Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
Names
IUPAC name
1-Methoxy-2-propanyl acetate
Other names
PGMEA; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate
Identifiers
108-65-6
ChemSpider 7658
Jmol interactive 3D Image
PubChem 7946
Properties
C6H12O3
Molar mass 132.16 g·mol−1
Hazards
Template:H226, Template:H360 , Template:H402
NFPA 704
Flammability code 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g., diesel fuel Health code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g., turpentine Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
2
1
0
Flash point 43 °C (109 °F; 316 K)
333 °C (631 °F; 606 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA, 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate) is a P-type glycol ether used in inks, coatings, and cleaners. It is sold by Dow Chemical under the name Dowanol PMA[1]and by Shell Chemical under the name methyl proxitol acetate.[2][3]

Vapor Pressure Curve for PGMEA vs. Water

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dow.com/scripts/litorder.asp?filepath=oxysolvents/pdfs/noreg/110-00588.pdf
  2. ↑ http://s00.static-shell.com/content/dam/shell/static/chemicals/downloads/responsible-energy/methylproxitol-pgmemethylproxitolacetatepgmeaproductstewardships.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.shell.com/global/products-services/solutions-for-businesses/chemicals/products/solvents/chemical-solvents/glycol-ethers/methyl-proxitol.html
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