Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
Description
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (CAS 20324-32-7 ), commonly abbreviated as DPM, is a slow-evaporating glycol ether solvent used across coatings, cleaning, and electronics manufacturing. Its controlled evaporation rate and strong solvency make it a preferred carrier in formulations where film formation and surface wetting are critical to end-product performance. In architectural and industrial coatings, DPM improves flow and leveling in waterborne and solvent-based systems, reducing surface defects in applied films during the drying process. Electronics manufacturers use it as a precision cleaning agent and flux carrier, where residue-free evaporation is essential for maintaining circuit board integrity and performance. In printing inks and packaging adhesives, it functions as a coalescing solvent that extends open time and improves substrate adhesion for high-quality finishes and bonding. Formulators of sealants and adhesives incorporate it as a reactive diluent carrier to control viscosity during application, ensuring consistent results across various industrial environments. The material is supplied as a clear liquid in drums, IBCs, and bulk tanker quantities. It is available in technical grade for industrial solvent applications and higher-purity grades. The commercial product is typically a mixture of isomers, and suppliers may specify isomer composition where specific purity requirements demand it for specialty coatings end uses. Contact us for supply of Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether Request Quote
Other Names (Synonyms)
1-(2-methoxy-1-methyl-ethoxy)propan-2-ol | 1-(2-Methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol | 1-(1-methoxypropan-2-yloxy)propan-2-ol
Key Technical Features
- High Purity Grade standard
- Consistent Batch Quality
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