¡@		ARCOSOLV® DPM Solvent
Description		ARCOSOLV DPM is a colorless, liquid with low toxicity having a mild, pleasant odor. It is
		completely water soluble, miscible with a number of organic solvents and has good solvency
		for a number of substances.
Product		Chemical Name                                          Methoxy Propoxy Propanol
Identification		Chemical Family                                         Propylene Glycol Ether
		Other Names                                               DPG Methyl Ether
		Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
		Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether
		Chemical Formula ¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K C7H16O3
Product		Property				Specifications		¡@
Specifications		Acidity, wt. % as Acetic acid, max.				0.01
		Water, Wt. %, max.				0.15		¡@
		Color, APHA, max.				10
		GC Purity,Wt. %, min.			¡@	99.0		¡@
		Appearance				Clear
Typical		Density (pounds per gallon at 25¢XC)				7.9
Properties		Distillation @ 760mm Hg          IBP, min				180¢XC
		DP, max				190¢XC
		Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 100)				2
		Flash Point (Tag Closed Cup) C(¢XF)				75(176)
		Solubility by weight in water at 20¢XC				Complete
		Solubility Parameter (Total Hansen)				10.0
		Specific Gravity @25/25¢XC 0.949-0.960				0.949-0.960
		Surface Tension (Dynes/cm) @ 25¢XC (77¢XF)				28
		Refractive Index @ 25¢X (77¢XF)				1.422
		Viscosity (centistokes) @ 25¢X (77¢X)				3.6
		Vapor Pressure @ 25¢XC (mm Hg)				0.2
Applications		Coatings: ARCOSOLV DPM provides good solvency for a wide variety of resins
		including acrylic, epoxies, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose and polyurethanes.
		ARCOSOLV DPM has a relatively low vapor pressure (volatility) and evaporates at a
		slow rate. Key properties for coating applications include complete water miscibility
		and good coupling ability.
		Cleaners: Surface tension reduction and slow evaporation are some of the benefits of
		using ARCOSOLV DPM in cleaning formulations.
		DPM has a low odor and slow evaporation rate. It is a good choice for wax strippers
		and floor cleaners which are spread over a large area. When used in an enclosed
		area, a floor cleaner containing a fast-evaporating solvent might produce an
		undesirable amount of solvent vapor.  ARCOSOLV DPM provides good solvency for
		polar and non-polar materials.
		Other Applications: The properties listed in the previous section also support the use
		of ARCOSOLV DPM in agricultural, cosmetic, electronic, ink, textile and adhesive
		products.
Storage		General industry practice is to store ARCOSOLV DPM in carbon steel vessels. Avoid
		contact with air when storing for long periods of time.
		Store only in tightly closed, properly vented containers away from heat, sparks, open
		flame or strong oxidizing agents. Use only non-sparking tools. Ground containers
		before beginning transfer. Electrical equipment should conform to national electric
		code.
		Handle empty containers carefully. Combustible e residue remains after emptying.
		Store in properly lined steel or stainless steel to avoid slight discoloration from mild steel.
		Glycol ethersshould never be stored or handled in copper or copper alloys. This product
		may absorb water if exposed to air. However, it is not subject to the reporting level
		established by SARA Title 111, section 313 and 40CFR372.
Safety and		General industry practice is to store ARCOSOLV DPM in carbon steel vessels. Avoid
Handling		contact with air when storing for long periods of time.
		Undue exposure or spillage should be strictly avoided as a matter of good practice.
		Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for ARCOSOLV DPM for more specific
		information.
		Hazard ratings are summarized as follows:
				NPCA HMIS		NFPA
		Health		1		0
		Flammability		2		2
		Reactivity		0		0
		Personal Protection		B*
		*Personal protection recommendation should be made with consideration of specific
		work place conditions. The health hazard rating is based on eye irritation potential.
Toxicological		ARCOSOLV DPM has a low degree of acute toxicity and is a slight eye irritant. OSHA
Evaluation		has established a 100 ppm TWA for inhalation with a notation that DPM may be
		absorbed through the skin. No skin absorption hazard has been found.
Regulatory		Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for more specific information.
Status
		ARCOSOLV DPM and all propylene glycol ethers are not included under the category
		glycol ethers as defined in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
		ARCOSOLV DPM is not subject to the reporting requirement of CERCLA or the
		reporting requirements established by SARA Title 111, section 313 and 40CFR372.
		ARCOSOLV DPM is on the U.S. TSCA inventory and the EEC's EINECS, Canadian
		DSL, Australian, and Japanese chemical inventories.
Material		Stainless steel is recommended for valves, pumps and filters. Teflon® is suitable for
Compatibility		gaskets. Buna N, butylene polymers and Neoprene are known to swell in contact with
Guidelines		ARCOSOLV DPM.
		Information from material suppliers and specific conditions of contact should be
		considered in the selection of suitable materials.