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Arcosolv PM Acetate
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
108-65-6
ARCOSOLV PMA is a colorless, combustible liquid with low toxicity.
It has a characteristic ester odor and is soluble in water to the extent of 18% at 20'C.
It has excellent solvency for a variety of substances including acrylic, nitrocellulose and urethane coating resins.
ARCOSOLV PMA is a substitute for ethylene glycol (E-series) ether acetates, particularly EEA and EMA.
Molecular Weight: 132.2
Autoignition temperature ('F): 522
Density (pounds per gallon at 25'C): 8.0
Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 100): 34
Flammability Limits (Lower/Upper Vol. %): 1.5/10
Flash Point (Tag Closed Cup) 'C ('F): 47(116)
Solubility by weight in water @ 20'C: 18
Solubility by weight of water in @ 20'C: 6
Solubility Parameter (Total Hansen): 9.2
Surface Tension (Dynes/cm) @ 25'C (77'F): 27
Refractive Index @ 25'C (77'F): 1.40
Viscosity (centistokes) @25'C (77'F): 1.1
Vapor Pressure @ 25'C (mm Hg): 3.8
Industrial field paint & coating
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