Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate (PGMEA), also known as Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate, with molecular formula C6H12O3, is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with a special odor. It is a pollution-free solvent with multi-functional groups. It is mainly used as a solvent for inks, paints, printing inks, textile dyes and textile oils, and also as a cleaning agent in the production of liquid crystal displays. Flammable, may form explosive vapor/air mixture above 42°C. Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA) is a high-grade solvent.
describe | Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA), also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, has the molecular formula C6H12O3. It is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with a special odor. It is a pollution-free solvent with multi-functional groups. It is mainly used as a solvent for inks, paints, printing inks, textile dyes and textile oils, and is also used as a cleaning agent in the production of LCD displays. Flammable, may form explosive vapor/air mixture above 42°C. Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA) is a high-grade solvent. There are both ether bonds and carbonyl groups in its molecule. The carbonyl group forms an ester structure while containing an alkyl group. In the same molecule, there are both nonpolar and polar parts. The functional groups of these two parts restrict and exclude each other, but also play their own inherent roles. Therefore, 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate (PGMEA) is a material containing polar groups and non-polar groups. It has good dissolving and coupling capabilities and is often used in solvent-based coatings and screens. Printing ink. Using dipropylene glycol methyl ether and acetic acid as raw materials, under the catalysis of solid acid, an esterification reaction is performed to generate a crude product, which is then distilled to obtain high-purity PGMEA. |
chemical properties | 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate (methoxypropyl acetate) is a clear, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odour. It is freely miscible with most common organic solvents, but has limited miscibility with water. With its ether and ester groups, methoxypropyl acetate can participate in reactions characteristic of ethers and esters and exhibits its solvency. For example, it can dissolve a wide range of natural and synthetic resins, waxes, fats and oils. Since methoxypropyl acetate may react with oxygen in the air to form peroxides, BASF offers its 2.6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (butylated hydroxytoluene - BHT) inhibitor. |
use | 1,2-Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is used as a solvent in paints, inks, varnishes, varnishes, cleaners and coatings. It is also used as a solvent for circuit board degreasing and food contact applications. Additionally, it is used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry. |
application | 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate is a high-grade industrial solvent with low toxicity and excellent performance. It has strong solubility for polar and non-polar substances. Suitable for solvents of various polymers in high-end coatings and inks, including urethane, vinyl, polyester, cellulose acetate, alkyd resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, nitrocellulose, etc. among them. Propylene glycol methyl ether propionate is the best solvent in coatings and inks. Suitable for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, etc. |
general instructions | Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (PGMEA) is a photoresist solvent. Its degradation by microorganisms has been studied in different soil types. Oral reference dose (RfD) values for PGMEA were obtained from inhalation studies. The solubility of (5-alkylsulfonyloxyimino-5H- thiophen -2-ylidene)-2-methylphenyl-acetonitrile in PGMEA was analyzed. |
Flammability and explosiveness | Flammable |
Security overview | The intraperitoneal route is moderately toxic. Mildly toxic by ingestion and skin contact. When heated to decomposition, it will release acrid fumes and irritating vapors. |