Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, is abbreviated as PMA. It appears as a colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a distinctive odor and belongs to the category of multi-functional, non-hazardous solvents. As an outstanding low-toxicity, high-performance industrial solvent, it combines high solubility, excellent environmental friendliness, good thermal stability, and minimal viscosity variation. Therefore, it is widely used in various fields such as coatings, inks, resins, chemical products, and plastics.
The following are the specific application scenarios of Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate (PMA):
In the coatings industry, PMA, as a thinner and leveling agent, can significantly enhance the coating property, fluidity and adhesion of coatings, making the coating process more convenient and the application effect better. Almost all types of fiber and resin varnishes, latexes choose PMA as their solvent. In high-end paints such as car paint, TV paint, refrigerator paint and aircraft paint, PMA is an indispensable important component.
In the field of plastics, PMA, as a plasticizer, can effectively enhance the flexibility, ductility and strength of plastics, thereby expanding their application range and enabling plastic materials to better adapt to various complex environments and usage scenarios.
PMA can also serve as a solvent for ink, textile dyes and textile sizing agents. Meanwhile, in the production process of liquid crystal displays, it is also used as a cleaning agent and plays a crucial role.
In the field of photoresist production, PMA serves as a key component in TFT-LCD photoresist diluents, photoresist removers, strippers, IC cleaning agents, photoresist buffer solutions, etching processes, and other special specification chemical products, and its position is irreplaceable.
In the leather industry, PMA, as a tanning agent solvent, can significantly enhance the softness and luster of leather, making leather products more aesthetically pleasing and durable.
In the field of chemical products, PMA can be used as a solvent for synthetic resins, cellulose ethers, polyurethanes and other products, which helps to enhance the transparency, flexibility and durability of these products, thereby improving their overall performance and application value.
