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PM Solvent (Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether)

Applications

  • Architectural coatings
  • Auto OEM
  • Auto refinish
  • Automotive
  • Commerical printing inks
  • General industrial coatings
  • Graphic arts
  • Janitorial & household cleaners
  • Marine
  • Paints & coatings
  • Protective coatings
  • Wood coatings

Key attributes

  • Excellent solvent activity
  • Good coupling efficiency
  • High dilution ratio
  • Inert - Food use with limitations
  • Inert - Nonfood use
  • Medium evaporation rate
  • Miscible with water and most organic liquids
  • Non-HAP
  • Non-SARA
  • Readily biodegradable

Product description

<p>Eastman™ PM Solvent (Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether), a medium-boiling glycol ether, is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy, phenolic, acrylic, and alkyd resins. It is used in a variety of coating, printing ink, and cleaning applications.</p> <p>The chemical substances for this product are listed as Inert Ingredients Permitted for Use in Nonfood Use Pesticide Products, and in Food Use Pesticide Products with limitations, under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). For details on specific permissions, <a href="https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act" target=_blank>click here</a>.</p>

Product availability

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If applicable, authorized distributors are in the regions listed below, with more details provided in the “Authorized distributors” section.

  • Latin America

  • North America

Authorized distributors

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