Proplene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (PMA)
Chemical Formula : CH3-O-CH2-CH(CH3)-O-C(O)-CH3 CAS Registry Number 108-65-6
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate or Methyl PROXITOL Acetate is a colourless, neutral propylene oxide-based glycol ether acetate with a mild odour and a volatility, viscosity and solvent power similar to those of ethylene glycol-based glycol ether acetates, e.g. methyl and ethyl OXITOL acetates.
Propylene glycol ethers are manufactured in closed, continuous system . Produced by the reacting Propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM) with acetic acid.
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Applications
Methyl PROXITOL acetate is widely used in the surface coatings industry as a solvent and to regulate flow and coalescence. It is also used in wood stains, printing inks, adhesives, cleaners, polishes and other household products.