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Methoxy Propanol

Propylene glycol methyl ether (PGME or 1-methoxy-2-propanol) is an organic solvent with a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses.

Methoxy propanol is formulated into a wide range of cleaners for industrial and commercial use such as those for ovens, glass, hard surfaces, floors, carpets and upholstery, as well as in speciality sanitation products such as swimming pool cleaners.

Product details & specifications

Application

1-Methoxy-2-propanol | C4H10O2 | CID 7900
Methoxy propanol (also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, PM, and PGME), is a colourless liquid that is soluble in water and is highly flammable.  It is a methoxy alcohol derivative and has a formula of C4H10O2.

Dosage

Methoxy propanol is predominately used in the manufacture of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate also known as PMA, and is also used in industrial and commercial products including paints, varnishes, inks, synthetic resin and rubber adhesives, and automotive and oven cleaners.  It is also used as a cleaning agent in the LCD and electronics industry.

Technical specifications

Description: Methoxy Propanol. Methoxy propanol has a specific gravity of 0.924 and a flash point of 33° C and is therefore highly flammable so should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area that is free from sources of ignition.  For transport purposes, methoxy propanol is classified as packing group III and hazard class 3 and is an irritant.

Test Description

Specification Limits

Min. Max.

Unit of Measure

Test Method

Methoxy Propanol

99.5

%(w/w)

PM beta Isomer (PM-2)

0.50

%(w/w)

Water

0.10

%(w/w)

ASTM E-203

Acidity as Acetic acid

0.01

%(w/w)

ASTM D-1613

Colour, PTCO

10

                                   ASTM D-1209

Specific Gravity

0.918

0.921

ASTM D-4052

Distillation IBP@760 mm Hg

117

oC

Distillation DP@760 mm Hg

125

oC

Handling & precautions
Methoxy propanol (also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, PM, and PGME), is a colourless liquid that is soluble in water and is highly flammable.
Supply locations

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Packing sizes
25 Ltr, 50 Ltr, 180 Kg

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