1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate is used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners and coatings. It is also used as a solvent for degreasing circuit boards and in food contact applications. Further, it is used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry.
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Applications
1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate is used as a solvent for paints, inks, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners and coatings. It is also used as a solvent for degreasing circuit boards and in food contact applications. Further, it is used in photoresist formulations in the semiconductor industry.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents, acids and alkalis.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Charlton, M. R.; Dylla, A. G.; Stevenson, K. J. Direct Evidence of a Chemical Conversion Mechanism of Atomic-Layer-Deposited TiO2 Anodes During Lithiation Using LiPF6 Salt. J. Phys. Chem. 2015, 119 (51), 28285-28291.