Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, also known as propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, abbreviated as PMA, is a colorless and hygroscopic liquid with a distinctive odor, falling under the category of multi-functional non-hazardous solvents. As a high-performance, low-toxicity industrial solvent, it combines high solubility, excellent environmental friendliness, good thermal stability, and minimal viscosity changes, making it widely applicable in various fields such as coatings, inks, resins, chemical products, and plastics.

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Below are specific application scenarios of propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA):

• In the coating industry, PMA serves as a diluent and leveling agent, significantly enhancing the coatability, flowability, and adhesion of coatings, thereby facilitating easier application and better performance. Almost all types of fiber and resin varnishes, as well as latex paints, choose PMA as their solvent. In high-end paints such as automobile paints, television paints, refrigerator paints, and aircraft paints, PMA is an indispensable component.

• In the plastic field, PMA acts as a plasticizer, effectively enhancing the flexibility, ductility, and strength of plastics, thereby expanding their application range and enabling them to better adapt to various complex environments and usage scenarios.

• PMA can also serve as a solvent for inks, textile dyes, and textile oils. Additionally, in the production process of liquid crystal displays, it is used as a cleaning agent, playing a crucial role.

• In the field of photoresist production, PMA is an irreplaceable component as a TFT-LCD photoresist diluent, photoresist remover, stripper, IC cleaning agent, photoresist buffer remover, etching agent preparation, and other special-specification chemical products.

• In the leather industry, PMA, as a tanning agent solvent, can significantly improve the softness and glossiness of leather, making leather products more aesthetically pleasing and durable.

• In the field of chemical products, PMA can be used as a solvent for synthetic resins, cellulose ethers, polyurethanes, and other products, helping to enhance their transparency, flexibility, and durability, thereby improving their overall performance and value for use.