Also known as: PGMEA, PMA, 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate (Shell designation)
CAS 108-65-6C6H12O3Enquire for availability
Methyl Proxitol Acetate is the Shell designation for propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
108-65-6
Formula
C6H12O3
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
190 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 Acetate is the Shell designation for propylene glycol methyl ether acetate. 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 108-65-6 and the molecular formula is C6H12O3.
Applications of Methyl Proxitol Acetate
Common uses in production:
Photoresist and electronic chemical formulation
Automotive and industrial coating solvent
Printing ink and varnish systems
Equipment cleaning in coating plants
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 190 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 Acetate
CAS No.
108-65-6
Formula
C6H12O3
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Boiling point
146 °C
Flash point
42 °C
Equivalent to
PGMEA / Dowanol PMA
Packing
190 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.
Photoresist and electronic chemical formulation
Automotive and industrial coating solvent
Printing ink and varnish systems
Equipment cleaning in coating plants
What packing is Methyl Proxitol Acetate supplied in?
Methyl Proxitol Acetate is supplied in 190 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 Acetate 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 Acetate 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.
