Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, a medium-boiling glycol ether, is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy, phenolic, acrylic, and alkyd resins. It is used in a variety of coating, printing ink, and cleaning applications.

The chemical substances for this product are listed as Inert Ingredients Permitted for Use in Nonfood Use Pesticide Products, and in Food Use Pesticide Products with limitations, under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Application

• Architectural coatings
• Auto OEM
• Auto refinish
• Automotive
• Building materials
• Commerical printing inks
• General industrial coatings
• Graphic arts
• Janitorial & household cleaners
• Marine
• Paints & coatings
• Protective coatings
• Wood coatings
• Laboratory

Technical Specification

Formula: C4H10O2 / H3CCHOHCH2OCH3
Molecular mass: 90.1
Boiling point: 120°C
Melting point: -96°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 38°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 270°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.9-13.1