Also known as: PGME, PM, 1-methoxy-2-propanol (Shell designation)
CAS 107-98-2C4H10O2Enquire for availability
Methyl Proxitol is the Shell trade designation for propylene glycol methyl ether, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
107-98-2
Formula
C4H10O2
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our glycols & derivatives range, Methyl Proxitol is the Shell trade designation for propylene glycol methyl ether. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid, in technical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 107-98-2 and the molecular formula is C4H10O2.
Applications of Methyl Proxitol
Across the region we supply Methyl Proxitol into:
Solvent in water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
Electronic and precision cleaning formulations
Printing ink and screen-wash blends
Industrial cleaner concentrates
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Methyl Proxitol
CAS No.
107-98-2
Formula
C4H10O2
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Boiling point
120 °C
Flash point
32 °C
Equivalent to
PGME / Dowanol PM
Packing
180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Storage
Cool, ventilated flammable store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Solvent in water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
Electronic and precision cleaning formulations
Printing ink and screen-wash blends
Industrial cleaner concentrates
What packing is Methyl Proxitol supplied in?
Methyl Proxitol is supplied in 180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Methyl Proxitol do you stock?
We supply technical grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Methyl Proxitol outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
