1-Methoxy-2-propanol

Description

Solvent for celluloses, acrylics, dyes, inks, stains; solvent-sealing of cellophane.It is used primarily in the chemical, agricultural, automotive, paint, lacquer, and varnish industries. Its predominant use is as a solvent in various manufacturing processes, but it is also used as an intermediate in the production of propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate. In the U.S., approximately 30%, 23%, 6%, 7%, and 34% of the PGME produced is used for surface coatings, cleaners, inks, adhesives/electronics, and propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PMA) production, respectively (Appendix A).