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Dow PMA Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate DOWANOL

Dow PMA Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate DOWANOL™ is a high-purity, low-odor solvent from Dow’s DOWANOL™ glycol ether acetate series. It offers excellent solvency for resins and coatings, fast evaporation, low toxicity, and strong compatibility with water and organic solvents—ideal for industrial cleaning, inks, and electronic applications.
  • dow pma propylene glycol methyl ether acetate dowanol_99335b37
  • dow pma propylene glycol methyl ether acetate dowanol_99335b37

Features Of Dow PMA Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate DOWANOL

  1. Low volatility with favorable evaporation rate for balanced drying in coating systems.

  2. Excellent solvency for acrylic, epoxy, and alkyd resins while maintaining low odor.

  3. High water miscibility enabling formulation flexibility in water-reducible systems.

  4. Low surface tension for improved substrate wetting and flow/leveling performance.

  5. Readily biodegradable and listed on the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Standardized List.

Typical Applications Of Dow PMA Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate DOWANOL

  1. Architectural and industrial waterborne coatings (e.g., interior/exterior paints).

  2. Automotive refinish clearcoats and basecoats requiring low-VOC solvency.

  3. Ink formulations for flexographic and gravure printing on flexible packaging.

  4. Electronics cleaning agents and flux removers where residue-free drying is critical.

Specifications Of Dow PMA Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate DOWANOL

Chemical TypePropylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA)
Product FormClear, colorless liquid
AppearanceTransparent, free of suspended matter
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, inks, cleaners, electronics processing
Key FeaturesLow VOC, high solvency, low odor, water-miscible
BenefitsImproved film formation, reduced HAPs content, enhanced worker safety
Flash Point (Tag Closed Cup)60 °C (140 °F)
Density at 20 °C0.915–0.925 g/cm³


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