Proglyde DMM Glycol Diether is unique among propylene oxide-based solvents in that it is aprotic (no hydroxyl functionality). As a result, it is relatively inert and can be used in protonsensitive systems such as water-based polyurethane coatings. Proglyde DMM Glycol Diether can also be used as an azeotroping solvent for esterification reactions. And with its excellent stability, solvency, and coupling performance, Proglyde DMM Glycol Diether provides excellent compatibility with a wide range of agricultural formulations and cleaning products.
| Chemical Name: | Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether |
| Chemical Family: | Propylene Glycol Ether |
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Other Names: |
• Dipropylene Glycol DME |
| CAS No: | 111109-77-4 |
| Chemical Formula: | CH3OCH2CH(CH3)OCH2CH(CH3)OCH3 (Major isomer) |
Features:
• Aproticity
• High solvency
• Coupling ability
• Coalescing ability
• Water removal
• Powerful diluent
• Thermal and chemical stability
• Low odor
• Moderate evaporation rate
• Low toxicity
Applications:
• Aprotic solvent for use in water-based polyurethane/isocyanate coating systems.
• Active solvency for solvent-based coatings.
• Water removal agent useful in esterification reactions for the production of exceptionally clear resins.
• Powerful paint-stripping formulation when used in combination with small amounts of protic solvent.
• Aproticity, strong solvency, and coupling performance provide for compatibility with a wide range of agricultural formulations.
• Effective for printed circuit board cleaners developed to reduce CFC emissions.
• Stability over a wide pH range allows for use in strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners.
