in food contact applications.
Further, Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is a high-grade industrial solvent with low toxicity and excellent performance.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has strong solubility for polar and non-polar substances.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 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.
Propylene glycol methyl ether propionate is the best solvent in coatings and inks.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate is suitable for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, etc.
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate has been used in the development of fluidic channels to be incorporated in a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)-based microfluidic device.
