Ethoxy Propanol 99.7%
Price range: R1,399.00 through R16,988.00 incl Vat
Isobutyl Acetate
Price range: R1,399.00 through R16,455.00 incl Vat
Methoxy Propyl Acetate
Price range: R1,399.00 through R17,856.00 incl Vat
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| Size | 25L, 210L |
Description
Methoxy Propyl Acetate
Methoxy Propyl Acetate (also known as PMA or PGMEA) is a clear, medium-volatility organic solvent with a mild, sweet ether-like odour.
It possesses both polar and non-polar characteristics, making it an effective and versatile solvent across multiple industrial and technical sectors.
Methoxy Propyl Acetate
Detailed uses of Methoxy Propyl Acetate include:
1. Coatings, Paints, and Varnishes
- Polyisocyanate Compatibility: It is widely used as a solvent and flow improver in solvent-based coatings and polyurethane (PU) systems, particularly those containing polyisocyanates, because it lacks active hydrogen (OH) reactivity.
- Coalescent Agent: It acts as a coalescent in film-forming latex and resin-based coatings, helping control evaporation rates and leveling.
- Alternative Solvent: It serves as a safer, lower-toxicity replacement for older glycol ether acetates like ethoxyethyl acetate.
2. Inks and Printing
- Printing Inks: Utilized in silk screen printing inks, flexographic, and rotogravure formulations.
- Specialty Pastes: Used in ball-point pen pastes and various dye or pigment solutions.
3. Electronics and Manufacturing
- Cleaning Agent: Employed as a precision cleaning solvent in the electronics industry.
- Photoresists: Frequently utilized in semiconductor and microelectronics processing as a solvent for photoresist materials.
4. Foundries
- Core Sand Binders: Used as a binder component or carrier for core sands in metal foundry processes.
5. Dyes, Textiles, and Woodworking
- Wood Stains and Polishes: Functions as a carrier and solvent for dyes in furniture polishes and wood finishes.
- Coloring Processes: Utilized in solution-dyeing and coloring applications for leather and textiles.
6. Agriculture and Other Industries
- Pesticides: Acts as an inert solvent or carrier ingredient in non-food agricultural and pesticide formulations.
- Resin and Extraction Processes: Used during the production of synthetic resins and specialized extraction procedures
Methoxy Propyl Acetate
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Lead Time
- Standard Lead time: 3 - 4 working days.
- Imports: 4 - 6 Weeks
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